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Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

About

Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is a ward in the north of the Warrington borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older village centres. It contains significant areas of green belt land and farmland, contributing to a more open, semi-rural character compared to the town centre. The ward is bordered by the M62 motorway to the north and the Glaze Brook to the south.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and sports facilities centred on Culcheth. A notable feature is the presence of the former Royal Ordnance Factory site at Risley, which has been redeveloped for business and technology use. Public footpaths and lanes connect the settlements, with Croft maintaining a distinct identity separate from the larger Culcheth and Glazebury villages.

Area overview

On average Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is £59,153 per year. There are 7 schools in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is home to around 11,788 people, with a population density of about 444.9 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft Population

11,788

Population density

444.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.48(-39%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.45(-65%)

Public order

4.41(-56%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.39(-62%)

Other theft

3.22(-51%)

North West average

Demographics

British

10,980

93.12%

Other White

191

1.62%

Irish

0.7%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.52%

Total population: 11,791

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,859

38.89%

Level 3 (A level)

1,553

15.65%

No qualifications

1,437

14.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,432

14.43%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

856

8.63%

Total 16+ residents: 9,924

Housing

Owns outright

2,155

46.75%

Owns with a mortgage

1,588

34.45%

Private landlord or letting agency

374

8.11%

Other social rented

210

4.56%

Social rents from council

190

4.12%

Total households: 4,610

Property prices in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,150,000.

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 Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	55	£538,000	£315,000	£400,000	£686,500	£962,500
Flats	9	£186,000	£114,000	£145,000	£210,000	£250,000
Semi-Detached	59	£289,950	£194,500	£250,000	£360,000	£500,500
Terraced	18	£266,250	£163,058	£199,375	£312,500	£402,250

10 years median price trend in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

All postcodes in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

WA34PS

Culcheth Hall Drive

WA35EP

Bent Lane

WA35NE

Queens Avenue

WA37BW

Sandy Lane

WA37HH

Oak Street

WA34LD

Chatsworth Avenue

WA34LX

Wigshaw Lane

WA37DT

Heath Lane

WA37EB

Sandy Brow Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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