CW8 1ED is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1ED represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00094440 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW8 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW8 1ED.
447
41
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1ED's 58% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1ED. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW8 1ED is moderate at 79 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
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic High School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank School
Victoria Road Primary School
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Kingsmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Northwich News0.5 km
- Quality Save0.6 km
- Simply Drinks0.4 km
- Snax 240.9 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
- Castle Private Club0.3 km
- The Salty Dog0.4 km
- Penny Black0.8 km
- The Bull Ring0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Board Beans0.7 km
- Charlies Cafe0.8 km
- Geek Retreat0.6 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
- J Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.8 km
- Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.9 km
- Don Perfetto0.8 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Greenbank1.2 km
- Northwich1.5 km
- Hartford2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hayhurst Bridge0.1 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
- Beeston Street0.2 km
- Castle Court0.3 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81ED · Data under Open Government Licence