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About

Frodsham ward encompasses the market town itself along with surrounding rural settlements like Kingsley and Manley. The area sits at the western base of the sandstone Frodsham Hill, a prominent ridge within the wider Mid Cheshire Ridge. The town centre retains a traditional high street layout, with local businesses and a weekly market. The ward includes large tracts of agricultural land and woodland, notably part of the Delamere Forest to the east, blending town and countryside.

A notable landmark is the Helsby Hill promontory, which offers extensive views across the Mersey Estuary. The area's geography is defined by the Ridge, which influences local footpaths and residential development patterns. The Manchester Ship Canal and the River Weaver form parts of the northern boundary. Transport links include the M56 motorway and a railway line, connecting the ward to regional centres like Chester and Liverpool.

Area overview

On average Frodsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frodsham is £53,964 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 9,316 people, with a population density of about 405.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frodsham Population
9,316
Population density
405.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.05(-27%)
Public order
10.2(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.37(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-46%)
Other theft
3.65(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,826
94.71%
Other White
161
1.73%
Irish
55
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
41
0.44%
Total population: 9,319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,267
41.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,188
15.21%
No qualifications
1,085
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,081
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,810

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,878
45.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,298
31.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
10.4%
Other social rented
274
6.57%
Social rents from council
162
3.88%
Total households: 4,172

Property prices in Frodsham

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 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
Terraced19£220,000
Detached54£400,500
Flats17£190,000
Semi-Detached31£295,000

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.