CW8 1AW is a mixed residential area located 0.3km 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.
CW8 1AW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW8 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW8 1AW.
326
52
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1AW 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
CW8 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1AW is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Lodge0.7 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.7 km
- Castle Private Club0.7 km
- The Salty Dog0.3 km
- Winnington Park Recreation Club0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Northwich News0.4 km
- Quality Save0.5 km
- Simply Drinks0.7 km
- Snax 240.6 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Board Beans0.6 km
- Charlies Cafe0.6 km
- Geek Retreat0.4 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Asda Northwich0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Horse0.8 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.7 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.8 km
- Flames0.8 km
- Turners0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank1.4 km
- Northwich1.5 km
- Hartford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Infirmary0.0 km
- Victoria Infirmary0.1 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.4 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.4 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81AW · Data under Open Government Licence