Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BS.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1BS 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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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CW8 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Darwin Street, 0.5km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00094453 (shared with 4 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 1BS. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
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.

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

CW8 1BS has low crime rates — 35 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 offences75
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.7 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.7 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.1 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.9 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Nosy Parker1.0 km
  • Simply Drinks0.2 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • C S Trading0.2 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bull Ring0.9 km
  • The SalthouseNW0.8 km
  • Northwich Cricket Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • DSN0.7 km
  • The Bowling Green0.6 km
  • The Indian0.3 km
  • Northwich Memorial Court1.0 km
  • Bombay Quay0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.7 km
  • Turners0.7 km
  • Zeera0.2 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.7 km
  • Northwich1.9 km
  • Hartford2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lee Drive0.1 km
  • Lee Drive0.1 km
  • Surgery0.2 km
  • Surgery0.2 km
  • Blue Barrel0.2 km