CW8 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Romanes Street, 0.6km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW8 1DE offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% 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: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00094453 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMANES STREET, CW8 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMANES STREET, CW8 1DE.
248
35
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1DE 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
CW8 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1DE. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 121,000
19 sales · Mean £ 123,684
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1DE 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
Cloughwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A and R Minimarket0.8 km
- Yummy Heaven1.0 km
- Simply Drinks0.3 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.3 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- C S Trading0.2 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.3 km
- Castle Private Club0.3 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.6 km
- The SalthouseNW0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- DSN0.8 km
- The Bowling Green0.7 km
- The Indian0.5 km
- The Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Greenbank Balti0.6 km
- Turners0.8 km
- Zeera0.3 km
- Caspian0.4 km
- Abbies Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.6 km
- Northwich2.1 km
- Hartford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lee Drive0.1 km
- Lee Drive0.2 km
- Iron Bridge0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
- Surgery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81DE · Data under Open Government Licence