Poplar Vale, Crowton, Northwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW8 2WB, CW8 2WA.
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At a glance
20 property sales on Poplar Vale, Crowton, Northwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £272,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £248,364. Average sale prices rose from £266,250 in 2018 to £272,500 in 2026 (+2%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 11% below the Northwich average of £305,770 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 55% terraced, 25% flat, 15% detached. Recorded sale prices on Poplar Vale range from £110,000 to £365,000. 71% of homes sold here were freehold and 29% leasehold. Of 213 streets in Northwich with at least two sales in the last year, Poplar Vale ranks 106th for average price.
House prices on Poplar Vale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CW8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 71% freehold and 29% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £248,364 | 26 May 2026 |
| Flat | 5 | £144,800 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £325,000 | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £330,000 | 28 Sep 2018 |
Sold prices on Poplar Vale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 26 May 2026 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 4 Feb 2026 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 17 Jan 2025 | £161,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 14 Dec 2023 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 27 Jul 2022 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 4 Mar 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 24 Sep 2021 | £251,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 29 May 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 15 May 2020 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 21 Jun 2019 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 13 Jun 2019 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 4 Mar 2019 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 25 Feb 2019 | £286,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 1 Feb 2019 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 25 Jan 2019 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Meadow House, Poplar Vale CW8 2WA | 30 Nov 2018 | £142,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 28 Sep 2018 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 21 Sep 2018 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 5 Sep 2018 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 25 May 2018 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Poplar Vale CW8 2WB | 2 May 2018 | £365,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Poplar Vale | £240,000 (May 2018) → £251,000 (Sep 2021) → £285,000 (May 2026) | +19% over 8 yrs |
| 2, Poplar Vale | £195,000 (May 2020) → £260,000 (Feb 2026) | +33% over 6 yrs |
| 3, Meadow House, Poplar Vale | £120,000 (Mar 2022) → £110,000 (Dec 2023) → £161,500 (Jan 2025) | +35% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Poplar Vale | £185,000 (Jun 2019) → £245,000 (Jul 2022) | +32% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Poplar Vale
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poplar Vale in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poplar Vale is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich Flood alert area
- River Gowy catchment including areas around Frodsham 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 Poplar Vale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School 50 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Norley Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 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
- Acton Bridge station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Cuddington station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Delamere station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hare & Hounds (opp, Station Road) 3 min walk
- Hare & Hounds (o/s, Station Road) 3 min walk
- Crowton Hall (opp, Bent Lane) 4 min walk
- Christ Church CE School (o/s, Kingsley Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Weaverham Surgery
Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hollow Lane Kingsley · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Weaverham · 2.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Weaverham Express · 2.3 mi
- Waitrose MSA Waitrose Whitley Services · 2.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Holland Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 2.3 mi
- The Dental Surgery · 2.8 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 7 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 941 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,146 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Poplar Vale
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.8% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.7% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.3% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.8% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.4% | 32% |
| 1 car or van in household | 31.2% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.8% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.6% | 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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