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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 average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£221,250
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £293K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (about £242 per square foot) in Rudheath West & Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,595 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£297
Semi-Detached55£215,000£233
Terraced30£182,500£200
Flats2£98,250£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rudheath West & Leftwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,500£81,000£137,000£104,000
2017£236,250£74,500£133,000£110,000
2018£320,000£60,000£140,000£113,575
2019£293,995£60,000£160,250£134,000
2020£321,995£146,750£167,750£121,000
2021£336,995£70,000£170,000£141,500
2022£330,000£81,000£205,000£145,250
2023£367,500£82,500£185,000£136,000
2024£315,000£92,000£215,000£145,000
2025£379,000£220,000£160,000
2026£350,000£98,250£207,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£120£150£116
2017£210£84£153£125
2018£220£151£158£139
2019£257£136£172£158
2020£255£216£185£129
2021£276£176£191£160
2022£292£161£227£171
2023£291£193£208£178
2024£301£114£226£160
2025£293£228£207
2026£302£192£243£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rudheath West & Leftwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rudheath West & Leftwich in the last year.

All postcodes in Rudheath West & Leftwich

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East Avenue

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.