Postcode CW9 5AJ is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Witton ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northwich Central & Winnington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 290.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year. The nearest station is Northwich, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chinkers.
Northwich Central & Winnington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Northwich Central & Winnington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 290.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% 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.
The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from CW9 5AJ.
Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northwich located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Northwich | N/A | Walking directions to Northwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chinkers | Medium | Walking directions to Chinkers |
| 0.3 mi | Verdin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Verdin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vickersway Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vickersway Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £379,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £379,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £276,498 | £232 |
| Terraced | 40 | £145,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,000 | £86,000 | £136,500 | £101,500 |
| 2017 | £170,000 | £74,500 | £121,000 | £99,000 |
| 2018 | £160,000 | £71,500 | £140,000 | £103,000 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £78,750 | £139,750 | £114,500 |
| 2020 | £187,500 | £90,000 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £73,000 | £193,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £180,000 | £110,000 | £192,250 | £132,750 |
| 2023 | £346,250 | £106,500 | £185,000 | £126,250 |
| 2024 | £223,500 | £98,000 | £190,000 | £139,000 |
| 2025 | £381,998 | £98,000 | £259,995 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | — | £75,000 | £210,000 | £147,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £141 | £140 | £133 | £115 |
| 2017 | £202 | £84 | £137 | £114 |
| 2018 | £105 | £138 | £151 | £123 |
| 2019 | £230 | £131 | £152 | £132 |
| 2020 | £187 | £168 | £164 | £122 |
| 2021 | £272 | £138 | £203 | £141 |
| 2022 | £273 | £197 | £226 | £161 |
| 2023 | £280 | £182 | £191 | £157 |
| 2024 | £232 | £169 | £224 | £176 |
| 2025 | £269 | £173 | £237 | £168 |
| 2026 | — | £124 | £237 | £181 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5AJ.
In the CW9 5AJ postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 65 - 67 Witton Street, Northwich, CW9 5DW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Leicester Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5LG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | A-Z Convinence Store | High Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5BW | Walking directions to A-Z Convinence Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Venables Road, Northwich, CW9 5RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | ADH Convenience Store | 39 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JE | Walking directions to ADH Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW9 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Naylor
Northwich Witton - Elected 4 May 2023
Andrew Cooper
Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW9 5AJ records about 290 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CW9 5AJ in Northwich Central & Winnington is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CW9 5AJ, including Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Requires improvement), Victoria Road Primary School (Requires improvement) and Charles Darwin Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CW9 5AJ is Northwich, about 1,029 m away.
CW9 5AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW9 5AJ is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Naylor (Labour Party).
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.