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.
CASTLE BANK, CW8 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE BANK, CW8 1BL.
271
45
£ 40,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Greenbank School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Hartford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CW81BL · Data under Open Government Licence