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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

CW100RS

Cedar Close

CW109AY

Civic Way

CW109DN

Lawrence Avenue East

CW109DR

Finney's Lane

CW109FA

Grange Lea

CW109HF

Malmesbury Close

CW109GP

Angus Grove

CW100BN

Barrington Drive

CW100FZ

Wallenge Road

CW100JL

Booth Lane

CW100NQ

Whitley Close

CW100PW

Longmoss Close

CW100SB

Davenham Way

CW100SF

Ashton Close

CW100TB

Coppice Drive

CW109FG

Middlewich West

CW109HG

Glastonbury Drive

CW109HP

Croxton Lane

CW109HR

Buckfast Way

CW109RA

Diploma Drive

CW109RD

Fossa Close

CW109RE

Flavian Close

CW100AX

Elm Road

CW100DJ

Chadwick Road

CW100EE

Booth Lane

CW100JE

Kinderton Street

CW100PJ

Old Gate Close

CW100PY

Buckley Close

CW109BA

Ashfield Street

CW109BT

Beech Street

CW109EL

Willow Court

CW109FZ

Bramble Close

CW109PY

East Road

CW109QN

Wheelock Street

CW100JR

Cledford Lane

CW100ND

Nantwich Road

CW100PN

Kerridge Close

CW100PX

Norbury Drive

CW100TE

Holmes Chapel Road

CW109AG

Dierdens Terrace

CW109BX

Civic Way

CW109EU

Chester Road

CW109EW

Lambourne Grove

CW100BE

Rolt Crescent

CW100DT

Chadwick Road

CW100ER

Sutton Lane

CW100NJ

Allgreave Close

CW109AE

Lawrence Avenue

CW109BG

Civic Way

CW109GF

Shorthorn Close

CW109LF

King Street

CW109PJ

Lewin Street

CW100NW

Bosley Close

CW100EF

Alexandra Road

CW100FU

Bradfield Close

CW100PE

Simonswood Close

CW100PP

Smallwood Close

CW100RP

Kingswood Crescent

CW100SN

Broxton Avenue

CW100SS

Aldington Drive

CW109DG

Lewin Street

CW109DW

Dean Street

CW100AU

Elm Road

CW100DE

George Vi Avenue

CW100DX

Moss Drive

CW100EL

Denbigh Crescent

CW100PS

Hilton Close

CW100RQ

Hankelow Close

CW109HQ

Mill Lane

CW109LZ

King Street

CW109QU

Gloucester Avenue

CW109GW

Booth Lane

CW109HA

Newton Bank

CW100AG

Ash Grove

CW100FY

Sproston Place

CW100PQ

Warren Close

CW109BE

King Edward Street

CW109BL

Queen Street

CW109EX

Newton Bank

CW109GN

Ayrshire Close

CW109RH

Canalside Way

CW100AE

Booth Lane

CW100AR

Queen's Drive

CW100BL

Long Lane

CW100HU

Dalton Way

CW100QZ

Holmes Chapel Road

CW100PB

Swanscoe Close

CW100TD

Telfer Court

CW100TL

Fernleigh Close

CW109HH

Buckfast Way

CW109QA

Croxton Lane

CW100BD

Blakelow Close

CW100BH

Rushton Drive

CW100EH

Long Lane

CW100EY

Cledford Crescent

CW100GN

Wimboldsley Avenue

CW100JG

Booth Lane

CW100LQ

Coalpit Lane

CW100PD

Bradley Close

CW100TA

Rowan Close

Data Sources

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