Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CW8 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW8 1EH.

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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 1EH 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

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in CW8 1EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CW8 1EH 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW8 1EH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CW8 1EH 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 1EH. 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.

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

Crime around CW8 1EH is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order37
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson19

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils1.2 km
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Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Good346 pupils1.3 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Requires Improvement149 pupils1.3 km
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Hartford Church of England High School

Good1056 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Northwich News0.6 km
  • Quality Save0.7 km
  • Simply Drinks0.3 km
  • Snax 240.9 km
  • Winnington Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Blue Barrel Inn0.4 km
  • Castle Private Club0.3 km
  • The Salty Dog0.5 km
  • Penny Black0.9 km
  • The Bull Ring0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • J Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Sunny Bbq Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station0.9 km
  • Don Perfetto0.8 km
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Hayhurst Bridge0.2 km
  • Beeston Street0.2 km
  • Hayhurst Bridge0.3 km
  • Castle Court0.3 km
  • Athelbrae Close0.4 km