Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DX.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.4 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.0 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.1 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
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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