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CW9 7DU

Middlewich Road

Rudheath

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Detailed insights for CW9 7DU

Overview

Postcode CW9 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Rudheath 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 average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Griffiths Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Rudheath West & Leftwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rudheath West & Leftwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.3%

Approximately 27.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £45,025 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Rudheath West & Leftwich near CW9 7DU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW9 7DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
5,758.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.38(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-62%)
Public order
5.71(-44%)
Other crime
4.57(+84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
97.83%
Other White
3
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.89%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.54%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
31.25%
Owns outright
37
28.91%
Other social rented
19
14.84%
Social rents from council
16
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Rudheath

Median price£243,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £295K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Rudheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,595 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rudheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£303,750£294
Terraced11£215,000£238
Semi-Detached33£205,000£245
Flats1£82,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rudheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,225£145,000£118,000
2017£234,000£135,000£115,000
2018£237,500£145,000£121,000
2019£280,000£161,000£133,000
2020£268,500£175,000£199,975
2021£318,495£172,500£159,950
2022£337,998£215,000£180,000
2023£350,000£190,000£143,750
2024£309,750£223,575£158,500
2025£310,000£210,000£175,000
2026£302,500£215,000£218,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rudheath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£160£157
2017£210£160£160
2018£210£161£153
2019£257£181£173
2020£238£185£203
2021£270£204£206
2022£292£235£216
2023£280£214£186
2024£288£231£170
2025£282£239£219
2026£310£276£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rudheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rudheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025315, Middlewich Road, Northwich, CW9 7DUTerracedFreehold£150,000
18 Mar 202615, Turnberry Close, Northwich, CW9 7EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,000
04 Jul 202514, Turnberry Close, Northwich, CW9 7EFDetachedFreehold£280,000
24 Nov 202528, Wentworth Close, Northwich, CW9 7EEDetachedFreehold£305,000
07 Feb 20255, Wentworth Close, Northwich, CW9 7EESemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CW9 7DU postcode area, located within Rudheath West & Leftwich, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW9 7DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Rudheath Senior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRudheath Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 7DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 7DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodMiddlewich Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7DRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSparKing Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7RTWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miG. K. StoresGadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JPWalking directions to G. K. Stores

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 7DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Olwyn Denise Dean

Rudheath - 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
WardRudheathE05012233
ParishRudheathE04012558
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rudheath West & LeftwichE02003882
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 021FE01018720
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 7DU

Is CW9 7DU (Rudheath West & Leftwich) safe?

The area around CW9 7DU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CW9 7DU?

The median sale price around CW9 7DU in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £243,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 7DU?

There are 3 schools close to CW9 7DU, including The Rudheath Senior Academy (Good), Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery (Good) and Victoria Road Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW9 7DU?

The closest station to CW9 7DU is Northwich, about 1,330 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 7DU?

CW9 7DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,608 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW9 7DU (Rudheath West & Leftwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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