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Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley

About

The Comberbach, Acton Bridge, and Whitley area is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The villages are surrounded by farmland and woodland, with a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes. Acton Bridge has a railway station providing links to Chester and Manchester, while Comberbach is known for its annual music festival, held at the Anderton Boat Lift.

Whitley is a smaller settlement with a historic church and a scattering of farms. The area offers walking routes along the canal and river, as well as access to local amenities in nearby Northwich. Housing ranges from traditional cottages to modern developments, catering to a mix of residents. The villages maintain a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with local pubs and village halls hosting events.

Area overview

On average Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley is £50,800 per year. There are 8 schools in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley Population

6,447

Population density

85.4 per km²

Demographics

British

6,201

96.17%

Other White

1.09%

Irish

0.79%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.36%

Other Asian

0.33%

Total population: 6,448

Housing

Owns outright

1,534

54.71%

Owns with a mortgage

895

31.92%

Private landlord or letting agency

158

5.63%

Other social rented

102

3.64%

Social rents from council

Total households: 2,804

Property prices in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £473,750 in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,083 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£584,500	£228,250	£486,875	£845,000	£1,420,045
Flats	1	£161,500	£161,500	£161,500	£161,500	£161,500
Semi-Detached	25	£352,000	£171,000	£292,500	£430,000	£754,000
Terraced	10	£322,500	£191,000	£263,750	£667,500	£744,500

10 years median price trend in Comberbach, Acton Bridge & Whitley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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