Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LEE DRIVE, CW8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE DRIVE, CW8 1BW.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.1% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Lee Drive, 0.6km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, CW8 1BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00094454 (shared with 4 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 1BW. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 155,000

13 sales · Mean £ 162,211

Terraced

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

CW8 1BW has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.6 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.6 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.9 km
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Cloughwood Academy

Outstanding85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.8 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.9 km
  • Simply Drinks0.4 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.3 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • C S Trading0.3 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.3 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The SalthouseNW0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • DSN0.7 km
  • The Bowling Green0.7 km
  • The Indian0.5 km
  • The Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.7 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.3 km
  • Caspian0.4 km
  • Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.6 km
  • Northwich2.0 km
  • Hartford2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lee Drive0.1 km
  • Lee Drive0.1 km
  • Surgery0.3 km
  • Surgery0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km