Spencer Street, Barnton, Northwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW8 4JG.
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At a glance
19 property sales on Spencer Street, Barnton, Northwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £142,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £108,132. That is 53% below 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. Recorded sale prices on Spencer Street range from £71,000 to £170,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 213 streets in Northwich with at least two sales in the last year, Spencer Street ranks 196th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Spencer Street 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 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 19 | £108,132 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Spencer Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 2 Apr 2026 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 15 Dec 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 27 Mar 2025 | £86,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 17 Feb 2025 | £69,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 7 Feb 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 11 Jul 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 12 Mar 2024 | £73,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 31 Aug 2023 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 12 Jan 2023 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 7 Apr 2022 | £124,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 21 Mar 2022 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 21 Jan 2022 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 17 Sep 2021 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 5 Mar 2021 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 7 Oct 2019 | £88,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 19 Aug 2019 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 19 Aug 2019 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 23 Nov 2018 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 21 Aug 2018 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 4 Jul 2018 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 25 May 2018 | £82,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 2 Nov 2016 | £94,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 1 Nov 2016 | £71,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Spencer Street CW8 4JG | 26 Aug 2016 | £86,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19, Spencer Street | £69,500 (Feb 2025) → £86,500 (Mar 2025) → £170,000 (Apr 2026) | +145% over 1 yr |
| 28, Spencer Street | £95,000 (Nov 2018) → £115,000 (Dec 2025) | +21% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Spencer Street | £98,000 (Jul 2018) → £115,000 (Sep 2021) → £120,000 (Feb 2025) | +22% over 7 yrs |
| 27, Spencer Street | £65,000 (Mar 2021) → £160,000 (Jul 2024) | +146% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Spencer Street | £94,500 (Nov 2016) → £118,000 (Jan 2023) | +25% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Spencer Street
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of Spencer Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Spencer Street 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 Spencer Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School 52 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School 482 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Russett School 150 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham 151 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Little Leigh Primary School 138 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Weaverham Primary Academy 113 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hartford Church of England High School 1,102 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 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
- Greenbank station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Hartford station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Northwich station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barn Owl PH (nr, Emmett Street) 1 min walk
- Broadway (cnr, Lydyett Lane) 2 min walk
- Nursery Road (opp, Lydyett Lane) 2 min walk
- Crocus Street (opp, Townfield Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oakwood Medical Centre
Broadway, Barnton, Northwich · 0.1 mi - Firdale Medical Centre
Firdale Road, Northwich · 1.3 mi - The Weaverham Surgery
Northwich Road, Weaverham, Northwich · 1.5 mi - Watling Street Surgery
2 Watling Street, Northwich · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barnton · 0.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Winnington - District Centre · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Barnton · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Chester Rd Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.1 mi
- Barnton Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Hoggs Chemist · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- White The Dentist · 0.3 mi
- Chester Road Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 699 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,560 |
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 Spencer Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.7% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.5% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13% | 16.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 10.5% |
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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