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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 195 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
195
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
98.32(+165%)
Shoplifting
42.03(+636%)
Public order
34.4(+241%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.12(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.22(+81%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £525,000.

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
Detached4£381,998
Flats4£95,500
Semi-Detached30£259,995
Terraced37£135,000

10 years median price trend in Northwich Witton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.