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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, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.7% 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 £49,470 per year. The median sale price in Northwich Witton is £160,000 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,625 and £224,750. There are 2 schools in Northwich Witton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
22.7%
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

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £188
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £136K – £225K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £375,000.

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 Witton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£309,995£259
Semi-Detached22£229,000£244
Terraced40£147,500£173
Flats5£98,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Witton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£86,000£136,500£101,500
2017£170,000£74,500£121,000£99,000
2018£160,000£71,500£140,000£103,000
2019£210,000£78,750£139,750£114,500
2020£187,500£90,000£160,000£110,000
2021£322,500£73,000£193,000£125,000
2022£180,000£110,000£192,250£132,750
2023£346,250£106,500£185,000£126,250
2024£223,500£98,000£190,000£139,000
2025£353,498£100,000£265,498£136,563
2026£235,000£86,500£217,000£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£140£133£115
2017£202£84£137£114
2018£105£138£151£123
2019£230£131£152£132
2020£187£168£164£122
2021£272£138£203£141
2022£273£197£226£161
2023£280£182£191£157
2024£232£169£224£176
2025£264£175£242£175
2026£347£144£231£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Witton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Northwich Witton ward.

Local councillors

Sam Naylor

Northwich Witton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Northwich Witton

CW97BE

Malpas Road

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

CW95FX

Brook 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