Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FLOWER STREET, CW8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOWER STREET, CW8 1BZ.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CW8 1BZ — age 37, 47% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Flower 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00094451 (shared with 3 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 1BZ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 112,750

30 sales · Mean £ 112,661

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

CW8 1BZ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour20
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 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.8 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.1 km
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Cloughwood Academy

Outstanding85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.8 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • Simply Drinks0.2 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.2 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • C S Trading0.1 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bull Ring0.9 km
  • The SalthouseNW0.9 km
  • Northwich Cricket Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • DSN0.8 km
  • The Bowling Green0.8 km
  • The Indian0.4 km
  • Bombay Quay0.8 km
  • Northwich Rugby Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.6 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.2 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Fortune House0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.6 km
  • Northwich2.0 km
  • Hartford2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Surgery0.2 km
  • Surgery0.2 km
  • Blue Barrel0.2 km
  • Iron Bridge0.2 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km