Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, CW8 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, CW8 1EE.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

41

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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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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CW8 1EE is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CW8 1EE is a mixed residential area on Highfield Road, 0.0km from Hartford 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 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 1EE. 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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 266,000

1 sales · Mean £ 266,000

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

Crime around CW8 1EE is moderate at 73 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order39
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.2 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.3 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Northwich News0.5 km
  • Quality Save0.6 km
  • Simply Drinks0.4 km
  • Snax 240.9 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • The Salty Dog0.4 km
  • Penny Black0.9 km
  • The Bull Ring0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Board Beans0.8 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.8 km
  • Geek Retreat0.6 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • J Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.9 km
  • Don Perfetto0.8 km
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.2 km
  • Northwich1.5 km
  • Hartford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Beeston Street0.2 km
  • Castle Court0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.4 km