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CW9 7BZ

Middlewich Road

Northwich Witton

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Detailed insights for CW9 7BZ

Overview

Postcode CW9 7BZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 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 large park is Griffiths Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Northwich Central & Winnington has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW9 7BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 7BZ 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 7BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 7BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGriffiths ParkLargeWalking directions to Griffiths Park
0.4 miGadbrook ParkSmallWalking directions to Gadbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
8,181.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.9(+36%)
Shoplifting
37.72(+553%)
Other theft
12.57(+90%)
Public order
9.58(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.59(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
88.12%
Other White
16
6.13%
Other
4
1.53%
Chinese
3
1.15%
Indian
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.52%
No qualifications
41
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
38.33%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.17%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Northwich Witton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £226K

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.

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
Detached1£379,000£267
Semi-Detached22£276,498£232
Terraced40£145,000£183
Flats5£95,000£149

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£381,998£98,000£259,995£135,000
2026£75,000£210,000£147,000
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£269£173£237£168
2026£124£237£181
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026115, Middlewich Road, Northwich, CW9 7BYTerracedFreehold£105,000
16 Feb 2026117, Middlewich Road, Northwich, CW9 7BYTerracedFreehold£82,500
16 Oct 2025119 - 123, Middlewich Road, Northwich, CW9 7BYOtherFreehold£290,000
15 Aug 202511, James Street, Northwich, CW9 7DDTerracedFreehold£150,000
22 Apr 202638, Richard Street, Northwich, CW9 7DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the CW9 7BZ postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW9 7BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Rudheath Senior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryRudheath Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 7BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 7BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodMiddlewich Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7DRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miKS Stores18 Royle Street, Northwich, CW9 7AHWalking directions to KS Stores
0.4 miTescoManchester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5LYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miVictoria News & Booze35 Victoria Road, Northwich, CW9 5REWalking directions to Victoria News & Booze
0.4 miLocal Mini Market98 Station Road, Northwich, CW9 5RBWalking directions to Local Mini Market

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 7BZ, 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 018CE01018715
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 7BZ

Is CW9 7BZ (Northwich Central & Winnington) safe?

The area around CW9 7BZ records about 90 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CW9 7BZ?

The median sale price around CW9 7BZ in Northwich Central & Winnington is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 7BZ?

There are 4 schools close to CW9 7BZ, including The Rudheath Senior Academy (Good), Victoria Road Primary School (Requires improvement) and Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW9 7BZ?

The closest station to CW9 7BZ is Northwich, about 557 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 7BZ?

CW9 7BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW9 7BZ (Northwich Central & Winnington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW9 7BZ is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Naylor (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.