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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 52 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

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

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)

0.53%

Irish

0.49%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

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 204 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Middlewich area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,250 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	76	£275,000	£214,000	£245,000	£337,000	£449,500
Flats	9	£135,000	£103,400	£120,000	£154,000	£155,000
Semi-Detached	64	£216,000	£148,200	£180,000	£235,000	£274,625
Terraced	55	£165,000	£105,000	£143,250	£180,000	£242,250

10 years median price trend in Middlewich

All postcodes in Middlewich

CW109BP

West Street

CW109FJ

Chester Road

CW109GX

Westminster Close

CW100AH

Hayhurst Avenue

CW100DD

George Vi Avenue

CW100NN

Chadwick Road

CW100PF

Bradley Close

CW100QU

Clive Way

CW100RW

Shilton Close

CW100SD

Falcon Close

CW100SW

Bunbury Close

CW109EH

Coriander Close

CW109ES

Shropshire Close

CW109FB

Middlewich West

CW109GH

Ayrshire Close

CW109NU

Holmes Chapel Road

CW100QX

Minshull Close

CW100AB

Hubert Drive

CW100AW

Elm Road

CW100EA

Chadwick Road

CW100GJ

Budworth Grove

CW100NE

Booth Lane

CW100RA

Aldington Drive

CW100SQ

Tarvin Close

CW109AB

Darlington Street

CW109EN

Laxton Way

CW109NQ

Lewin Street

CW109QE

Beechfield Drive

CW109GY

Fountains Close

CW100DH

Warmingham Lane

CW100JJ

Booth Lane

CW100RN

Shilton Close

CW109AL

Dierdens Terrace

CW109EY

Croxton Lane

CW109GQ

Guernsey Close

CW109HL

Newton Heath

CW109PT

Wheelock Street

CW109QP

Pennymoor Drive

CW109QT

Shetland Way

CW100DF

Coronation Road

CW100EG

Alexandra Road

CW100EX

Hutchins' Close

CW100QR

Vernon Close

CW100RB

Shelley Close

CW100RD

Byron Close

CW100SR

Blackwell Close

CW109DX

Kinderton Street

CW109GD

Angus Grove

CW109HJ

St Ann's Road

CW109QZ

Herdwick Place

CW100DR

George Vi Avenue

CW109QH

Yew Tree Close

CW100AF

Britannia Drive

CW100AJ

Kitfield Avenue

CW100AP

Oak Drive

CW100BP

Fallon Court

CW100DZ

Woodend Close

CW100GR

Midbrook Way

CW100NG

Weston Close

CW100QD

Middlewich East

CW100SE

Beeston Close

CW109ER

The Bull Ring

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail