CW8 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Darwin Street, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00094437 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DARWIN STREET, CW8 1DL.
271
44
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
CW8 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 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. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
9 sales · Mean £ 187,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1DL has low crime rates — 21 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
Greenbank School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Kingsmead Primary School
Hartford Church of England High School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A and R Minimarket0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Yummy Heaven0.7 km
- Simply Drinks0.5 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- C S Trading0.5 km
- The Kingfisher1.0 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
- Castle Private Club0.4 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- DSN0.7 km
- The Bowling Green0.5 km
- The Indian0.6 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Rivers Edge Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greenbank Balti0.8 km
- Turners0.7 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 Close0.3 km
- Athelbrae Close0.3 km
- Sir John Deanes College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81DL · Data under Open Government Licence