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.
DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BS.
248
35
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Hartford Church of England High School
Kingsmead Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CW81BS · Data under Open Government Licence