Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BG.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1BG 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1BG's 72% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CW8 1BG 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 1BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 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 1BG. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

55 sales · Mean £ 94,255

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

Crime around CW8 1BG is moderate at 83 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.

Violence and sexual offences122
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order34
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.7 km
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.2 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.4 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.5 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Lodge1.0 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.7 km
  • Castle Private Club0.6 km
  • The Salty Dog0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Northwich News0.3 km
  • Quality Save0.4 km
  • Simply Drinks0.6 km
  • Snax 240.8 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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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
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Asda Northwich0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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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 Bridge0.2 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand F0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km