CW8 1BA is a mixed residential area on Castle Street, 0.1km from Castle Street in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1BA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BA.
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41
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CW8 1BA is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 1BA. The average age is 41.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,225
2 sales · Mean £ 176,225
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1BA is above average at 93 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
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Northwich News0.3 km
- Quality Save0.4 km
- Simply Drinks0.6 km
- Snax 240.8 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.6 km
- Castle Private Club0.5 km
- The Salty Dog0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- C S Trading0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Board Beans0.5 km
- Charlies Cafe0.5 km
- Geek Retreat0.4 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Asda Northwich0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Golden Horse0.7 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.6 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.7 km
- Flames0.7 km
- Turners0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northwich1.4 km
- Greenbank1.4 km
- Hartford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hayhurst Bridge0.1 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BA · Data under Open Government Licence