CW8 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alfred Street, 0.6km from Greenbank Estate in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Hartford & Greenbank ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1DQ represents 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00094437 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALFRED STREET, CW8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFRED STREET, CW8 1DQ.
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 1DQ 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 down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1DQ. 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
£ 162,000
11 sales · Mean £ 147,345
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1DQ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Greenbank School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary 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 Minimarket0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Yummy Heaven0.8 km
- Simply Drinks0.5 km
- Williamsons Bakery0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- C S Trading0.5 km
- Blue Barrel Inn0.5 km
- Castle Private Club0.4 km
- Greenbank Hotel0.7 km
- Northwich Cricket Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- DSN0.8 km
- The Bowling Green0.7 km
- The Indian0.6 km
- The Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greenbank Balti0.7 km
- Turners0.8 km
- Zeera0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Caspian0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank0.7 km
- Northwich2.1 km
- Hartford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lee Drive0.2 km
- Lee Drive0.2 km
- Athelbrae Close0.4 km
- Athelbrae Close0.4 km
- Surgery0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81DQ · Data under Open Government Licence