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Rudheath

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 82 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rudheath Population

5,673

Population density

1,997.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49(+31%)

Shoplifting

12.16(+110%)

Public order

7.93(-22%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.58(-58%)

Other theft

7.05(+7%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,241

92.32%

Other White

174

3.06%

Indian

1.04%

Other Asian

0.62%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

Total population: 5,677

Economics

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

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Rudheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	37	£205,000	£170,500	£188,000	£250,000	£308,400
Terraced	13	£205,000	£144,600	£153,500	£218,000	£284,000
Flats	2	£78,250	£74,425	£76,125	£80,375	£82,075
Detached	21	£310,000	£232,500	£285,000	£350,000	£375,000

10 years median price trend in Rudheath

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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