Area Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CW8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CW8 postcode area.

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Population

39,759

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,543 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

CW8 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

home £300,795 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW8 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester, North West, covering 1091 active and 218 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CW8 (10%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CW8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CW8 are around £300k, down 1.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CW8 at 145 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CW8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2908
Anti-social behaviour654
Public order630
Criminal damage and arson441
Other theft359

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils
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Weaverham Forest Primary School

Good253 pupils
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Hartford Primary School

Good409 pupils
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Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

Good432 pupils
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils
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Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good59 pupils
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Whitegate CofE Primary School

Good160 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Spar Stores
  • Williamsons Bakery
  • Fairy Dust Cake Studio
  • Northwich Community Support
  • A & A's NEWSAGENT
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Delamere Manor Events Limited
  • Mungo Dalglish (Beech Hill)
  • Nunsmere Hall Hotel
  • The Hive At 52
  • The Oaklands Hotel
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Northwich Community Support
  • Sainsburys
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill
  • Barnton Pizza
  • Caspian
  • CHATOS FISH AND CHIPS
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Barnton Cricket Club
  • Blue Barrel Inn
  • Blue Cap
  • C S Trading
  • Castle Private Club
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Christ Church Greenbank
  • Lodge (Northwich)
  • Abbeywood Dining Ltd
  • Abbeywood Estate
  • Barnton Football Club
  • + 39 more