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Northwich Leftwich

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Northwich Leftwich Population

4,785

Population density

2,173.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,404

92.06%

Other White

202

4.22%

Other

0.59%

Other Asian

0.48%

Chinese

0.42%

Total population: 4,784

Economics

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

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

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Northwich Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Northwich Leftwich over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	23	£194,000	£117,500	£169,000	£230,000	£259,000
Detached	22	£370,771	£257,624	£320,195	£396,611	£683,250
Flats	21	£115,000	£65,000	£93,000	£122,500	£285,000
Semi-Detached	25	£192,000	£115,100	£170,000	£226,000	£470,200

10 years median price trend in Northwich Leftwich

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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