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About

Northwich Witton ward lies in the heart of the Cheshire West and Chester borough, centred on the historic market town of Northwich. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, shaped significantly by salt mining and chemical production. This legacy is visible in the local architecture and the very landscape, with areas affected by historical subsidence from brine extraction. The ward encompasses a mix of residential streets, local retail centres, and green community spaces along the River Weaver.

The Weaver's navigation is a key feature, with the town's history deeply connected to water transport for its salt trade. Modern Witton is a functional residential area, providing housing and essential services close to the town centre. Notable is the presence of the unique 'floating' church of St. Luke, built on a timber raft to counteract ground movement, a direct testament to the area's subsidence issues. Development continues, balancing this industrial past with contemporary needs.

Area overview

On average Northwich Witton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwich Witton is £49,460 per year. There are 2 schools in Northwich Witton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northwich Witton is home to around 5,116 people, with a population density of about 1,542.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northwich Witton Population
5,116
Population density
1,542.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.02(+152%)
Shoplifting
43.59(+654%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.82(+88%)
Public order
33.62(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.29(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,354
85.11%
Other White
331
6.47%
Other Asian
137
2.68%
Other
73
1.43%
Indian
43
0.84%
Total population: 5,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,029
24.55%
No qualifications
932
22.23%
Level 3 (A level)
730
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 4,192

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
629
26.93%
Owns outright
622
26.63%
Owns with a mortgage
616
26.37%
Other social rented
251
10.74%
Social rents from council
143
6.12%
Total households: 2,336

Property prices in Northwich Witton

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £384,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Witton in the 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 Witton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced41£140,000
Semi-Detached29£265,000
Flats5£96,000
Detached3£379,000

10 years median price trend in Northwich Witton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.

All postcodes in Northwich Witton

CW95PD

Church Road

CW95LR

Station Road

CW99FZ

Northwich Witton

CW97RE

Meadow Street

CW99WS

Northwich Witton

CW97FY

Manchester Road

CW97NQ

Victoria Street

CW97ZA

Hargreaves Road

CW97BT

Dean Street

CW95QR

Kelstern Close

CW97DD

James Street

CW99WQ

Meadow Street

CW99PR

Meadow Street

CW95BT

High Street Bull Ring

CW95EX

Watling Street

CW97NS

Bridge Street

CW95PY

King George Avenue

CW97DJ

Stanley Street

CW95WW

Meadow Street

CW95PR

Carlton Road

CW95PZ

Binney Road

CW97AQ

Alan Street

CW97BU

Middlewich Road

CW95DH

Meadow Street

CW95PB

Church Road

CW97FF

Manchester Road

CW95AS

Watling Street

CW97AY

Malpas Road

CW95GG

Manchester Road

CW95NU

Wesley Place

CW97NG

Boundary Street

CW95BX

Northwich Witton

CW99XH

Northwich Witton

CW97ND

Austin Street

CW95PJ

Dane Bank Road

CW97BN

Middlewich Road

CW95NP

Witton Street

CW97BF

Arbour Close

CW95LP

Witton Street

CW95AW

Northwich Witton

CW95AA

Meadow Street

CW95BS

Bull Ring

CW95NN

Northwich Witton

CW97LS

Manchester Road

CW97XJ

Denton Drive

CW97LZ

Ann Street

CW99QP

Meadow Street

CW97AE

William Street

CW95BY

High Street

CW81FT

Meadow Street

CW99WN

Meadow Street

CW95PN

Carlton Road

CW99WF

Meadow Street

CW99HA

Meadow Street

CW95NL

St Helens Road

CW95PE

Vicarage Road

CW95BZ

High Street

CW95WX

Meadow Street

CW97BP

Middlewich Road

CW95RT

Venables Road

CW95PS

King George Avenue

CW99HR

Meadow Street

CW99JJ

Meadow Street

CW99JH

Meadow Street

CW99BU

Meadow Street

CW95RW

Albert Place

CW95AQ

Sheath Street

CW99WW

Northwich Witton

CW95QP

Alvingham Close

CW97BG

Middlewich Road

CW95FP

Meadow Street

CW95QA

Dane Nurseries

CW95FU

Northwich Witton

CW99JX

Meadow Street

CW82RD

Meadow Street

CW97ZR

Griffiths Road

CW95QQ

Church Walk

CW97NW

Works Lane

CW95RG

Orchard Street

CW99PF

Meadow Street

CW95QG

Percy Street

CW99QD

Meadow Street

CW95UG

Meadow Street

CW97NB

Manchester Road

CW98TE

Meadow Street

CW95BE

High Street

CW97LY

Cranage Lane

CW97DF

Birkenhead Street

CW95RE

Victoria Road

CW99SS

Meadow Street

CW99XJ

Northwich Witton

CW95FZ

Elm Street

CW97NR

Bridge Street

CW97BJ

Malpas Road

CW95AB

Witton Street

CW99FS

Meadow Street

CW97TR

Hewitt Street

CW97TT

Kingfisher Court

CW97NJ

Princess Street

CW97BE

Malpas Road

Data Sources

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