Whitby Drive, Northwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for CW8 4ZL.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Whitby Drive, Northwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £162,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £298,973. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 39% flat, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Whitby Drive range from £152,000 to £352,000. 61% of homes sold here were freehold and 39% leasehold.
House prices on Whitby Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whitby Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CW8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 61% freehold and 39% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £298,973 | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Flat | 7 | £157,143 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £232,995 | 14 Aug 2019 |
Sold prices on Whitby Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 1 Jun 2026 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 9 Dec 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 3 Oct 2022 | £158,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 30 Sep 2022 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 30 Sep 2022 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 30 Sep 2022 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 30 Sep 2022 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 14 Dec 2020 | £352,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 25 Mar 2020 | £282,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 27 Sep 2019 | £251,795 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 20 Sep 2019 | £280,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 20 Sep 2019 | £292,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 6 Sep 2019 | £274,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 14 Aug 2019 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 9 Aug 2019 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 1 Mar 2019 | £339,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 14 Dec 2018 | £264,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Whitby Drive CW8 4ZL | 28 Sep 2018 | £349,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Whitby Drive | £152,000 (Sep 2022) → £162,000 (Jun 2026) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Whitby Drive | £349,995 (Sep 2018) → £352,000 (Dec 2020) | +1% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Whitby Drive
Crime
65 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whitby Drive 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 | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Whitby Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School 52 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School 482 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham 151 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hartford Church of England High School 1,102 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Russett School 150 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Everly East Academy | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 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 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Hartford station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Northwich station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whitby Drive (nr, Walker Road) 2 min walk
- Parry Avenue (nr, Walker Road) 2 min walk
- Old Red Lion PH (opp, Runcorn Road) 4 min walk
- Old Red Lion PH (o/s, Runcorn Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oakwood Medical Centre
Broadway, Barnton, Northwich · 0.4 mi - Firdale Medical Centre
Firdale Road, Northwich · 0.9 mi - Watling Street Surgery
2 Watling Street, Northwich · 1.2 mi - Danebridge Medical Centre
London Road, Northwich · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Winnington - District Centre · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barnton · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Barnton · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Northwich Chester Rd Express · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Barnton Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Well · 0.4 mi
- Hoggs Chemist · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- White The Dentist · 0.5 mi
- Chester Road Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 571 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,150 |
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 Whitby Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.1% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.1% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.7% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.5% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.3% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.7% | 16.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 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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