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CW9 8AX

Chapel Court

Northwich Leftwich

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Overview

Postcode CW9 8AX is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Leftwich 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 Leftwich is £192,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £295,875. The nearest station is Northwich, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
59.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

59.1%

Approximately 59.1% 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 99 ft away from CW9 8AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwich Central & Winnington near CW9 8AX 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW9 8AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Northwich

N/A

Walking directions to Northwich
0.9 mi

Greenbank

N/A

Walking directions to Greenbank

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 8AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChinkersMediumWalking directions to Chinkers
0.4 miVerdin ParkMediumWalking directions to Verdin Park
0.2 miVickersway ParkMediumWalking directions to Vickersway Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
4,319 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
312
88.89%
Other White
21
5.98%
Other
6
1.71%
Chinese
4
1.14%
Pakistani
4
1.14%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
33.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
21.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
15.24%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
47.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
25.57%
Social rents from council
20
11.36%
Owns outright
12
6.82%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.82%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Northwich Leftwich

Median price: £192,000
Price per sq ft: £226
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £296K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Northwich Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £985,000.

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 Leftwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£367,748£292
Semi-Detached24£207,500£243
Terraced19£190,000£208
Flats25£110,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Leftwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£149,999£149,250£148,000
2017£232,500£91,000£135,000£125,000
2018£278,750£115,000£147,750£125,000
2019£244,000£109,000£157,000£152,498
2020£299,000£185,000£165,000£134,000
2021£289,995£107,500£169,000£165,750
2022£340,000£107,500£188,000£178,000
2023£317,995£119,600£195,000£159,000
2024£350,495£95,250£251,823£180,000
2025£370,495£113,500£190,000£190,000
2026£365,000£109,000£210,000£194,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£257£164£126
2017£215£152£159£126
2018£201£160£160£151
2019£204£160£177£169
2020£234£324£187£153
2021£279£157£213£169
2022£292£158£223£200
2023£303£164£216£207
2024£318£141£253£203
2025£307£176£232£200
2026£250£181£262£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Leftwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 8AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 8AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025111, London Road, Northwich, CW9 8ATTerracedFreehold£222,500
09 Apr 202669, Queen Street, Northwich, CW9 5JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Oct 202549, London Road, Northwich, CW9 5HQOtherFreehold£195,000
16 May 202593 - 95, London Road, Northwich, CW9 5HQDetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Jul 20252, Dock Road, Northwich, CW9 5HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the CW9 8AX postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 6 primary and 2 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 8AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 mi16 plusSir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW9 8AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 8AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoods40 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miWaitroseLondon Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miADH Convenience Store39 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JEWalking directions to ADH Convenience Store
0.4 miA-Z Convinence StoreHigh Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5BWWalking directions to A-Z Convinence Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressChester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1HAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rachel Waterman

Northwich Leftwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

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 LeftwichE05012229
ParishNorthwichE04012556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northwich Central & WinningtonE02003879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 018BE01018714
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 8AX

Is CW9 8AX (Northwich Central & Winnington) safe?

The area around CW9 8AX 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 8AX?

The median sale price around CW9 8AX in Northwich Leftwich is £192,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 8AX?

There are 9 schools close to CW9 8AX, including Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College, Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Good) and Charles Darwin Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW9 8AX?

The closest station to CW9 8AX is Northwich, about 1,246 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW9 8AX?

CW9 8AX 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 8AX (Northwich Central & Winnington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW9 8AX is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Waterman (Labour Party).