Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

VICTORIA PARK, CW8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PARK, CW8 1AX.

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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 1AX 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

CW8 1AX 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 £237k.

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

CW8 1AX is an active urban area on Victoria Park, 0.5km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 257,500

2 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

9 sales · Mean £ 205,222

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

Crime rates near CW8 1AX are high at 141 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting32
Public order21
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Lodge0.8 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn1.0 km
  • Castle Private Club0.9 km
  • The Salty Dog0.4 km
  • Winnington Park Recreation Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Northwich News0.4 km
  • Quality Save0.4 km
  • Simply Drinks0.9 km
  • Snax 240.6 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Board Beans0.5 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.5 km
  • Geek Retreat0.3 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.7 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chickenoz peri peri0.7 km
  • Flames0.7 km
  • Turners0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northwich1.5 km
  • Greenbank1.7 km
  • Hartford3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
  • Victoria Infirmary0.2 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand H0.4 km
  • Market Hall0.4 km
  • Northwich Interchange Stand G0.4 km