CW8 1AD is an active urban area on Winnington Street, 0.3km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1AD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AD.
326
52
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CW8 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £173k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1AD. The average age is 52.0. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 173,000
1 sales · Mean £ 173,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW8 1AD are high at 158 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
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lodge0.9 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.8 km
- Castle Private Club0.7 km
- The Salty Dog0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Northwich News0.3 km
- Quality Save0.3 km
- Simply Drinks0.7 km
- Snax 240.7 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Board Beans0.5 km
- Charlies Cafe0.5 km
- Geek Retreat0.2 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Asda Northwich0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Golden Horse0.6 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.6 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.6 km
- Flames0.6 km
- Turners0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northwich1.4 km
- Greenbank1.5 km
- Hartford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
- Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand F0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81AD · Data under Open Government Licence