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About

Northwich Leftwich ward lies on the western side of the River Weaver, directly opposite the town centre. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It contains several local schools and playing fields, providing community facilities. The ward is bounded by the river and the Trent and Mersey Canal, which influence its layout and green spaces.

A notable feature is the presence of subsidence flashes, lakes formed by historical salt mining. These flashes, like those near Neumann's Flash, have become nature reserves. The area's history is tied to the chemical industry, with some older industrial buildings remaining. Transport links include road bridges crossing into Northwich and pedestrian access via the Town Bridge.

Area overview

On average Northwich Leftwich has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwich Leftwich is £52,395 per year. There are 2 schools in Northwich Leftwich: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northwich Leftwich is home to around 4,785 people, with a population density of about 2,173.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northwich Leftwich Population
4,785
Population density
2,173.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.13(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.41(+108%)
Shoplifting
33.86(+486%)
Public order
32.81(+224%)
Other theft
10.66(+62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,404
92.06%
Other White
202
4.22%
Other
28
0.59%
Other Asian
23
0.48%
Chinese
20
0.42%
Total population: 4,784

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,038
26.13%
No qualifications
877
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
691
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 3,973

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
729
31.99%
Owns with a mortgage
544
23.87%
Other social rented
352
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
15.23%
Social rents from council
237
10.4%
Total households: 2,279

Property prices in Northwich Leftwich

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £288K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Northwich Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwich Leftwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£365,000£283
Semi-Detached25£201,000£259
Terraced21£194,000£204
Flats21£109,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Leftwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£149,999£149,250£148,000
2017£232,500£91,000£135,000£125,000
2018£278,750£115,000£147,750£125,000
2019£244,000£109,000£157,000£152,498
2020£299,000£185,000£165,000£134,000
2021£289,995£107,500£169,000£165,750
2022£340,000£107,500£188,000£178,000
2023£317,995£119,600£195,000£159,000
2024£350,495£95,250£251,823£180,000
2025£363,998£113,500£192,000£192,000
2026£357,500£108,000£210,000£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£257£164£126
2017£215£152£159£126
2018£201£160£160£151
2019£204£160£177£169
2020£234£324£187£153
2021£279£157£213£169
2022£292£158£223£200
2023£303£164£216£207
2024£318£141£253£203
2025£305£174£232£200
2026£248£180£262£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Leftwich in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Northwich Leftwich

Is Northwich Leftwich safe?

Northwich Leftwich records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northwich Leftwich?

The median sale price in Northwich Leftwich is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northwich Leftwich?

Northwich Leftwich has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northwich Leftwich?

Northwich Leftwich scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northwich Leftwich sits around rank 15,449 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 Northwich Leftwich?

The average household income in Northwich Leftwich is around £52,395 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Northwich Leftwich?

Northwich Leftwich is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rachel Waterman (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Northwich Leftwich

CW98BD

Withington Close

CW98EA

Dobells Road

CW98EQ

Woodpecker Drive

CW98GZ

Grazier Road

CW98BS

Old Hall Road

CW98AX

Chapel Court

CW95HQ

London Road

CW98AU

The Beaver Centre

CW98DQ

Standford Drive

CW98ND

London Road

CW98EX

Christleton Avenue

CW98AJ

London Road

CW98SG

Betley Close

CW98DX

London Road

CW98SB

Bollington Avenue

CW98DY

Boardmans Place

CW98AA

London Road

CW95JB

Heber Walk

CW98RZ

Stone Croft

CW98ER

Chatsworth Close

CW98DR

Lime Avenue

CW98BU

Old Hall Road

CW98DT

Dobells Road

CW98BJ

Old Hall Road

CW98SA

Langley Road

CW98BB

Manley Close

CW98BN

Kenmare Bank

CW95JJ

Northwich Leftwich

CW98AW

Langley Road

CW95HU

Drillfield Road

CW95JN

Queen Street

CW98DB

Belgrave Road

CW95JQ

London Road

CW98DF

Cranmere Close

CW98BA

Halls Place

CW98DH

Old Hall Road

CW95HH

London Road

CW98AZ

Kingsley Drive

CW95HT

Drillfield Road

CW98GA

Artisan Way

CW98PY

Anderton Grange

CW98GY

Tanner Crescent

CW98JY

Rochester Lane

CW95JS

Naylor Court

CW98BQ

Clifton Drive

CW95HB

London Road

CW98AL

Brockhurst Way

CW95JA

Chester Way

CW98EU

Granville Road

CW98DS

Lime Avenue

CW95EY

Dane Street

CW95JD

Heber Walk

CW98AR

London Road

CW95HG

London Road

CW95UR

Waterbank Row

CW98BP

Adlington Drive

CW98BW

Meadow Grove

CW98AD

The Crescent

CW98JZ

Withington Close

CW98DA

Woodside Terrace

CW98DE

Ellesmere Road

CW98HF

Foundry Gardens

CW98BF

Pillar Gardens

CW98DG

Fairfield Road

CW98DN

Greenlaw Close

CW98DL

Muirfield Close

CW98DW

Old Hall Road

CW98ES

Gawsworth Close

CW98SF

Bunbury Close

CW98EW

Dunster Close

CW98EY

Granville Road

CW98LP

Collegiate Drive

CW98BE

Old Hall Road

CW98BH

Balmoral Avenue

CW98EN

Brooklands Drive

CW98SE

Audlem Drive

CW95HP

Water Street

CW98BG

Clifton Drive

CW98BT

Riverside

CW98GU

Garvey Close

CW98HD

London Road

CW98EG

London Road

CW98HA

London Road

CW95JL

Queen Street

CW98HE

Granville Road

CW98RU

Webbs Court

CW98AN

London Road

CW98SJ

Hollands Road

CW95HJ

Dock Road

CW98AB

London Road

CW98DP

Greenlaw Close

CW98BY

Tilstone Close

CW95HL

Weir Street

CW98SH

Brockhurst Mews

CW98ET

Granville Road

CW98AH

Dales Square

CW98EL

Dunham Road

CW95FQ

Chester Way

CW95HR

London Road

CW98HH

Officer Grove

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.