CW8 1AF is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW8 1AF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW8 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW8 1AF.
326
52
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 52, CW8 1AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1AF. The average age is 52.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1AF is above average at 95 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
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lodge0.9 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.8 km
- Castle Private Club0.7 km
- The Salty Dog0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Northwich News0.2 km
- Quality Save0.3 km
- Simply Drinks0.7 km
- Snax 240.8 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Board Beans0.4 km
- Charlies Cafe0.5 km
- Geek Retreat0.2 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.1 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Asda Northwich0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Golden Horse0.6 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.5 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.6 km
- Flames0.6 km
- Turners0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northwich1.3 km
- Greenbank1.5 km
- Hartford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand F0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand E0.2 km
- Market Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81AF · Data under Open Government Licence