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Rudheath West & Leftwich

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About

Rudheath West & Leftwich is a residential area situated north of Northwich town centre, primarily composed of housing estates and local amenities. The landscape is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern suburban homes, with several primary schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. The area is bordered by the River Weaver to the east, providing a distinct natural boundary and influencing the local geography.

A notable aspect is the presence of the Leftwich Viaduct, a significant local landmark that carries road traffic high above the valley. The area offers practical green spaces like playing fields and the proximity to the river and the Trent & Mersey Canal for local recreation. It functions as a settled residential district with straightforward connections to Northwich for broader services and employment.

Area overview

On average Rudheath West & Leftwich has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £45,025 per year. There are 3 schools in Rudheath West & Leftwich: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rudheath West & Leftwich is home to around 9,474 people, with a population density of about 3,593.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rudheath West & Leftwich Population
9,474
Population density
3,593.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.3(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.18(-60%)
Public order
5.81(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-54%)
Other theft
2.74(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,562
90.34%
Other White
440
4.64%
Other Asian
111
1.17%
Other
62
0.65%
Indian
52
0.55%
Total population: 9,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,810
23.58%
No qualifications
1,771
23.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,362
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,110
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,676

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,245
30.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,227
30.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
501
12.26%
Social rents from council
487
11.92%
Other social rented
461
11.29%
Total households: 4,085

Property prices in Rudheath West & Leftwich

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rudheath West & Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rudheath West & Leftwich 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 Rudheath West & Leftwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£177,500
Semi-Detached57£220,000
Flats1£82,500
Detached22£377,000

10 years median price trend in Rudheath West & Leftwich

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich.

All postcodes in Rudheath West & Leftwich

CW98EL

Dunham Road

CW98DB

Belgrave Road

CW97AB

Alan Street

CW95PF

Manora Road

CW98DY

Boardmans Place

CW98DL

Muirfield Close

CW98BZ

Cockington Close

CW98DA

Woodside Terrace

CW97AZ

Malpas Road

CW98DF

Cranmere Close

CW97ET

West Avenue

CW97JN

Gadbrook Road

CW97JH

East Avenue

CW97AN

Middlewich Road

CW97HQ

Porter Drive

CW97AJ

Royle Street

CW97LF

Griffiths Drive

CW97HJ

Greenway Drive

CW97AF

Siddall Street

CW97BA

Malpas Road

CW97EZ

Maitland-Wood Close

CW95PW

Carlton Road

CW95PU

Danefield Road

CW95PY

King George Avenue

CW95PX

Danefield Road

CW98ED

London Road

CW97EY

Brook Lane

CW97JY

Nicholas Avenue

CW97NZ

Aire Drive

CW97HW

Medlock Street

CW95QP

Alvingham Close

CW95PG

Carlton Road

CW98EQ

Woodpecker Drive

CW97BP

Middlewich Road

CW98BY

Tilstone Close

CW98RZ

Stone Croft

CW97NX

Dane Road

CW95RN

Greenall Road

CW97EW

Melchett Crescent

CW98DH

Old Hall Road

CW98BP

Adlington Drive

CW95RE

Victoria Road

CW98UA

Priory Avenue

CW98TD

Heysbrook Close

CW97BB

Braemar Avenue

CW95QR

Kelstern Close

CW98EN

Brooklands Drive

CW97EP

Melchett Crescent

CW97JD

Central Road

CW97NY

Lune Crescent

CW97HX

Valley View

CW97YP

Belmont Road

CW97HG

Shipbrook Road

CW97AD

Owen Street

CW98DE

Ellesmere Road

CW97AY

Malpas Road

CW97QZ

Beck Place

CW97GA

Marlowe Road

CW97BF

Arbour Close

CW98ER

Chatsworth Close

CW97AX

Arley Road

CW95PE

Vicarage Road

CW98DD

Richmond Drive

CW98BL

Redesmere Close

CW97JS

Wessex Drive

CW98DX

London Road

CW98EY

Granville Road

CW97AU

Marple Road

CW98BN

Kenmare Bank

CW97LA

Malam Drive

CW98NN

Waystead Close

CW98HE

Granville Road

CW97LG

Wright Avenue

CW97HF

Shipbrook Road

CW98DQ

Standford Drive

CW98BW

Meadow Grove

CW97GB

Shakespeare Close

CW97HZ

Ashbank

CW98EW

Dunster Close

CW98EU

Granville Road

CW97HT

Belmont Road

CW97EJ

Shipbrook Road

CW97LD

Nicholas Avenue

CW97JT

Laburnum Road

CW98DZ

London Road

CW97BS

Worthing Street

CW97AE

William Street

CW98BU

Old Hall Road

CW97BN

Middlewich Road

CW97AR

Parkfield Road

CW97BW

Magdala Place

CW95PR

Carlton Road

CW97AS

Mayfield Road

CW97JR

Gadbrook Road

CW97BE

Malpas Road

CW97LQ

Birtwistle Road

CW97LJ

Central Grove

CW98BQ

Clifton Drive

CW97AP

Middlewich Road

CW98DR

Lime Avenue

Data Sources

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