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.
NAVIGATION ROAD, CW8 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION ROAD, CW8 1BE.
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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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Greenbank School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
- J Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CW81BE · Data under Open Government Licence