CW9 — NORTHWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CW9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW9 is £289,276, which is 7% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in CW9 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CW9 have risen 12.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£423,544	526
Semi-detached	£249,684	601
Terraced	£175,429	408
Flat	£120,607	156
All types	£289,276	1782

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CW9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 52.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW9 has a crime rate well 35% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CW9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW9 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Moulton School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wincham Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Budworth CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CW9 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW9 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CW9 — NORTHWICH

Area Summary

CW9 (NORTHWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£289,276), low crime (35% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CW9?

The average house price in CW9 (NORTHWICH) is £289,276, based on 1782 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.1% over the past year.

Is CW9 a safe area to live?

Crime in CW9 is significantly below the national average (52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CW9?

There are 18 schools in or near CW9. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CW9?

Council tax in CW9 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CW9?

The average broadband download speed in CW9 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CW9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CW9 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.