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Northwich Witton

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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 22.5% 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

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £226K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £379,000.

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
Detached1£379,000£267
Semi-Detached22£276,498£232
Terraced40£145,000£183
Flats5£95,000£149

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£381,998£98,000£259,995£135,000
2026£75,000£210,000£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£269£173£237£168
2026£124£237£181
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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.