Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BARBERS LANE, CW8 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBERS LANE, CW8 1DY.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW8 1DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CW8 1DY has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CW8 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Barbers Lane, 0.1km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW8 1DY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00094443 (shared with 11 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 1DY. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

CW8 1DY has low crime rates — 37 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 offences83
Shoplifting30
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson16

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 pupils1.0 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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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.2 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.4 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Lodge0.9 km
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • The Salty Dog0.5 km
  • Penny Black0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Northwich News0.6 km
  • Quality Save0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Snax 240.8 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Board Beans0.8 km
  • Charlies Cafe0.8 km
  • Geek Retreat0.7 km
  • K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Lidl UK1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Golden Horse1.0 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station1.0 km
  • Don Perfetto0.9 km
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.1 km
  • Northwich1.6 km
  • Hartford2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beeston Street0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Castle Court0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km
  • Surgery0.3 km