Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · 27,848 sales recorded
Property Market Overview — Cheshire West and Chester has recorded nearly 28,000 sales over five years, with an average price of £300,377 and a median of £250,000. The market has grown 16.8% since 2021, with 2026 figures showing the strongest average prices to date at £330,082.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at £446,967, roughly 2.6 times the cost of flats at £171,347. Semi-detached properties (£254,899) sit in the middle, while terraced homes (£206,374) are more affordable, reflecting the varied housing stock across the region.
Price Trends Over Time — Prices have climbed steadily, rising from £288,596 in 2021 to £330,082 in 2026. Growth accelerated in 2024–2026 after relatively flat movement between 2022 and 2023, suggesting renewed momentum in recent years.
What Stands Out — There is significant price variation by location: Knutsford (£722,159) and Warrington (£650,874) are substantially pricier than Ellesmere Port (£218,096) and Winsford (£206,373), reflecting distinct local characters. Chester remains the market's largest hub with over 9,400 sales, anchoring activity across the county.
```| Town | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 9,496 | £321,326 |
| Northwich | 6,600 | £293,295 |
| Ellesmere Port | 4,519 | £218,096 |
| Winsford | 2,639 | £206,373 |
| Frodsham | 1,526 | £337,787 |
| Neston | 1,428 | £366,860 |
| Tarporley | 856 | £499,835 |
| Malpas | 483 | £408,855 |
| Knutsford | 94 | £722,159 |
| Warrington | 59 | £650,874 |
| Middlewich | 55 | £504,408 |
| Crewe | 30 | £799,533 |
| Runcorn | 28 | £332,812 |
| Whitchurch | 26 | £512,451 |
| Town | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe | £799,533 | 30 |
| Knutsford | £722,159 | 94 |
| Warrington | £650,874 | 59 |
| Whitchurch | £512,451 | 26 |
| Middlewich | £504,408 | 55 |
| Tarporley | £499,835 | 856 |
| Malpas | £408,855 | 483 |
| Neston | £366,860 | 1,428 |
| Frodsham | £337,787 | 1,526 |
| Runcorn | £332,812 | 28 |