CW8 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Winnington Street, 0.2km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1AQ 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00094456 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINNINGTON STREET, CW8 1AQ.
326
52
£ 42,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1AQ 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 1AQ 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1AQ is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Greenbank School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lodge0.9 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.7 km
- Castle Private Club0.7 km
- The Salty Dog0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.4 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 Cafe0.8 km
- Board Beans0.5 km
- Charlies Cafe0.5 km
- Geek Retreat0.3 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Asda Northwich0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Golden Horse0.6 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.6 km
- Chickenoz peri peri0.6 km
- Flames0.6 km
- Turners0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northwich1.4 km
- Greenbank1.5 km
- Hartford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Northwich Interchange Stand H0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand G0.2 km
- Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
- Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
- Northwich Interchange Stand F0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81AQ · Data under Open Government Licence