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CW9

NORTHWICH

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW9 is the postcode district for NORTHWICH, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £289,276
1yr change ▲ 12.1%
Crime 35% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£289,276

▲ 12.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% above national avg

Crime Rate

52.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

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.

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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

£273K £284K £294K £305K £316K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

67

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.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CW9 NORTHWICH

What is the average house price in CW9 NORTHWICH?
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 NORTHWICH 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 is the population of CW9 NORTHWICH?
The population of CW9 (NORTHWICH) is approximately 421,298 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CW9 NORTHWICH?
There are 18 schools in or near CW9. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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