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CW9 7NL

Manchester Road

Northwich Witton

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Detailed insights for CW9 7NL

Overview

Postcode CW9 7NL 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 Lostock Gralam, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Renshaw Street Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

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%

Approximately 0.0% 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 34 ft away from CW9 7NL.

Flood risk

Low

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 7NL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock Gralam located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW9 7NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lostock Gralam

N/A

Walking directions to Lostock Gralam
0.9 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 7NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRenshaw Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Renshaw Street Play Area
0 miSocial club parkSmallWalking directions to Social club park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
1,917.1 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
220
93.22%
Other
4
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.27%
Irish
2
0.85%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
27.88%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.23%
No qualifications
39
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.54%
Apprenticeship
21
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
37.29%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.12%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 7NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 2026343, Manchester Road, Northwich, CW9 7NLTerracedFreehold£185,000
29 Jan 2026321, Manchester Road, Northwich, CW9 7NLTerracedFreehold£225,000
20 Oct 2025341, Manchester Road, Northwich, CW9 7NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000
13 Mar 2025357, Manchester Road, Northwich, CW9 7NLTerracedFreehold£110,000
30 Apr 2025156, Manchester Road, Northwich, CW9 7NNTerracedFreehold£149,995

Schools

In the CW9 7NL postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW9 7NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryLostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryThe Rudheath Senior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWincham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7NL, 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 7NL

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

The area around CW9 7NL 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 7NL?

The median sale price around CW9 7NL 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 7NL?

There are 3 schools close to CW9 7NL, including Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School (Good), The Rudheath Senior Academy (Good) and Wincham Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW9 7NL?

The closest station to CW9 7NL is Lostock Gralam, about 765 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 7NL?

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

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

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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.