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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£243,000

Price per sq ft£269

Sales (last 12 months)71

Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £295K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Rudheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,595 up to £410,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£303,750	£294	£236,375	£286,250	£350,000	£382,500
Terraced	11	£215,000	£238	£143,250	£177,750	£236,250	£285,000
Semi-Detached	33	£205,000	£245	£164,600	£194,000	£243,000	£278,700
Flats	1	£82,500	£202	£82,500	£82,500	£82,500	£82,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rudheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£261,225	£145,000	£118,000
2017	£234,000	£135,000	£115,000
2018	£237,500	£145,000	£121,000
2019	£280,000	£161,000	£133,000
2020	£268,500	£175,000	£199,975
2021	£318,495	£172,500	£159,950
2022	£337,998	£215,000	£180,000
2023	£350,000	£190,000	£143,750
2024	£309,750	£223,575	£158,500
2025	£310,000	£210,000	£175,000
2026	£302,500	£215,000	£218,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rudheath.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£217	£160	£157
2017	£210	£160	£160
2018	£210	£161	£153
2019	£257	£181	£173
2020	£238	£185	£203
2021	£270	£204	£206
2022	£292	£235	£216
2023	£280	£214	£186
2024	£288	£231	£170
2025	£282	£239	£219
2026	£310	£276	£256

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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