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.
CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CW8 1BG.
326
52
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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
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
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
- Waitrose0.3 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 Bridge0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand F0.2 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BG · Data under Open Government Licence