Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

ORCHARD CLOSE, CW10 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CW10 0AU.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Cledford Primary School

Good308 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good194 pupils0.6 km
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Middlewich High School

Good708 pupils0.8 km
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Middlewich Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
hotel

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