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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.

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.