Postcode insights

CW8 1DX

Queensgate

Northwich Winnington & Castle

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Detailed insights for CW8 1DX

Overview

Postcode CW8 1DX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moss Farm Leisure Complex.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Greenbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Greenbank is £43,746 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from CW8 1DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenbank near CW8 1DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Greenbank located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW8 1DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Greenbank

N/A

Walking directions to Greenbank

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW8 1DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMoss Farm Leisure ComplexLargeWalking directions to Moss Farm Leisure Complex
0.3 miVerdin ParkMediumWalking directions to Verdin Park
0.4 miHunts LockSmallWalking directions to Hunts Lock

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
4,639.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.87(+4%)
Burglary
9.38(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-63%)
Public order
6.03(-40%)
Shoplifting
6.03(+4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
92.4%
Other
6
2.4%
Chinese
4
1.6%
Other Asian
4
1.6%
Other White
3
1.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
32.24%
No qualifications
38
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.27%
Other social rented
16
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.2%
Shared ownership
8
6.5%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Northwich Winnington & Castle

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £290K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£350,000£293
Semi-Detached56£245,000£252
Terraced75£180,000£220
Flats22£146,600£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwich Winnington & Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwich Winnington & Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwich Winnington & Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 1DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW8 1DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202535, Queensgate, Northwich, CW8 1DXDetachedFreehold£405,000
11 Aug 202535, Queensgate, Northwich, CW8 1DXDetachedFreehold£405,000
14 Apr 202527, Queensgate, Northwich, CW8 1DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
21 Mar 202530, Queensgate, Northwich, CW8 1DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
26 Sept 202515, Castle Court, Northwich, CW8 1TASemi-DetachedLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the CW8 1DX postcode area, located within Greenbank, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW8 1DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusSir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWinnington Park Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW8 1DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW8 1DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChester Road MarketChester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1HGWalking directions to Chester Road Market
0.1 miTesco ExpressChester Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 1HAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGo Local87,89,87A Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1HHWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miSnax2424 Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8 4DEWalking directions to Snax24
0.4 miWaitroseLondon Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 5HDWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW8 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arthur Leslie Neil

Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Felicity Laura Janet Davies

Northwich Winnington & Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Cooper

Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid CheshireE14001361
ParishNorthwichE04012556
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GreenbankE02003881
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 020DE01018712
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW8 1DX

Is CW8 1DX (Greenbank) safe?

The area around CW8 1DX 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.

What is the average house price near CW8 1DX?

The median sale price around CW8 1DX in Greenbank is £239,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW8 1DX?

There are 10 schools close to CW8 1DX, including Charles Darwin Community Primary School (Good), Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW8 1DX?

The closest station to CW8 1DX is Greenbank, about 904 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW8 1DX?

CW8 1DX 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).

Who represents CW8 1DX (Greenbank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW8 1DX 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).

Data Sources

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.