Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

HUXLEY STREET, CW8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £133k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 44.3% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1DD 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% 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: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DD 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 1DD. 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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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

£ 116,000

21 sales · Mean £ 120,271

Semi-Detached

£ 134,500

2 sales · Mean £ 134,500

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

CW8 1DD 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 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 pupils0.7 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

7 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.8 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.2 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

12 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.6 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.2 km
  • Caspian0.4 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.6 km
  • Northwich2.1 km
  • Hartford2.4 km

Bus Stops

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