Abbots Way, Hartford, Northwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW8 1NN.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Abbots Way, Hartford, Northwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £368,333. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £386,495. Average sale prices rose from £290,000 in 2017 to £368,333 in 2026 (+27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 20% above the Northwich average of £305,770 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Abbots Way range from £285,000 to £495,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 213 streets in Northwich with at least two sales in the last year, Abbots Way ranks 56th for average price.
House prices on Abbots Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CW8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £386,495 | 27 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Abbots Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 27 Apr 2026 | £383,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 7 Apr 2026 | £372,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 6 Feb 2026 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 4 Mar 2025 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 11 Sep 2024 | £388,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 27 Jun 2024 | £357,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 7 Jul 2023 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 1 Jul 2022 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 17 Jun 2021 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 13 Sep 2017 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abbots Way CW8 1NN | 2 May 2017 | £294,999 | Detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Abbots Way | £285,000 (Sep 2017) → £372,000 (Apr 2026) | +31% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbots Way
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbots Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| 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
Abbots 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 Abbots Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School 396 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 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 |
| The Grange School 1,168 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hartford Church of England High School 1,102 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Elmy Hall School | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School 1,201 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 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 · 7 min walk
- Greenbank station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Cuddington station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbey Lane (cnr, Chester Road) 6 min walk
- Walnut Lane (cnr, Chester Road) 6 min walk
- Whitehall Offices (opp, School Lane) 6 min walk
- Railway Station (o/s, Chester Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Firdale Medical Centre
Firdale Road, Northwich · 1.0 mi - Danebridge Medical Centre
London Road, Northwich · 1.9 mi - Watling Street Surgery
2 Watling Street, Northwich · 1.9 mi - The Weaverham Surgery
Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hartford - Chester Road · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Hartford Chester Road Local · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Regency Express · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Chester Rd Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hartford Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Hoggs Chemist · 1.0 mi
- Well · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Abbey Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Chester Road Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 10 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 921 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,213 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 87% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 78% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 78% | 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 Abbots Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.8% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.6% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.5% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.2% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.9% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.7% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 45.4% | 32% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.7% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.9% | 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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Estate agents near Abbots Way
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- J Lord & Co 1.5 mi
- Wright Marshall 1.9 mi
- Edward Mellor 1.9 mi
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