Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

HUXLEY STREET, CW8 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUXLEY STREET, CW8 1DB.

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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 1DB 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 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

home £137,133 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW8 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Huxley Street, 0.6km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CW8 1DB offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

25 sales · Mean £ 122,336

Semi-Detached

£ 130,500

5 sales · Mean £ 129,460

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

CW8 1DB has low crime rates — 38 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 behaviour19
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson9
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 pupils0.6 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Cloughwood Academy

Outstanding85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.8 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.3 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • Chester Road Market0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • C S Trading0.2 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.2 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bull Ring1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • DSN0.8 km
  • The Bowling Green0.7 km
  • The Indian0.4 km
  • The Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.6 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.2 km
  • Caspian0.4 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.6 km
  • Northwich2.1 km
  • Hartford2.3 km

Bus Stops

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