Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CASTLE BANK, CW8 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE BANK, CW8 1BL.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1BL 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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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CW8 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £196,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW8 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Castle Bank, 0.3km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, CW8 1BL represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00094448 (shared with 5 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 1BL. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 153,000

6 sales · Mean £ 172,000

Detached

£ 119,000

1 sales · Mean £ 119,000

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

Crime around CW8 1BL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences95
Public order31
Shoplifting30
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.3 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.9 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.1 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Northwich News0.8 km
  • Quality Save0.9 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.4 km
  • B and M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.1 km
  • The Salty Dog0.7 km
  • Greenbank Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bull Ring0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Geek Retreat0.9 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Wildwood0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • Lucky Pete's1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • The chicken village0.3 km
  • The English Chip Shop0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.0 km
  • Northwich1.7 km
  • Hartford2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Athelbrae Close0.1 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.1 km
  • Lee Drive0.3 km
  • Lee Drive0.3 km
  • Beeston Street0.3 km