Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

NAVIGATION ROAD, CW8 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION ROAD, CW8 1BE.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 41, CW8 1BE 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. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1BE is a mixed residential area on Navigation Road, 0.1km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, CW8 1BE represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 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 CW8 1BE. 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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

33 sales · Mean £ 133,272

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 182,750

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

Crime around CW8 1BE is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences126
Shoplifting39
Public order32
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.8 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.3 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Northwich News0.6 km
  • Quality Save0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.4 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • The Salty Dog0.5 km
  • Penny Black0.9 km
  • The Bull Ring0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Board Beans0.8 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.8 km
  • Geek Retreat0.7 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • J Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.9 km
  • Don Perfetto0.8 km
  • Happy House0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.2 km
  • Northwich1.5 km
  • Hartford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Railway Arch0.3 km