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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
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
33.39(-10%)
Shoplifting
10.58(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-59%)
Public order
6.12(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-52%)
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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £295K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Middlewich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middlewich West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£320,000£268
Semi-Detached32£219,000£232
Terraced24£167,000£235
Flats1£149,950£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middlewich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middlewich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£102,000£156,250£102,000
2017£242,500£138,000£150,000£117,625
2018£239,225£140,000£150,000£127,000
2019£253,000£119,000£158,000£125,000
2020£242,500£93,450£157,250£120,250
2021£266,000£97,500£175,000£135,000
2022£285,000£152,500£200,000£132,500
2023£297,500£182,000£194,500£168,500
2024£302,000£147,500£185,000£135,000
2025£321,250£154,000£222,500£175,000
2026£268,500£149,950£194,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middlewich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middlewich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£175£169£140
2017£206£213£173£161
2018£210£183£166£177
2019£222£185£183£156
2020£236£133£187£173
2021£245£155£194£188
2022£263£223£227£180
2023£281£228£228£195
2024£285£212£216£195
2025£272£231£231£221
2026£250£199£228£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middlewich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middlewich West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.