Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1BT 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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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.

home £231,785 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, CW8 1BT offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00094447 (shared with 15 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 1BT. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 231,250

6 sales · Mean £ 230,732

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

CW8 1BT has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.2 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

14 nearby
  • Northwich News1.0 km
  • Simply Drinks0.1 km
  • Snax 240.9 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.1 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.1 km
  • Castle Private Club0.2 km
  • The Salty Dog0.9 km
  • Clock Tower0.9 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
  • Market Cafe0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caspian0.2 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km
  • Happy House0.1 km
  • Lucky Pete's0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.7 km
  • Northwich2.0 km
  • Hartford2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Surgery0.0 km
  • Surgery0.0 km
  • Blue Barrel0.1 km
  • Castle Court0.2 km
  • Iron Bridge0.2 km