Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AL.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1AL 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1AL's 72% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AL is a mixed residential 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 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 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 1AL. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Semi-Detached

£ 352,500

1 sales · Mean £ 352,500

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

Crime around CW8 1AL is above average at 107 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting26
Public order22
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.8 km
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.2 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Lodge0.8 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.8 km
  • Castle Private Club0.8 km
  • The Salty Dog0.2 km
  • Winnington Park Recreation Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Northwich News0.3 km
  • Quality Save0.4 km
  • Simply Drinks0.8 km
  • Snax 240.7 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Board Beans0.5 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.5 km
  • Geek Retreat0.3 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Asda Northwich0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.7 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chickenoz peri peri0.7 km
  • Flames0.6 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northwich1.4 km
  • Greenbank1.5 km
  • Hartford3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Infirmary0.1 km
  • Victoria Infirmary0.1 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand H0.3 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand G0.3 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand F0.3 km