Postcode CW8 1AW is located in an urban city, within the Northwich Winnington & Castle area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Northwich Central & Winnington area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northwich Central & Winnington is £50,703 per year. The median sale price in Northwich Winnington & Castle is £242,500 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £287,500. The nearest station is Greenbank, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chinkers.
Northwich Central & Winnington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Northwich Central & Winnington has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 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 99 ft away from CW8 1AW.
Northwich Central & Winnington near CW8 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenbank located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Greenbank | N/A | Walking directions to Greenbank |
| 0.9 mi | Northwich | N/A | Walking directions to Northwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chinkers | Medium | Walking directions to Chinkers |
| 0.1 mi | Verdin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Verdin Park |
| 0.2 mi | Apple Market Place | Small | Walking directions to Apple Market Place |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £251 per square foot) in Northwich Winnington & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £332,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £245,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 87 | £189,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 21 | £130,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239,995 | £82,000 | £180,000 | £159,995 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £123,995 | £185,250 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £249,750 | £118,495 | £191,950 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £264,995 | £116,995 | £204,500 | £163,995 |
| 2020 | £272,750 | £121,995 | £203,995 | £173,875 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £122,748 | £218,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £322,995 | £140,000 | £227,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £342,500 | £117,500 | £235,000 | £166,500 |
| 2024 | £337,498 | £130,000 | £258,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £140,000 | £263,995 | £178,750 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £127,250 | £235,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £135 | £185 | £183 |
| 2017 | £220 | £181 | £191 | £174 |
| 2018 | £226 | £176 | £213 | £190 |
| 2019 | £234 | £194 | £206 | £183 |
| 2020 | £232 | £199 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £244 | £205 | £210 | £186 |
| 2022 | £273 | £207 | £242 | £201 |
| 2023 | £287 | £171 | £247 | £198 |
| 2024 | £290 | £203 | £270 | £218 |
| 2025 | £294 | £225 | £265 | £209 |
| 2026 | £319 | £202 | £249 | £209 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 1AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2026 | 31, Bowling Green Court, Northwich, CW8 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 21, Bowling Green Court, Northwich, CW8 1AT | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 3, Bowling Green Court, Northwich, CW8 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 27, Bowling Green Court, Northwich, CW8 1AT | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 5, Beswicks Road, Northwich, CW8 1AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the CW8 1AW postcode area, located within Northwich Central & Winnington, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW8 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A-Z Convinence Store | High Street, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5BW | Walking directions to A-Z Convinence Store |
| 0.3 mi | Snax24 | 24 Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 4DE | Walking directions to Snax24 |
| 0.3 mi | Winnington Convenience Store | 6-8 Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 4DE | Walking directions to Winnington Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | London Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW8 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arthur Leslie Neil
Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Felicity Laura Janet Davies
Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Andrew Cooper
Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW8 1AW records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CW8 1AW in Northwich Winnington & Castle is £242,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CW8 1AW, including Charles Darwin Community Primary School (Good), Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School (Good) and Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CW8 1AW is Greenbank, about 1,511 m away.
CW8 1AW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW8 1AW is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Arthur Leslie Neil (Labour Party) and Felicity Laura Janet Davies (Labour Party).