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Frodsham

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About

Frodsham sits at the northern edge of Cheshire West and Chester, bordering the Mersey estuary and the Runcorn gap. The town's layout climbs from the historic low-lying centre up the wooded slopes of Frodsham Hill, which is part of the sandstone Mid Cheshire Ridge. This elevated position provides long views across the surrounding Weaver Valley and the estuary's industrial landscape towards Liverpool.

The area's economy has traditionally been connected to the river, agriculture, and its position on the A56 route. The weekly market continues in the centre, near buildings like St. Laurence's Church. A large, distinctive sandstone obelisk, the Frodsham War Memorial, stands prominently on the lower hill. The local marshes and woodlands, including the Hillfort nature reserve, are significant for birdlife and walking trails.

Area overview

On average Frodsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frodsham is £53,897 per year. There are 4 schools in Frodsham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frodsham is home to around 9,179 people, with a population density of about 439.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frodsham Population
9,179
Population density
439.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.12(-41%)
Public order
9.37(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-60%)
Other theft
2.51(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,693
94.66%
Other White
158
1.72%
Irish
55
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
41
0.45%
Total population: 9,183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,226
41.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,068
13.9%
No qualifications
1,044
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,683

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,850
44.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,287
31.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
10.27%
Other social rented
273
6.63%
Social rents from council
159
3.86%
Total households: 4,117

Property prices in Frodsham

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Frodsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,336 up to £1,360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frodsham in the 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 Frodsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£295,000
Terraced19£220,000
Detached54£400,500
Flats13£150,000

10 years median price trend in Frodsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frodsham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.