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Northwich Winnington & Castle

About

The Northwich Winnington & Castle ward is a distinct area north of the River Weaver and the town centre. It encompasses the residential neighbourhoods of Winnington and Castle, alongside significant industrial heritage and modern commercial sites. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing estates, former chemical works, and large-scale business parks. The Trent & Mersey Canal forms part of its eastern boundary, adding a linear waterway feature to the area.

A prominent landmark is the towering, disused Brunner Mond chimney, a relic of the area's salt and chemical production history. Large modern facilities, including the Lostock Works and the Winnington Urban Village development on former industrial land, illustrate ongoing change. The ward contains expansive green spaces like Carey Park and the woodland trails along the Winnington escarpment, providing recreational space amidst its industrial past and present.

Area overview

On average Northwich Winnington & Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwich Winnington & Castle is £47,678 per year. There are 1 schools in Northwich Winnington & Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northwich Winnington & Castle is home to around 9,226 people, with a population density of about 2,368.0 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Northwich Winnington & Castle Population

9,226

Population density

2,368 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.72(+1%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.21(-49%)

Public order

7.37(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.85(-35%)

Other theft

3.79(-43%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,461

91.68%

Other White

324

3.51%

Indian

0.55%

Other

0.55%

Chinese

0.53%

Total population: 9,229

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,529

34.42%

Level 3 (A level)

1,618

22.02%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,041

14.17%

No qualifications

882

12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

722

9.83%

Total 16+ residents: 7,347

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,778

43.74%

Owns outright

1,083

26.64%

Private landlord or letting agency

787

19.36%

Other social rented

212

5.22%

Social rents from council

2.24%

Total households: 4,065

Property prices in Northwich Winnington & Castle

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Northwich Winnington & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £445,000.

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 Winnington & Castle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	70	£253,750	£169,000	£226,875	£275,245	£352,200
Flats	25	£142,500	£70,960	£122,000	£150,000	£170,100
Detached	40	£353,998	£178,200	£297,500	£386,995	£422,995
Terraced	81	£176,000	£120,000	£142,000	£250,000	£300,000

10 years median price trend in Northwich Winnington & Castle

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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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Northwich Winnington & Castle

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