CW8 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Darwin Street, 0.5km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00094454 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BN.
309
40
£ 40,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £169k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 39.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1BN. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 164,000
10 sales · Mean £ 164,815
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1BN has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Kingsmead Primary School
Hartford Church of England High School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A and R Minimarket0.9 km
- Yummy Heaven0.9 km
- Simply Drinks0.3 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.3 km
- Go Local0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- C S Trading0.3 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.3 km
- Castle Private Club0.2 km
- The Salty Dog1.0 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- DSN0.7 km
- The Bowling Green0.6 km
- The Indian0.4 km
- The Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Greenbank Balti0.7 km
- Turners0.7 km
- Zeera0.3 km
- Caspian0.4 km
- Abbies Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.7 km
- Northwich1.9 km
- Hartford2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lee Drive0.0 km
- Lee Drive0.0 km
- Athelbrae Close0.2 km
- Athelbrae Close0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BN · Data under Open Government Licence