Postcode CW8 1AF is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Winnington & Castle ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northwich Central & Winnington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year. The nearest station is Northwich located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Verdin Park.
Northwich Central & Winnington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Northwich Central & Winnington has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from CW8 1AF.
Northwich Central & Winnington near CW8 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northwich located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northwich | N/A | Walking directions to Northwich |
| 1 mi | Greenbank | N/A | Walking directions to Greenbank |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Verdin Park | Large | Walking directions to Verdin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chinkers | Large | Walking directions to Chinkers |
| 0.1 mi | Apple Market Place | Small | Walking directions to Apple Market Place |
Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Northwich Winnington & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £350,498 |
| Flats | 26 | £134,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £262,995 |
| Terraced | 73 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northwich Winnington & Castle
In the CW8 1AF postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW8 1AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A-Z Convinence Store | High Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5BW | Walking directions to A-Z Convinence Store |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | London Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | ADH Convenience Store | 39 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JE | Walking directions to ADH Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 65 - 67 Witton Street, Northwich, CW9 5DW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Leicester Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5LG | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.