CW8 1DT is a mixed residential area on Barbers Lane, 0.1km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBERS LANE, CW8 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBERS LANE, CW8 1DT.
447
41
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1DT's 58% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1DT. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1DT is moderate at 62 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
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Victoria Road Primary School
Hartford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lodge0.9 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
- Castle Private Club0.3 km
- The Salty Dog0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Northwich News0.5 km
- Quality Save0.6 km
- Simply Drinks0.3 km
- Snax 240.8 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Board Beans0.8 km
- Charlies Cafe0.8 km
- Geek Retreat0.6 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- J Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.8 km
- Caspian0.2 km
- Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.9 km
- Don Perfetto0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank1.1 km
- Northwich1.6 km
- Hartford2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
- Beeston Street0.2 km
- Castle Court0.3 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km
- Surgery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81DT · Data under Open Government Licence