Postcode insights

CW9 5HR

London Road

Northwich Leftwich

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Detailed insights for CW9 5HR

Overview

Postcode CW9 5HR is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Leftwich 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chinkers.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
290
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 290.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from CW9 5HR.

Flood risk

Low

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 5HR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northwich located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW9 5HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChinkersMediumWalking directions to Chinkers
0.3 miVerdin ParkMediumWalking directions to Verdin Park
0.2 miVickersway ParkMediumWalking directions to Vickersway Park

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
4,257 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
133.97(+259%)
Shoplifting
80.89(+1299%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.77(+289%)
Public order
66.23(+554%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.22(+125%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
86.26%
Other White
36
8.11%
Indian
8
1.8%
Other Asian
7
1.58%
Chinese
2
0.45%
Total population: 444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
27.9%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.17%
No qualifications
68
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
26.29%
Owns with a mortgage
54
25.35%
Owns outright
45
21.13%
Social rents from council
27
12.68%
Other social rented
20
9.39%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Northwich Leftwich

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £288K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Northwich Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £985,000.

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 Leftwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£365,000£283
Semi-Detached25£201,000£259
Terraced21£194,000£204
Flats21£109,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Leftwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£149,999£149,250£148,000
2017£232,500£91,000£135,000£125,000
2018£278,750£115,000£147,750£125,000
2019£244,000£109,000£157,000£152,498
2020£299,000£185,000£165,000£134,000
2021£289,995£107,500£169,000£165,750
2022£340,000£107,500£188,000£178,000
2023£317,995£119,600£195,000£159,000
2024£350,495£95,250£251,823£180,000
2025£363,998£113,500£192,000£192,000
2026£357,500£108,000£210,000£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£257£164£126
2017£215£152£159£126
2018£201£160£160£151
2019£204£160£177£169
2020£234£324£187£153
2021£279£157£213£169
2022£292£158£223£200
2023£303£164£216£207
2024£318£141£253£203
2025£305£174£232£200
2026£248£180£262£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Leftwich in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202521, Naylor Court, Northwich, CW9 5JSTerracedFreehold£110,000
14 Nov 20253, Drillfield Court, Northwich, CW9 5GEFlatsLeasehold£135,000
25 Feb 202616, Drillfield Road, Northwich, CW9 5HTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£223,000
29 Aug 202526, Drillfield Road, Northwich, CW9 5HTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£227,500
17 Mar 20268, Queen Street, Northwich, CW9 5JLTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the CW9 5HR postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW9 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 mi16 plusSir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 5HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFarmfoods40 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0 miADH Convenience Store39 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JEWalking directions to ADH Convenience Store
0.1 miWaitroseLondon Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miA-Z Convinence StoreHigh Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5BWWalking directions to A-Z Convinence Store
0.3 miIceland65 - 67 Witton Street, Northwich, CW9 5DWWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

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 CW9 5HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rachel Waterman

Northwich Leftwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

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
WardNorthwich LeftwichE05012229
ParishNorthwichE04012556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northwich Central & WinningtonE02003879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 018BE01018714
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 5HR

Is CW9 5HR (Northwich Central & Winnington) safe?

The area around CW9 5HR 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.

What is the average house price near CW9 5HR?

The median sale price around CW9 5HR in Northwich Central & Winnington is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 5HR?

There are 7 schools close to CW9 5HR, including Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Requires improvement), Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Victoria Road Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW9 5HR?

The closest station to CW9 5HR is Northwich, about 1,080 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 5HR?

CW9 5HR 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).

Who represents CW9 5HR (Northwich Central & Winnington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW9 5HR is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Waterman (Labour Party).

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.