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CW8 4YW

Leach Drive

Northwich Winnington & Castle

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Detailed insights for CW8 4YW

Overview

Postcode CW8 4YW is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Winnington & Castle area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northwich Central & Winnington area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year. The median sale price in Northwich Winnington & Castle is £245,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,875 and £288,621. The nearest station is Greenbank, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from CW8 4YW.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW8 4YW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenbank located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,798.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.8(-25%)
Other theft
5.21(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-42%)
Public order
5.21(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.34(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
92.01%
Indian
6
1.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.6%
Other White
5
1.6%
Chinese
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
50%
Level 3 (A level)
60
24.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.61%
No qualifications
10
4.13%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
99
73.88%
Owns outright
15
11.19%
Shared ownership
11
8.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Northwich Winnington & Castle

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £251
Sales (last 12 months): 206
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £289K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Northwich Winnington & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£350,000£304
Semi-Detached63£250,000£265
Terraced82£194,500£224
Flats20£136,250£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Winnington & Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,995£82,000£180,000£159,995
2017£261,250£123,995£185,250£180,000
2018£249,750£118,495£191,950£160,000
2019£264,995£116,995£204,500£163,995
2020£272,750£121,995£203,995£173,875
2021£290,000£122,748£218,000£175,000
2022£322,995£140,000£227,000£200,000
2023£342,500£117,500£235,000£166,500
2024£337,498£130,000£258,500£180,000
2025£360,000£140,000£263,995£178,750
2026£350,000£138,350£242,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£135£185£183
2017£220£181£191£174
2018£226£176£213£190
2019£234£194£206£183
2020£232£199£211£186
2021£244£205£210£186
2022£273£207£242£201
2023£287£171£247£198
2024£290£203£270£218
2025£294£225£265£209
2026£312£211£254£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Winnington & Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 4YW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 4YW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202624, Leach Drive, Northwich, CW8 4YWSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
26 Nov 20258, Leach Drive, Northwich, CW8 4YWFlatsLeasehold£153,000
24 Jul 20267, Hitchen Street, Northwich, CW8 4ZNTerracedFreehold£250,000
12 Dec 20255, Miller Close, Northwich, CW8 4ZUSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
04 Jul 2025Wisteria Edge, 3, Miller Close, Northwich, CW8 4ZUDetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the CW8 4YW postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CW8 4YW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryWinnington Park Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryBarnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW8 4YW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW8 4YW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food53 Walker Road, Northwich, CW8 4UDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLydyett Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miGolocal55-57 Lydyett Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JSWalking directions to Golocal

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW8 4YW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arthur Leslie Neil

Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Felicity Laura Janet Davies

Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Cooper

Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid CheshireE14001361
ParishNorthwichE04012556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northwich Central & WinningtonE02003879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 018DE01035369
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2019-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW8 4YW

Is CW8 4YW (Northwich Central & Winnington) safe?

The area around CW8 4YW records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW8 4YW?

The median sale price around CW8 4YW in Northwich Winnington & Castle is £245,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW8 4YW?

There are 2 schools close to CW8 4YW, including Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CW8 4YW?

CW8 4YW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW8 4YW (Northwich Central & Winnington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW8 4YW is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Arthur Leslie Neil (Labour Party) and Felicity Laura Janet Davies (Labour Party).