Postcode CW8 1BJ 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 Greenbank area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenbank is £43,746 per year. The nearest station is Greenbank, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chinkers.
Greenbank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Greenbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greenbank is £43,746 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW8 1BJ.
Greenbank near CW8 1BJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Greenbank | N/A | Walking directions to Greenbank |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chinkers | Medium | Walking directions to Chinkers |
| 0.3 mi | Verdin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Verdin Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hunts Lock | Small | Walking directions to Hunts Lock |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Northwich Winnington & Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £350,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £245,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 75 | £180,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 22 | £146,600 | £214 |
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 | £350,498 | £140,000 | £255,000 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £147,500 | £235,000 | £189,000 |
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 | £292 | £225 | £263 | £208 |
| 2026 | £313 | £212 | £241 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 1BJ.
In the CW8 1BJ postcode area, located within Greenbank, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW8 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Chester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Chester Road Market | Chester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1HG | Walking directions to Chester Road Market |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 87,89,87A Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1HH | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | London Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | ADH Convenience Store | 39 Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JE | Walking directions to ADH Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for CW8 1BJ, 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 1BJ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CW8 1BJ in Greenbank is £239,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CW8 1BJ, including Charles Darwin Community Primary School (Good), Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Greenbank School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CW8 1BJ is Greenbank, about 1,091 m away.
CW8 1BJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,820 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 1BJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.