Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

SPENCER STREET, CW8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER STREET, CW8 1BP.

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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 1BP 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1BP's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.

home £131,812 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW8 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Spencer Street, 0.4km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 66.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

9 sales · Mean £ 160,388

Flat

£ 81,500

7 sales · Mean £ 80,285

Terraced

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

CW8 1BP has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 offences85
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.2 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.0 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Yummy Heaven0.9 km
  • Holland & Barratt1.0 km
  • Northwich News0.9 km
  • Simply Drinks0.4 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.4 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • C S Trading0.5 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.1 km
  • The Salty Dog0.8 km
  • Clock Tower0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Abda0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • DSN0.5 km
  • The Bowling Green0.4 km
  • The Indian0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.9 km
  • Turners0.5 km
  • Zeera0.4 km
  • Caspian0.3 km
  • Happy House0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.9 km
  • Northwich1.8 km
  • Hartford2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Athelbrae Close0.1 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.1 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Beeston Street0.3 km