CW8 1EG is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Street, 0.1km from Hartford Hill in Northwich. Administratively it sits within Northwich Winnington & Castle ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, CW8 1EG represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00094448 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, CW8 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, CW8 1EG.
271
45
£ 40,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW8 1EG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW8 1EG's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW8 1EG. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,250
10 sales · Mean £ 168,085
Terraced
£ 135,000
7 sales · Mean £ 126,858
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW8 1EG has low crime rates — 43 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.
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
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Kingsmead Primary School
Hartford Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Northwich News0.7 km
- Quality Save0.8 km
- Simply Drinks0.3 km
- Snax 241.0 km
- Winnington Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
- Castle Private Club0.2 km
- The Salty Dog0.6 km
- Penny Black1.0 km
- The Bull Ring0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Board Beans0.9 km
- Charlies Cafe0.9 km
- Geek Retreat0.8 km
- K2H Creative Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
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
- Hartford2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Beeston Street0.2 km
- Athelbrae Close0.2 km
- Athelbrae Close0.2 km
- Castle Court0.3 km
- Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW81EG · Data under Open Government Licence