Postcode CW9 5RL 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 Rudheath West & Leftwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £45,025 per year. The nearest station is Northwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chinkers.
Rudheath West & Leftwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Rudheath West & Leftwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £45,025 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW9 5RL.
Rudheath West & Leftwich near CW9 5RL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northwich | N/A | Walking directions to Northwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chinkers | Medium | Walking directions to Chinkers |
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5RL.
In the CW9 5RL postcode area, located within Rudheath West & Leftwich, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria News & Booze | 35 Victoria Road, Northwich, CW9 5RE | Walking directions to Victoria News & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | KS Stores | 18 Royle Street, Northwich, CW9 7AH | Walking directions to KS Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Local Mini Market | 98 Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RB | Walking directions to Local Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Venables Road, Northwich, CW9 5RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5RL, 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 5RL records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CW9 5RL in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CW9 5RL, including Victoria Road Primary School (Requires improvement), Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Rudheath Senior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CW9 5RL is Northwich, about 406 m away.
CW9 5RL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,737 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 5RL 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.