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Middlewich West

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About

Middlewich West is a residential area located on the western side of the town of Middlewich. The district is characterised by a mix of housing estates, local schools, and community facilities. The Trent and Mersey Canal forms a distinct boundary to the north, with the A533 providing a main transport route through the area.

The local landscape is shaped by its industrial heritage, notably the legacy of salt extraction. Subsidence flashes, pools of water formed over collapsed brine workings, are a feature of the surrounding countryside. These areas provide pockets of wetland habitat amidst the developed surroundings.

Area overview

On average Middlewich West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middlewich West is £47,547 per year. There are 3 schools in Middlewich West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middlewich West is home to around 6,049 people, with a population density of about 2,725.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middlewich West Population
6,049
Population density
2,725.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.23(-11%)
Shoplifting
11.41(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-66%)
Public order
5.29(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,703
94.3%
Other White
148
2.45%
Irish
39
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.3%
Total population: 6,048

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,524
29.11%
Level 3 (A level)
951
18.16%
No qualifications
903
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
517
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,235
44.31%
Owns with a mortgage
860
30.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
11.52%
Other social rented
236
8.47%
Social rents from council
57
2.05%
Total households: 2,787

Property prices in Middlewich West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Middlewich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middlewich West 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 Middlewich West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£310,000
Flats6£142,500
Semi-Detached23£220,000
Terraced21£169,000

10 years median price trend in Middlewich West

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

Data Sources

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