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CW9 5RS

Princes Avenue

Northwich Witton

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Overview

Postcode CW9 5RS is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Witton area 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 median sale price in Northwich Witton is £160,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,125 and £226,500. The nearest station is Northwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,851 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% 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

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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 207 ft away from CW9 5RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 5RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northwich located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW9 5RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 5RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChinkersMediumWalking directions to Chinkers
0.3 miVickersway ParkMediumWalking directions to Vickersway Park
0.5 miApple Market PlaceSmallWalking directions to Apple Market Place

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
2,022 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
201
92.2%
Indian
8
3.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.92%
Irish
2
0.92%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
26.67%
No qualifications
33
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.44%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
30.36%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.54%
Other social rented
18
16.07%
Owns outright
17
15.18%
Shared ownership
12
10.71%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Northwich Witton

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £227K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Northwich Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £375,000.

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 Witton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£309,995£259
Semi-Detached25£245,000£250
Terraced37£147,000£177
Flats5£98,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Witton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£353,498£100,000£265,498£135,000
2026£235,000£86,500£210,000£146,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£264£175£242£173
2026£347£144£237£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Witton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 5RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202699, Church Road, Northwich, CW9 5PHTerracedLeasehold£225,000
22 May 2025103, Church Road, Northwich, CW9 5PHTerracedLeasehold£210,000
03 Oct 202589, Victoria Road, Northwich, CW9 5RQTerracedFreehold£200,000
19 Sept 2025143, Victoria Road, Northwich, CW9 5RQTerracedLeasehold£156,500
20 Oct 202571, Church Road, Northwich, CW9 5PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the CW9 5RS postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 3 primary and 1 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 CW9 5RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.1 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 mi16 plusSir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW9 5RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 5RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVictoria News & Booze35 Victoria Road, Northwich, CW9 5REWalking directions to Victoria News & Booze
0.2 miLidlChester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JFWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miKS Stores18 Royle Street, Northwich, CW9 7AHWalking directions to KS Stores
0.2 miLocal Mini Market98 Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RBWalking directions to Local Mini Market
0.3 miSainsbury'sVenables Road, Northwich, CW9 5RTWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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

Local councillors

Sam Naylor

Northwich Witton - 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
WardNorthwich WittonE05012231
ParishNorthwichE04012556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northwich Central & WinningtonE02003879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 018BE01018714
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 5RS

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

The area around CW9 5RS 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW9 5RS?

The median sale price around CW9 5RS in Northwich Witton is £160,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 5RS?

There are 5 schools close to CW9 5RS, including Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Good), Victoria Road Primary School (Good) and Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW9 5RS?

The closest station to CW9 5RS is Northwich, about 478 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 5RS?

CW9 5RS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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