CW8 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Darwin Street, 0.4km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW8 1BT offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00094447 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN STREET, CW8 1BT.
322
37
£ 40,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1BT 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1BT. The average age is 37.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 231,250
6 sales · Mean £ 230,732
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1BT has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
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
Hartford Church of England High School
Kingsmead Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Northwich News1.0 km
- Simply Drinks0.1 km
- Snax 240.9 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.1 km
- Castle Private Club0.2 km
- The Salty Dog0.9 km
- Clock Tower0.9 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- The Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- Market Cafe0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caspian0.2 km
- Abbies Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Happy House0.1 km
- Lucky Pete's0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.7 km
- Northwich2.0 km
- Hartford2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Surgery0.0 km
- Surgery0.0 km
- Blue Barrel0.1 km
- Castle Court0.2 km
- Iron Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BT · Data under Open Government Licence