Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DG.

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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

CW8 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 82% 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.

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

CW8 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Lower Darwin Street, 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 1DG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: Average house prices are around £189k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DG 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 1DG. 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

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,500

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

CW8 1DG has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.2 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 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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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.8 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.0 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

Good432 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A and R Minimarket0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.5 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • C S Trading0.5 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
  • Castle Private Club0.4 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.8 km
  • The SalthouseNW0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • DSN0.7 km
  • The Bowling Green0.6 km
  • The Indian0.6 km
  • Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Rivers Edge Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.8 km
  • Turners0.7 km
  • Zeera0.5 km
  • Caspian0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank0.8 km
  • Northwich2.0 km
  • Hartford2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Lee Drive0.2 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.3 km
  • Sir John Deanes College0.4 km