Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DL.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CW8 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 82% 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 up 8.5% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Darwin Street, 0.7km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Hartford & Greenbank 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00094437 (shared with 5 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 1DL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%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

£ 184,000

9 sales · Mean £ 187,555

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

CW8 1DL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order13
Other theft5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.2 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.8 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.1 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

Good432 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.5 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • C S Trading0.5 km
  • The Kingfisher1.0 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
  • Castle Private Club0.4 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • DSN0.7 km
  • The Bowling Green0.5 km
  • The Indian0.6 km
  • Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Rivers Edge Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.8 km
  • Turners0.7 km
  • Zeera0.5 km
  • Caspian0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.8 km
  • Northwich2.0 km
  • Hartford2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Sir John Deanes College0.4 km