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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 57 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
57
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
34.94(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-56%)
Public order
5.59(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-59%)
Other theft
3.59(-46%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £222,325 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
Detached21£379,000
Semi-Detached65£225,000
Terraced32£160,000

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

CW97DN

Middlewich Road

CW97EJ

Shipbrook Road

CW97LW

Wardle Drive

CW98BH

Balmoral Avenue

CW98DA

Woodside Terrace

CW98XH

Harewood Close

CW97BW

Magdala Place

CW97AY

Malpas Road

CW98BQ

Clifton Drive

CW98DQ

Standford Drive

CW97HP

Agecroft Road

CW97JS

Wessex Drive

CW97NY

Lune Crescent

CW98BZ

Cockington Close

CW98DR

Lime Avenue

CW97HL

Greenway Drive

CW97RF

Ribble Avenue

CW98BU

Old Hall Road

CW97ET

West Avenue

CW97JB

Heathcote Gardens

CW98BP

Adlington Drive

CW95PT

King George Avenue

CW97GU

East Avenue

CW98ED

London Road

CW98ER

Chatsworth Close

CW95RQ

Victoria Road

CW98BT

Riverside

CW98EL

Dunham Road

CW97GF

Tennyson Close

CW97XQ

Woodier Close

CW98BB

Manley Close

CW98DL

Muirfield Close

CW95QR

Kelstern Close

CW97BF

Arbour Close

CW97DU

Middlewich Road

CW98XP

Chelford Drive

CW98XQ

King Edward Close

CW95PQ

Westfield Road

CW97AQ

Alan Street

CW97HT

Belmont Road

CW98DP

Greenlaw Close

CW97AA

Slade Street

CW97AJ

Royle Street

CW97JN

Gadbrook Road

CW95PB

Church Road

CW97AT

Cotebrook Road

CW98BY

Tilstone Close

CW97JX

Shurlach Road

CW97LA

Malam Drive

CW98BS

Old Hall Road

CW95PL

Dane Bank Road

CW97JF

North Drive

CW97JJ

Grange Road

CW97LJ

Central Grove

CW97JG

East Avenue

CW95PY

King George Avenue

CW98DY

Boardmans Place

CW98EE

London Road

CW98EU

Granville Road

CW95RH

Kingsway

CW97BN

Middlewich Road

CW97AB

Alan Street

CW97BB

Braemar Avenue

CW95PE

Vicarage Road

CW97JT

Laburnum Road

CW98EG

London Road

CW98EN

Brooklands Drive

CW98EY

Granville Road

CW95RL

Greenall Road

CW97AN

Middlewich Road

CW98NW

Houghton Close

CW97HF

Shipbrook Road

CW97HU

Rushton Close

CW98EP

Siddington Avenue

CW95PR

Carlton Road

CW97YS

Belmont Place

CW98EW

Dunster Close

CW98HD

London Road

CW95PS

King George Avenue

CW95QA

Dane Nurseries

CW97AZ

Malpas Road

CW97EP

Melchett Crescent

CW97LD

Nicholas Avenue

CW98WZ

Moor Park Way

CW97EY

Brook Lane

CW97AP

Middlewich Road

CW97JD

Central Road

CW98BL

Redesmere Close

CW97GA

Marlowe Road

CW97JE

East Avenue

CW98DD

Richmond Drive

CW98EQ

Woodpecker Drive

CW97JA

Porter Way

CW98BJ

Old Hall Road

CW98HQ

Braddon Close

CW97BG

Middlewich Road

CW97HX

Valley View

CW98HE

Granville Road

CW97BH

Malpas Road

CW97JH

East Avenue

Data Sources

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