CW8 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Queensgate, 0.4km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1DX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00094444 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DX.
253
46
£ 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
CW8 1DX is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £326k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1DX. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 233,000
5 sales · Mean £ 279,635
Semi-Detached
£ 295,175
4 sales · Mean £ 313,837
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1DX 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.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Hartford Church of England High School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lodge0.8 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.1 km
- Castle Private Club0.3 km
- The Salty Dog0.8 km
- Winnington Park Recreation Club1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Northwich News0.9 km
- Quality Save1.0 km
- Simply Drinks0.1 km
- Snax 240.7 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Geek Retreat0.9 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- The Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Wildwood0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caspian0.2 km
- Happy House0.2 km
- Lucky Pete's0.6 km
- The chicken village0.2 km
- The English Chip Shop0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.8 km
- Northwich1.9 km
- Hartford2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Court0.1 km
- Blue Barrel0.1 km
- Surgery0.2 km
- Surgery0.2 km
- Beeston Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81DX · Data under Open Government Licence