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Middlewich

England / North West / Cheshire East / Middlewich

About

Middlewich is a ward in Cheshire East, located in the heart of the Cheshire Plain. The area is known for its historic salt industry, which played a key role in its development. The town sits at the junction of three canals—the Trent & Mersey, Shropshire Union, and Wardle—making it a notable spot for boating and waterways. The local economy includes a mix of retail, manufacturing, and services, with industrial estates providing employment opportunities.

The ward features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and historic landmarks. Middlewich’s town centre has a range of shops, pubs, and community facilities. Nearby parks and walking trails along the canals offer recreational options. The area has good transport links, with the A533 and A54 roads connecting it to nearby towns like Northwich and Sandbach. Middlewich retains a strong sense of community, with events like the annual Folk and Boat Festival drawing visitors.

Area overview

On average Middlewich has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Middlewich is £45,051 per year. There are 5 schools in Middlewich: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middlewich Population
14,425
Population density
1,805.7 per km²

Demographics

British
13,551
93.93%
Other White
370
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.53%
Irish
70
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.3%
Total population: 14,426

Housing

Owns outright
2,345
37.38%
Owns with a mortgage
2,315
36.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
710
11.32%
Other social rented
560
8.93%
Social rents from council
164
2.61%
Total households: 6,273

Property prices in Middlewich

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in Middlewich area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £785,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached67£290,000
Flats11£135,000
Semi-Detached58£205,000
Terraced55£160,000

10 years price trend in Middlewich

All postcodes in Middlewich

CW109QW

Boreay Close

CW109RL

Wheelock Street

CW100AS

Jubilee Pastures

CW100EW

Manor Crescent

CW100GF

Pochin Way

CW100GL

Long Lane

CW100HL

Warmingham Lane

CW100NL

Allgreave Close

CW100PR

Long Lane

CW109AH

Wheelock Street

CW109DH

Manor Lane

CW109EZ

Beechfield Drive

CW109HW

East Road

CW109PH

Bembridge Court

CW109QX

Lion Court

CW109RB

Diploma Drive

CW100HX

Telford Way

CW100BA

Hayhurst Avenue

CW100BS

Longwood Close

CW100FW

Bradfield Close

CW100GT

Cledford Lane

CW100JH

Brooks Lane

CW100NS

Astle Close

CW100QG

Brooks Lane

CW109PG

Ventnor Close

CW109QG

Boreay Close

CW109DE

Park Road

CW109HB

Oddfellows Passage

CW100AZ

Walker Drive

CW100DP

Chadwick Road

CW100ET

Cross Lane

CW100GH

Cranage Place

CW100RE

Chadwick Road

CW100RT

Cedar Close

CW109PQ

Sandown Close

CW100BW

Cresanne Close

CW100QY

Occleston Place

CW109BH

Leadsmithy Street

CW109DP

Lawrence Avenue East

CW100GU

Prosperity Way

CW109AS

Lewin Street

CW109BD

Booth Lane

CW109GL

Chillingham Close

CW100QL

Princess Crescent

CW100AD

St Ann's Road

CW100DU

Chadwick Road

CW100EJ

Denbigh Crescent

CW100HB

Booth Lane

CW100SG

Bunbury Close

CW109AR

Civic Way

CW109DT

Lambourne Grove

CW109EQ

King's Crescent

CW109HE

Lion Court

CW109HN

East Road

CW109RF

Hadrian Way

CW100BX

Long Lane

CW100EP

Booth Lane

CW100HS

Aston Way

CW100HZ

Cledford Lane

CW100JF

Kinderton Street

CW100JS

Cledford Lane

CW100QJ

Cledford Lane

CW100QW

Clive Way

CW109BY

King Edward Street

CW109GG

Centurion Way

CW109HX

Welbeck Close

CW109QR

Spey Close

CW100BJ

Rolt Crescent

CW100BT

Dunmore Close

CW100DS

Dale Court

CW100GD

Dalton Way

CW100PT

Brynlow Drive

CW100QP

Hulme Square

CW100SA

Kestrel Close

CW109AX

Ashfield Street

CW109EB

King's Crescent

CW109QD

Lime Close

CW109QY

Herdwick Place

CW100GE

Holmes Chapel Road

CW100ES

Sutton Lane

CW100EZ

Cledford Crescent

CW100GW

Pochin Way

CW100PA

Blakelow Close

CW100PZ

Long Lane

CW100QF

Brooks Lane

CW100QH

Ashmore Close

CW100SH

Beeston Close

CW100SJ

Nightingale Close

CW100SP

Lister Close

CW109GS

Bramble Close

CW109BB

Newton Hall Mews

CW109HU

Buckfast Way

CW109GT

Devon Close

CW109PE

Bembridge Drive

CW109SA

Croxton Lane

CW109GU

Centurion Way

CW100BY

Fallon Court

CW100DG

Queen's Drive

CW100FX

Moston Close

CW100HR

Northwood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.