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Rudheath

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About

The Rudheath ward lies in the northern part of the Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority. It encompasses the communities of Rudheath itself and the neighbouring village of Lostock Gralam, situated between Northwich and Knutsford. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open agricultural land, with the Trent and Mersey Canal forming a notable linear feature through the landscape. This setting provides a blend of village life with convenient road links to larger towns.

A specific local landmark is the distinctive spire of St John the Evangelist's Church in Lostock Gralam, which rises above the surrounding flat Cheshire plain. The ward contains several small industrial estates and is bordered by major roads, including the A556, reflecting its role within the wider regional economy. The area maintains its own parish councils, which oversee local amenities and green spaces for residents.

Area overview

On average Rudheath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rudheath is £46,585 per year. There are 2 schools in Rudheath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rudheath is home to around 5,673 people, with a population density of about 1,997.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rudheath Population
5,673
Population density
1,997.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.59(+44%)
Shoplifting
11.28(+98%)
Other theft
8.11(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-58%)
Public order
7.58(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,241
92.32%
Other White
174
3.06%
Indian
59
1.04%
Other Asian
35
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.41%
Total population: 5,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,087
23.08%
No qualifications
967
20.54%
Level 3 (A level)
956
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
675
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,709

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
862
34.7%
Owns outright
822
33.09%
Social rents from council
246
9.9%
Other social rented
228
9.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
222
8.94%
Total households: 2,484

Property prices in Rudheath

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Rudheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rudheath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£312,500
Flats1£74,000
Semi-Detached46£224,825
Terraced14£160,500

10 years median price trend in Rudheath

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

All postcodes in Rudheath

CW97JW

Gadbrook Road

CW97EB

Broken Cross Place

CW97UG

Gadbrook Road

CW97HB

Shipbrook Road

CW97XT

Mulberry Close

CW97GW

Cottage Close

CW97LG

Wright Avenue

CW97LL

Rudheath Way

CW97EZ

Maitland-Wood Close

CW97EH

Sunningdale Close

CW97HJ

Greenway Drive

CW97HZ

Ashbank

CW97DY

Farm Road

CW97LE

Fletcher Grove

CW97BA

Malpas Road

CW97HQ

Porter Drive

CW97LB

Wright Avenue

CW97LH

Bennett Road

CW97RG

School Road

CW97RT

King Street

CW97HY

Agecroft Road

CW97HD

Shipbrook Road

CW97RN

School Road North

CW97QZ

Beck Place

CW97DZ

St Johns Close

CW97EU

Shipbrook Road

CW97JQ

South Drive

CW97LQ

Birtwistle Road

CW97RL

Pennys Lane

CW97US

Middlewich Road

CW97JZ

Roberts Drive

CW97DP

Middlewich Road

CW97RD

Wenning Drive

CW97JP

Gadbrook Road

CW97NZ

Aire Drive

CW97RR

Cookes Lane

CW97DS

Middlewich Road

CW97ES

West Avenue

CW97LP

Rudheath Way

CW97EQ

Lavender Drive

CW97NX

Dane Road

CW97TN

Gadbrook Business Centre

CW97UH

Elizabethan Way

CW97DH

St Andrews Close

CW97HA

Mather Drive

CW97HG

Shipbrook Road

CW97JU

Comboy Drive

CW97HN

Agecroft Road

CW97HS

Belmont Road

CW97HW

Medlock Street

CW97HH

Greenway Walk

CW97JR

Gadbrook Road

CW97GB

Shakespeare Close

CW97HE

Shipbrook Road

CW97WA

King Street

CW97YP

Belmont Road

CW97EF

Turnberry Close

CW97XL

Astles Gardens

CW97JY

Nicholas Avenue

CW97EL

Shipbrook Road

CW97BQ

Malpas Close

CW97ER

West Avenue

CW97EX

Shipbrook Road

CW97UD

Royal Mews

CW97EW

Melchett Crescent

CW97RP

Cookes Lane

CW97DN

Middlewich Road

CW97DT

Shipbrook Road

CW97EJ

Shipbrook Road

CW97LW

Wardle Drive

CW97XF

Gadbrook Way

CW97TW

Gadbrook Way

CW97HP

Agecroft Road

CW97JS

Wessex Drive

CW97NY

Lune Crescent

CW97YT

Lock View

CW97HL

Greenway Drive

CW97HR

Manor Drive

CW97RF

Ribble Avenue

CW97ET

West Avenue

CW97JB

Heathcote Gardens

CW97XN

Sovereign Close

CW97GU

East Avenue

CW97RS

Cookes Lane

CW97XP

Canal Walk

CW97TQ

Canal Walk

CW97GF

Tennyson Close

CW97DU

Middlewich Road

CW97UE

Gadbrook Way

CW97UJ

Tudor Close

CW97EG

Waterside View

CW97RW

King Street

CW97HT

Belmont Road

CW97RA

Gadbrook Way

CW97XW

Britannia Drive

CW97JN

Gadbrook Road

CW97TZ

Wyche Close

CW97JX

Shurlach Road

CW97LA

Malam Drive

CW97JF

North Drive

Data Sources

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