CW10 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.8km from Middlewich in Middlewich. Administratively it sits within Middlewich ward and the Congleton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW10 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00092963 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, CW10 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CW10 0AU.
250
53
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW10 0AU spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW10 0AU. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,250
6 sales · Mean £ 191,250
Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW10 0AU has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cledford Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Middlewich High School
Middlewich Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chimichangos0.9 km
- Kings Lock Inn0.3 km
- The White Bear0.9 km
- The Boars Head Hotel0.9 km
- Cheshire Cheese0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Big Kingz Nutrition0.9 km
- Cynthia's Patisserie0.9 km
- D & D Chisholm (Newsagent)1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Middlewich & District Foodbank0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Bon Bon0.9 km
- Krunchy's0.9 km
- Number 280.9 km
- Il Padrino0.9 km
- Unique Fitness0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jasmine Palace0.7 km
- Rob's Fish & Chip Bar0.6 km
- Balti Spice Take Away0.9 km
- Dragon City0.9 km
- After Five0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Kinderton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winsford3.6 km
- Sandbach5.1 km
- Holmes Chapel6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Poplar Drive0.2 km
- Poplar Drive0.2 km
- Hayhurst Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW100AU · Data under Open Government Licence