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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

CW99UD

Northwich Witton

CW95RP

Station Road

CW95HW

Leicester Street

CW95PA

Chester Way

CW95NW

Witton Street

CW95EB

Witton Street

CW95RN

Greenall Road

CW95DP

Tabley Street

CW97XH

Pullman Drive

CW95AT

Witton Walk

CW95PW

Carlton Road

CW95QE

Priory Street

CW95FT

Crown Street

CW95BA

Market Way

CW97NF

Renshaw Street

CW97XQ

Woodier Close

CW99TR

Meadow Street

CW95BF

Meadow Street

CW95BJ

High Street

CW99RU

Meadow Street

CW95RH

Kingsway

CW95RF

Meadow Street

CW99NA

Meadow Street

CW97BL

Hargreaves Road

CW97NP

Stanley Grove

CW95PU

Danefield Road

CW95PT

King George Avenue

CW95PQ

Westfield Road

CW95NT

Church Road

CW97DE

James Street

CW95QF

School Way

CW95FY

Watling Street

CW95GF

Northwich Witton

CW95EA

Witton Street

CW95QU

Witton Street

CW97AW

Northwich Witton

CW97BX

Verdin Street

CW95EH

Albion Road

CW97AA

Slade Street

CW99PW

Meadow Street

CW95NF

New Warrington Road

CW95GD

Sandiford Square

CW95LY

Manchester Road

CW95BU

Bull Ring

CW95UT

Neumann Street

CW95BB

Apple Market Street

CW95AU

High Street

CW95BL

High Street

CW95DD

High Street

CW97NE

Manchester Road

CW97AU

Marple Road

CW95LZ

Elm Street

CW95LL

Ash Street

CW95AX

Crown Street

CW97TU

Denton Drive

CW95LN

Albion Road

CW97BZ

Middlewich Road

CW97AH

Royle Street

CW95RQ

Victoria Road

CW97ED

Bowden Drive

CW95LA

Leicester Street

CW99UF

Meadow Street

CW99BS

Meadow Street

CW97AZ

Malpas Road

CW97NN

Manchester Road

CW99PS

Meadow Street

CW99WX

Northwich Witton

CW95JF

Chester Way

CW95DZ

Northwich Witton

CW95QB

Whalley Road

CW97AP

Middlewich Road

CW95LW

Brook Street

CW97DL

Richard Street

CW97NA

Manchester Road

CW95NA

Wade Street

CW97AG

Salkeld Street

CW99TE

Meadow Street

CW81WB

Meadow Street

CW95QX

Forest Place

CW95RS

Princes Avenue

CW95RJ

Princes Avenue

CW97DG

Liverpool Street

CW95BH

Meadow Street

CW95QY

Forest Place

CW97DB

Middlewich Road

CW97LU

Denton Drive

CW95QN

Tealby Close

CW97DQ

Edward Street

CW95BD

Market Street

CW99AZ

Meadow Street

CW97DA

Middlewich Road

CW95DY

Witton Street

CW95AY

Northwich Witton

CW97AX

Arley Road

CW95LG

Leicester Street

CW95LU

Hadfield Street

CW95AG

Witton Street

CW95LQ

Tabley Street

CW95LX

Bartons Place

CW97BD

Grantham Close

Data Sources

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