Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CW9 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW9 5BB.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CW9 5BB 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CW9 5BB — age 53, 45% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CW9 5BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Northwich in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Leftwich ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW9 5BB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (198 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00094469 (shared with 650 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 CW9 5BB. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near CW9 5BB are high at 198 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 offences168
Anti-social behaviour103
Shoplifting74
Public order66
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Local Mini Market1.0 km
  • Northwich News0.0 km
  • Quality Save0.1 km
  • Simply Drinks0.9 km
  • Snax 241.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.9 km
  • Castle Private Club0.8 km
  • The Salty Dog0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • The Green Dragon0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • Board Beans0.2 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.3 km
  • Geek Retreat0.2 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Asda Northwich0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.4 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.3 km
  • Cals charcoal grill0.9 km
  • Chickenoz peri peri0.4 km
  • Flames0.4 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northwich1.1 km
  • Greenbank1.7 km
  • Lostock Gralam3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Hall0.0 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand D0.0 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand E0.0 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand C0.0 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand F0.1 km