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.
FLOWER STREET, CW8 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLOWER STREET, CW8 1BZ.
281
37
£ 40,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Cloughwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CW81BZ · Data under Open Government Licence