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CW9 8DD

Richmond Drive

Northwich Leftwich

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Detailed insights for CW9 8DD

Overview

Postcode CW9 8DD is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Leftwich ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Rudheath West & Leftwich area. It has very 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Toddlers Playground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Rudheath West & Leftwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% 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

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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 8DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rudheath West & Leftwich near CW9 8DD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW9 8DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miToddlers PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Toddlers Playground

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
3,041.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-50%)
Other crime
5.57(+125%)
Public order
5.57(-45%)
Other theft
4.18(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
90.79%
Other White
26
8.25%
Other Black
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
26.34%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
30%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.92%
Other social rented
20
15.38%
Social rents from council
13
10%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Northwich Leftwich

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £288K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Northwich Leftwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached16£365,000£283
Semi-Detached25£201,000£259
Terraced21£194,000£204
Flats21£109,000£180

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£363,998£113,500£192,000£192,000
2026£357,500£108,000£210,000£194,000
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£305£174£232£200
2026£248£180£262£191
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 8DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW9 8DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 202515, Cockington Close, Northwich, CW9 8BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500
30 Oct 202571, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8BUTerracedFreehold£160,000
08 Sept 202569, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
23 Jan 2026138, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
12 Nov 2025158, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DHTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the CW9 8DD postcode area, located within Rudheath West & Leftwich, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW9 8DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLeftwich Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miSecondaryThe County High School, LeftwichAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 mi16 plusSir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW9 8DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW9 8DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily45 Clifton Drive, Northwich, CW9 8BQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 8DD, 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)Rudheath West & LeftwichE02003882
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 021BE01018701
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW9 8DD

Is CW9 8DD (Rudheath West & Leftwich) safe?

The area around CW9 8DD 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 8DD?

The median sale price around CW9 8DD in Rudheath West & Leftwich is £195,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW9 8DD?

There are 6 schools close to CW9 8DD, including Leftwich Community Primary School, The County High School, Leftwich (Outstanding) and Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW9 8DD?

CW9 8DD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW9 8DD (Rudheath West & Leftwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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