Is CW3 0DF a safe place to live?

Yes, CW3 0DF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CW3 0DF?

The average property price in CW3 0DF is currently around £229k.

What is the population of CW3 0DF?

The population for the CW3 0DF area is approximately 396 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WINDMILL CLOSE, CW3 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL CLOSE, CW3 0DF.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /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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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

CW3 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £229k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW3 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Windmill Close, 0.1km from Buerton in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Audlem ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW3 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00093097 (shared with 16 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 CW3 0DF. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 229,995

3 sales · Mean £ 228,665

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CW3 0DF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Nantwich8.9 km
Wrenbury9.0 km
Crewe11.5 km

Bus Stops

Festival Avenue0.1 km
Festival Avenue0.1 km
Primary School0.2 km
Primary School0.2 km