Firth Fields Close Davenham, Cheshire West and Chester
12 addresses across 1 postcode (CW9), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41700589.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Firdale Medical Centre, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £135,625 | £135,625 | £135,625 |
| 2004 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £102,750 | £93,000 | £112,500 |
| 2002 | 3 | £93,000 | £88,000 | £109,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2021 | 3 CW9 8JX | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | 7 CW9 8JX | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2015 | 9 CW9 8JX | Terraced | £166,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 8 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2012 | 3 CW9 8JX | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2009 | 9 CW9 8JX | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2006 | 3 CW9 8JX | Detached | £142,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2005 | 9 CW9 8JX | Detached | £135,625 | |
| 1 Apr 2004 | 2 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2003 | 7 CW9 8JX | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 6 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 2 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 23 May 2002 | 9 CW9 8JX | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2002 | 11 CW9 8JX | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 2 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 9 CW9 8JX | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 8 CW9 8JX | Semi-detached | £47,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026-27: Band D £2,517 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,678 | £1,958 | £2,238 | £2,517 | £3,077 | £3,636 | £4,196 | £5,035 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at 618 - 624, London Road, Davenham: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW9 8JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Greenbank 215,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hartford (Cheshire) 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Northwich 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charles Avenue Davenham | 160 m |
| Car parks | Zion Street Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Park Street Car Park GeniePoint | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Firdale Medical Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Icc Victoria Infirmary | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northwich Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Northwich, Clifton Drive | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Butchers Sile Playing Field 1.3 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,270 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Davenham Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Davenham Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Church of St Wilfred | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Bowl barrow 160m north-east of Moultonbank Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poor's Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Earl's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Vale Royal Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Marshalls Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Cat's Clough | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire West and Chester: see them on the Cheshire West and Chester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The County High School, Leftwich | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leftwich Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moulton School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenham Royal British Legion (Social) Club Ltd CW9 8JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Hygge Club CW9 8JW | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Davenham CE Primary CW9 8JW | School/college/university | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oddfellows Arms CW9 8JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Sun Ho CW9 8LZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jul 2025 |
| devenhams CW9 8HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2025 |
| ella?s of Davenham CW9 8HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Spar Store CW9 8NA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Dexter and Hemsley CW9 8NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Premier (old Davenham Convenience Store) CW9 8HP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jun 2026 |
| The Bulls Head CW9 8NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Refill Shed CW9 8NA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy CW9 8NE | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Davenham cricket club CW9 8JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Eastern Revive CW9 8NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mount Pleasant Road (15); On or near Charles Avenue (4); On or near Fulton Grove (4); On or near Green Lane (3); On or near Allen Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CW9 8JX: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Firth Fields · Charles Avenue · Grovemount · Allen Drive · Hartford Road · Mount Pleasant Road · Fulton Grove · Green Avenue · Green Lane · The Pavilions · Mereheath Close · Laburnum Road
All the streets in CW9 and across Cheshire West and Chester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.