Find postcode

Nantwich North and West

Interactive map displaying Nantwich North and West

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.

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.