Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSGATE, CW8 1DU.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CW8 1DU is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

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

CW8 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Queensgate, 0.3km from Castle Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, CW8 1DU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 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 1DU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

9 sales · Mean £ 261,166

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

CW8 1DU has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting30
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement280 pupils1.1 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.1 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.2 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Lodge0.8 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.3 km
  • Castle Private Club0.4 km
  • The Salty Dog0.6 km
  • Winnington Park Recreation Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Northwich News0.7 km
  • Quality Save0.8 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Snax 240.7 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Board Beans0.9 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.9 km
  • Geek Retreat0.7 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway1.0 km
  • Caspian0.2 km
  • Don Perfetto1.0 km
  • Happy House0.4 km
  • Lucky Pete's0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.0 km
  • Northwich1.7 km
  • Hartford2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Beeston Street0.2 km
  • Castle Court0.2 km
  • Blue Barrel0.3 km
  • Surgery0.3 km
  • Surgery0.3 km