CW9 5AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Witton Street, 0.2km from Northwich in Northwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northwich Leftwich ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are high (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CW9 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00094469 (shared with 650 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITTON STREET, CW9 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON STREET, CW9 5AP.
412
53
£ 42,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW9 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW9 5AP spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW9 5AP. The average age is 52.7. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW9 5AP are high at 178 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
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Local Mini Market1.0 km
- Northwich News0.1 km
- Quality Save0.1 km
- Simply Drinks0.9 km
- Snax 241.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn1.0 km
- Castle Private Club0.9 km
- The Salty Dog0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- The Green Dragon0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Board Beans0.2 km
- Charlies Cafe0.2 km
- Geek Retreat0.1 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.1 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Asda Northwich0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Horse0.4 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.3 km
- Cals charcoal grill0.9 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.4 km
- Flames0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northwich1.1 km
- Greenbank1.7 km
- Lostock Gralam3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Hall0.1 km
- Sheath Street0.1 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand D0.1 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand C0.1 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand E0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CW95AP · Data under Open Government Licence