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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
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
41.2(+11%)
Shoplifting
10.79(+89%)
Public order
9.29(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-25%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £241,250 in Nantwich North and West area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nantwich North and West in the 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 Nantwich North and West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£404,250
Flats28£120,000
Semi-Detached42£262,500
Terraced52£221,250

10 years median price trend in Nantwich North and West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nantwich North and West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.