CW8 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Hooker Street, 0.5km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW8 1BY offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00094447 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOOKER STREET, CW8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOKER STREET, CW8 1BY.
322
37
£ 40,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates CW8 1BY — age 37, 44% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1BY has low crime rates — 37 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
10 nearby- Simply Drinks0.2 km
- Snax 241.0 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.1 km
- Chester Road Market0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.1 km
- Castle Private Club0.3 km
- The Salty Dog0.9 km
- Clock Tower0.9 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- The Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
- Market Cafe1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caspian0.3 km
- Abbies Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Happy House0.1 km
- Lucky Pete's0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.7 km
- Northwich2.0 km
- Hartford2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Surgery0.1 km
- Surgery0.1 km
- Blue Barrel0.1 km
- Iron Bridge0.2 km
- Castle Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81BY · Data under Open Government Licence