Abbey Way, Hartford, Northwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW8 1LY.
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At a glance
19 property sales on Abbey Way, Hartford, Northwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £411,667. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £149,000. That is 35% above the Northwich average of £305,770 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 53% flat, 47% detached. Recorded sale prices on Abbey Way range from £120,000 to £575,000. 43% of homes sold here were freehold and 57% leasehold. Of 213 streets in Northwich with at least two sales in the last year, Abbey Way ranks 39th for average price.
House prices on Abbey Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CW8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 43% freehold and 57% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £149,000 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 9 | £406,111 | 29 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Abbey Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Abbey House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 24 Jun 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 29 May 2026 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 25 Nov 2025 | £575,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Abbey House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 28 Jul 2025 | £171,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 13 Feb 2025 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 3 Nov 2023 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Tudor House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 16 Oct 2023 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Abbey House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 25 Aug 2023 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Bayley House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 12 May 2023 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Bayley House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 6 Jul 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 14 Apr 2022 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Bayley House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 11 Mar 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 27 Jan 2022 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 28 Jan 2021 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Tudor House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 7 Sep 2018 | £148,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Abbey House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 1 Sep 2017 | £146,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 24 Jul 2017 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 23 Jun 2017 | £387,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Bayley House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 3 Apr 2017 | £127,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Tudor House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 16 Jan 2017 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Abbey House, Abbey Way CW8 1LY | 12 Aug 2016 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Abbey House, Abbey Way | £135,000 (Aug 2016) → £175,000 (Aug 2023) → £190,000 (Jun 2026) | +41% over 10 yrs |
| 11, Abbey Way | £387,500 (Jun 2017) → £470,000 (May 2026) | +21% over 9 yrs |
| 4, Abbey House, Abbey Way | £146,000 (Sep 2017) → £171,500 (Jul 2025) | +17% over 8 yrs |
| 6, Tudor House, Abbey Way | £135,000 (Jan 2017) → £170,000 (Oct 2023) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Bayley House, Abbey Way | £120,000 (Mar 2022) → £175,000 (May 2023) | +46% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Way
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich Flood alert area
- River Dane catchment including Kidsgrove, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich and Northeast Crewe Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School 396 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Grange School 1,168 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cloughwood Academy 120 pupils | Academy special converter | 8–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hartford Church of England High School 1,102 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Elmy Hall School | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School 1,201 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hartford station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Greenbank station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Cuddington station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbey Lane (cnr, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Walnut Lane (cnr, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- St John the Baptist Church (o/s, Chester Road) 5 min walk
- St John the Baptist Church (opp, Chester Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Firdale Medical Centre
Firdale Road, Northwich · 0.8 mi - Danebridge Medical Centre
London Road, Northwich · 1.8 mi - Watling Street Surgery
2 Watling Street, Northwich · 1.8 mi - The Weaverham Surgery
Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hartford - Chester Road · 0.1 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Hartford Chester Road Local · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Regency Express · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Chester Rd Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hartford Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Hoggs Chemist · 0.8 mi
- Well · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Abbey Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Chester Road Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 725 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,634 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 75% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire West and Chester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbey Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.5% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.4% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 48% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.2% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.5% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.4% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 16.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire West and Chester.
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Cheshire West and Chester Band D is £2,517 a year (Band A £1,678). See every band.
Estate agents near Abbey Way
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- J Lord & Co 1.6 mi
- Wright Marshall 1.8 mi
- Edward Mellor 1.8 mi
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