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Nantwich North and West

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About

The Nantwich North and West ward encompasses a significant portion of the historic market town's residential and rural outskirts. It includes areas such as Stapeley, stretching towards the Shropshire Union Canal, and the western neighbourhoods bordering the A51. The ward contains a mix of housing developments, local schools, and community facilities, serving as a primary residential zone for the town. The landscape transitions from urban settlement to open Cheshire farmland on its western edges.

A defining characteristic is the ward's relationship with the town's saline heritage, containing the original brine springs that led to Nantwich's historical salt-making industry. The area includes sections of the town's common land and is traversed by the Shropshire Union Canal, which provides a linear recreational route. The ward's composition reflects the expansion of the town while retaining clear connections to its agricultural and industrial past.

Area overview

On average Nantwich North and West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nantwich North and West is £44,485 per year. There are 4 schools in Nantwich North and West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Nantwich North and West is home to around 8,616 people, with a population density of about 2,490.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nantwich North and West Population
8,616
Population density
2,490.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.89(+26%)
Public order
10.21(+1%)
Shoplifting
9.29(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,086
93.85%
Other White
219
2.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.53%
Irish
42
0.49%
Indian
31
0.36%
Total population: 8,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,464
33.13%
No qualifications
1,474
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,175
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
946
12.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
719
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,648
38.72%
Owns with a mortgage
984
23.12%
Other social rented
688
16.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
667
15.67%
Social rents from council
163
3.83%
Total households: 4,256

Property prices in Nantwich North and West

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £320K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Nantwich North and West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nantwich North and West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£403,000£355
Semi-Detached41£290,000£298
Terraced47£225,000£267
Flats27£126,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nantwich North and West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,000£108,750£181,750£182,500
2017£267,500£108,000£193,000£158,500
2018£280,000£122,375£205,000£158,000
2019£356,500£109,750£190,000£163,500
2020£295,250£112,750£214,625£180,000
2021£344,000£115,000£225,000£180,000
2022£370,000£125,000£254,000£183,000
2023£352,500£118,500£258,000£210,000
2024£350,500£122,500£270,000£190,000
2025£390,625£133,000£270,000£225,000
2026£419,000£125,000£285,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£180£193£201
2017£229£196£219£186
2018£240£201£203£196
2019£244£193£209£202
2020£260£179£215£218
2021£267£194£244£211
2022£319£208£262£228
2023£326£195£296£248
2024£308£201£291£242
2025£353£210£286£262
2026£318£210£354£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nantwich North and West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Nantwich North and West

Is Nantwich North and West safe?

Nantwich North and West records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Nantwich North and West?

The median sale price in Nantwich North and West is £245,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Nantwich North and West?

Nantwich North and West has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Nantwich North and West?

Nantwich North and West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Nantwich North and West sits around rank 16,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Nantwich North and West?

The average household income in Nantwich North and West is around £44,485 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Nantwich North and West?

Nantwich North and West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Anna Burton (Labour Party) and Arthur Moran (Independent).

All postcodes in Nantwich North and West

CW56EX

Highfield Drive

CW56LY

Whitewell Close

CW55JN

Meeanee Drive

CW55UT

Byron Walk

CW55TS

Scaife Road

CW55JS

Lea Drive

CW56JY

Birchin Lane

CW55HJ

Wyche Avenue

CW56HA

Cumberland Avenue

CW56JU

Birchin Lane

CW56JZ

Birchin Lane

CW55HA

Welsh Row

CW55GP

St Annes Court

CW56LD

Birchin Close

CW55EY

Welsh Row

CW55PX

Gresty Buildings

CW56GD

Princes Court

CW56SA

Penlington Court

CW55HN

Daisy Bank

CW56JH

The Broadway

CW55HS

Millfields

CW55YB

Meadow Vale Close

CW55LR

Beam Street

CW55LL

Beam Street

CW56HR

Birchwood Drive

CW55JY

Gerard Drive

CW55PS

Bowyer Avenue

CW55DQ

Market Street

CW55DE

Churchyardside

CW55LP

Beam Street

CW56EY

Highfield Drive

CW55NL

Prince Edward Street

CW55NY

King Place

CW55HU

Copes Lane

CW55UN

Gibson Close

CW55LG

Thomas Row

CW55NP

Weaver Road

CW55PL

Barony Road

CW55HB

Welsh Row

CW55SX

Arnold Street

CW55WA

Davenport Avenue

CW55JJ

Queens Drive

CW55QQ

Barony Buildings

CW59DZ

Pepper Street

CW55DS

Kings Lane

CW55SG

South Crofts

CW55UR

Ernley Close

CW55LU

Malbank

CW55NS

Manor Road

CW55HL

Wyche Avenue

CW59FD

Nantwich North and West

CW55TQ

Barony Road

CW55JR

Gerard Drive

CW56JE

Woodland Avenue

CW56HE

Brereton Drive

CW59EY

Nantwich North and West

CW55UP

Monck Drive

CW55QW

Vauxhall Place

CW55PB

St Lawrence Court

CW56ET

Birchin Lane

CW56SB

Penlington Court

CW55BT

Canalside Close

CW55HH

Marsh Lane

CW56ES

Birchin Lane

CW56HG

Whitehouse Lane

CW55LZ

Beam Street

CW55EQ

Second Wood Street

CW55QG

Hurleston Buildings

CW55UJ

Copley Walk

CW55LQ

Lady Helen Walk

CW55AB

Pepper Street

CW55LN

Swine Market

CW55GJ

Williamson Drive

CW55AW

High Street

CW55NR

Prince Edward Street

CW55RD

Barony Court

CW55HR

Millfields

CW56HF

Brereton Drive

CW55GD

Carter Close

CW55EJ

Welsh Row

CW55AA

Pepper Street

CW55GH

Siddals Court

CW55QX

Barony Road

CW55AG

Nantwich North and West

CW55GF

Sutton Close

CW55AH

High Street

CW56JP

Hornby Drive

CW55LJ

Beam Street

CW59DX

Nantwich North and West

CW55QN

Claytons Row

CW56JJ

Mount Close

CW55GG

Taylor Drive

CW55QS

Barony Road

CW55LF

Yew Tree Drive

CW55UF

Mytton Drive

CW56LB

Bank Top Cottages

CW55PW

Heathside

CW55JA

Queens Drive

CW56JT

Birchin Lane

CW55GT

Barony Road

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.