Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

MEREWORTH DRIVE, CW9 8WY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEREWORTH DRIVE, CW9 8WY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

387

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW9 8WY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW9 8WY's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CW9 8WY is a sought-after residential area on Mereworth Drive, 0.6km from Leftwich in Davenham. Administratively it sits within Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW9, CW9 8WY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CW9 8WY are sourced from Output Area E00168848 (shared with 7 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 CW9 8WY. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 309,000

14 sales · Mean £ 325,500

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

CW9 8WY has low crime rates — 16 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 offences30
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kingsmead Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.3 km
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The County High School, Leftwich

Outstanding1015 pupils0.7 km
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Greenbank School

Outstanding108 pupils0.7 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic High School

Good1256 pupils0.9 km
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Leftwich Community Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.9 km
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Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Good346 pupils1.0 km
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Davenham CofE Primary School

Good323 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Yummy Heaven0.2 km
  • Best Local0.7 km
  • MORRISONS DAILY0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kingfisher0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Bowling Green1.0 km
  • Rivers Edge Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • Kingsmead Spice0.3 km
  • The Cook House and Pub0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Facefood0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Cross Over Golden0.3 km
  • Jolly Roger Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Yeung Sing0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Greenbank1.3 km
  • Northwich2.3 km
  • Hartford2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Monarch Drive0.1 km
  • Monarch Drive0.1 km
  • The Kingfisher0.3 km
  • The Kingfisher0.3 km
  • Kingfisher Roundabout0.3 km