Wellfield Close Pickmere, Cheshire East
23 addresses across 1 postcode (WA16), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24102460.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 12, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lostock Gralam, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Middlewich Road Surgery, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £322,500 | £322,500 | £322,500 |
| 2017 | 2 | £231,250 | £207,500 | £255,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £119,500 | £114,000 | £125,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £149,975 | £144,950 | £155,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £104,500 | £102,000 | £107,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | 10 WA16 0LW | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2023 | 14 WA16 0LW | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2021 | 9 WA16 0LW | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2017 | 10 WA16 0LW | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 18 WA16 0LW | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 9 WA16 0LW | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 21 WA16 0LW | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2012 | 18 WA16 0LW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 20 WA16 0LW | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 20 WA16 0LW | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 9 WA16 0LW | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2002 | 17 WA16 0LW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2000 | 10 WA16 0LW | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | 21 WA16 0LW | Detached | £144,950 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 15 WA16 0LW | Detached | £107,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 14 WA16 0LW | Detached | £102,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 21 WA16 0LW | Detached | £83,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1983-1990 (6); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (29% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Homestead, Linnards Lane, Wincham, Northwich: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 39 m and 42 m above sea level (41 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA16 0LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Gralam 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Plumley 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Northwich 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion Pickmere | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Knutsford | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 13.9 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Middlewich Road Surgery | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Eastfield Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rudheath Dental Health Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Icc Victoria Infirmary | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Northwich Police Station | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Northwich Cheshire Av, Lostock Gralam Cashzone | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,020 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pickmeremoss Wood | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Pick Mere | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Leonard's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Pickmere Rough | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Mill Bottoms | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 23 |
5 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincham Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spink Lane (6); On or near Wellfield Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 14% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA16 0LW: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Crofters Close · Pickmere Lane · Merehaven Close · Thistle Close · Wayfarers Court · Pickmere Lane · Clover Drive
All the streets in WA16 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.