Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

JOHN BRUNNER CRESCENT, CW8 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN BRUNNER CRESCENT, CW8 1DH.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.8% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1DH is a safe, established residential area on John Brunner Crescent, 0.6km from Greenbank Estate in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00094454 (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 1DH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

17 sales · Mean £ 138,441

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

CW8 1DH has low crime rates — 33 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order17
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.9 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 pupils0.9 km
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Cloughwood Academy

Outstanding85 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.8 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.9 km
  • Simply Drinks0.4 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.4 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • C S Trading0.4 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.4 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The SalthouseNW1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.6 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.4 km
  • Caspian0.5 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Lee Drive0.1 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Surgery0.4 km
  • Surgery0.4 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.4 km