CW8 1BH is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW8 1BH has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW8 1BH.
447
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 1BH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1BH. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1BH is above average at 90 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
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and 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
Kingsmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Northwich News0.4 km
- Quality Save0.5 km
- Simply Drinks0.5 km
- Snax 240.9 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
- Castle Private Club0.4 km
- The Salty Dog0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Penny Black0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Asda Cafe1.0 km
- Board Beans0.6 km
- Charlies Cafe0.7 km
- Geek Retreat0.5 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Asda Northwich1.0 km
- J Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Horse0.8 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.7 km
- Caspian0.4 km
- Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.8 km
- Don Perfetto0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank1.3 km
- Northwich1.4 km
- Hartford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hayhurst Bridge0.1 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.1 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.3 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BH · Data under Open Government Licence