Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FRIDA CRESCENT, CW8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIDA CRESCENT, CW8 1DJ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW8 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £179k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CW8 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Frida Crescent, 0.7km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Hartford & Greenbank ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00094437 (shared with 5 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 1DJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%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

Detached

£ 172,500

9 sales · Mean £ 169,655

Semi-Detached

£ 145,750

3 sales · Mean £ 140,566

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

CW8 1DJ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order13
Other theft5
Drugs4

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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 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 Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.6 km
  • Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • C S Trading0.6 km
  • The Kingfisher0.9 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.6 km
  • Castle Private Club0.4 km
  • Greenbank Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Greenbank Balti0.8 km
  • Turners0.8 km
  • Zeera0.5 km
  • Caspian0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 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 Close0.4 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.4 km
  • Sir John Deanes College0.4 km