CW8 Postcode District
CW8 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Northwich Post town in Cheshire
The CW8 postcode district is located in the CW Crewe postal area, CW8 has a population of 40,289 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 28.31 square miles (73.33 square kilometres or 18,121.04 acres).
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District overview
In the CW8 postcode district in Cheshire, the primary settlement is Northwich. Other significant settlements in the district include Hartford, Acton Bridge, Crowton, Cuddington, Davenham, Delamere, Gorstage, Oakmere, Sandiway, and Whitegate. The county is Cheshire, which is located in England. The most significant post town in the district is Northwich.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CW8 1, covers Hartford and Northwich in Cheshire.
The sector CW8 2, covers Cuddington and Sandiway and Oakmere in Cheshire.
The sector CW8 3, covers Weaverham in Cheshire.
The sector CW8 4, covers Northwich and Barnton in Cheshire.
The post town for this district is NORTHWICH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cheshire West and Chester (B) area with a total of 1109 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Northwich | 3.59 | ENE |
| Winsford | 4.55 | SE |
| Frodsham | 6.49 | WNW |
| Middlewich | 7.29 | ESE |
| Runcorn | 8.70 | NW |
| Widnes | 9.88 | NW |
| Warrington | 9.92 | N |
| Knutsford | 9.95 | ENE |
| Lymm | 10.57 | NNE |
| Sandbach | 11.90 | SE |
| Crewe | 12.23 | SSE |
| Nantwich | 12.64 | SSE |
| Chester | 12.90 | WSW |
| Ellesmere Port | 12.97 | W |
| Partington | 13.82 | NNE |
| Hale | 14.04 | NE |
| Altrincham | 14.08 | NE |
| Newton-le-Willows | 14.53 | N |
| Prescot | 15.40 | NW |
| Haydock | 15.60 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,221
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverham | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 151 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 149 |
| Barnton | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 142 |
| Cuddington | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 135 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 1 | 134 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 1 | 106 |
| Sandiway | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 50 |
| Oakmere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 35 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 28 |
| Cuddington | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 27 |
| Crowton | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 27 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 25 |
| Little Leigh | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 23 |
| Whitegate | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 19 |
| Sandiway | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 17 |
| Acton Bridge | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 16 |
| Winnington | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 14 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 14 |
| Winnington | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 14 |
| Gorstage | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 12 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 11 |
| Delamere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 10 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 5 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 1 | 4 |
| Oakmere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 4 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 4 |
| Cuddington | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 3 |
| Little Leigh | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 3 |
| Acton Bridge | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Bartington | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 2 |
| Cuddington | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Gorstage | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Whitegate | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Oakmere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Sandiway | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 2 |
| Whitegate | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Little Leigh | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 1 |
| NORTHWICH | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 1 |
| Little Leigh | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 1 |
| Bartington | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 1 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 1 | 1 |
| Barnton | NORTHWICH | CW8 4 | 1 |
| Davenham | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Whitegate | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Sandiway | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Whitegate | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Oakmere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Sandiway | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Delamere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Weaverham | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 1 |
| Delamere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Weaverham | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 1 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 1 |
| Oakmere | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Hartford | NORTHWICH | CW8 3 | 1 |
| Cuddington | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Acton Bridge | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
| Gorstage | NORTHWICH | CW8 2 | 1 |
Street list for CW8
DAISY BANK LANE
ANDERTON WITH MARBURY, Northwich, Cheshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41702969
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CLOUGH LANE | 89 |
| BEAUFORT CLOSE | 86 |
| SHINGLER CLOSE | 57 |
| CASTLE COURT | 51 |
| FORSTER AVENUE | 48 |
| PARK STREET | 45 |
| SPENCER STREET | 40 |
| RIDDINGS LANE | 40 |
| MANOR GROVE | 40 |
| HAWTHORN ROAD | 39 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2380 |
| Public order | 506 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 356 |
| Other theft | 265 |
| Other crime | 161 |
| Burglary | 161 |
| Drugs | 106 |
| Vehicle crime | 85 |
| Shoplifting | 78 |
| Possession of weapons | 40 |
| Bicycle theft | 22 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER ROAD | NORTHWICH | 35 | CW8 1HG | View map | |
| CHESTER ROAD | NORTHWICH | SANDIWAY | 24 | CW8 2EB | View map |
| CHESTER ROAD | NORTHWICH | HARTFORD | 17 | CW8 1QL | View map |
| NORTHWICH ROAD | NORTHWICH | WEAVERHAM | 17 | CW8 3EU | View map |
| LYDYETT LANE | NORTHWICH | BARNTON | 9 | CW8 4JR | View map |
| NORLEY ROAD | NORTHWICH | CUDDINGTON | 8 | CW8 2LE | View map |
| RUNCORN ROAD | NORTHWICH | BARNTON | 8 | CW8 4EX | View map |
| LIME AVENUE | NORTHWICH | WEAVERHAM | 7 | CW8 3DE | View map |
| GREENBANK LANE | NORTHWICH | 6 | CW8 1JG | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | NORTHWICH | WEAVERHAM | 6 | CW8 3HA | View map |
| MERE LANE | NORTHWICH | CUDDINGTON | 6 | CW8 2NR | View map |
Schools in the district
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Darwin Street , Castle , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1BN
Headteacher: Mrs Marianne Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Greenbank Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1JW
Headteacher: Mr Craig Burns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greenbank Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1JW
Headteacher: Mrs Justine McEniff (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenbank School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Greenbank Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1LD
Headteacher: Mr Michael McCann (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hartford Church of England High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hartford Campus Chester Road , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1LH
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Pickerill
Ofsted rating: Good
Hartford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Riddings Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1NA
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Cade (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stones Manor Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Headteacher: Mr Simon Kidwell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cloughwood Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Stones Manor Lane , Hartford , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Headteacher: Mr Robert Newton (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Whitegate CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitegate , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2AY
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Mackenzie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sandiway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Weaverham Road , Sandiway , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2ND
Headteacher: Mr Chris Priddey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sandiway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Weaverham Road , Sandiway , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2ND
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Bertram (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Cuddington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ash Road , Cuddington , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2NY
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Mills (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cuddington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ash Road , Cuddington , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2NY
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Mills (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crowton , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 2RW
Headteacher: Miss Lauren Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
University Primary Academy Weaverham
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northwich Road , Weaverham , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3BD
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Titterton (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Weaverham Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northwich Road , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3BD
Headteacher: Mrs Jocasta Price
Ofsted rating: Good
The Russett School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3BW
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Leach (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Phase: Primary
Address:
Keepers Lane , Weaverham , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3BY
Headteacher: Ms Louise Conlon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Weaverham Forest Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Forest Street , Weaverham , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3EY
Headteacher: Mr David Erne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Weaverham High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lime Avenue , Weaverham , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 3HT
Headteacher: Ms Clare Morgan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Firdale Road , Firdale Park , Winnington , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr Robin Cole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Townfield Lane , Barnton , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4QL
Headteacher: Mrs Annette Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Townfield Lane , Barnton , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4QL
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Lawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rosebank School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Townfield Lane , Barnton , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4QP
Headteacher: Mr Adam Westwater (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Little Leigh Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shutley Lane , Little Leigh , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4RN
Headteacher: Mrs S E Woodward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Little Leigh Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shutley Lane , Little Leigh , Northwich
Postcode: CW8 4RN
Headteacher: Mrs T Clarke (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dental Surgery | 61 MERE LANE, SANDIWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 2NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 12 CHURCH STREET, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 3NG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Chester Road Dental Surgery | 118 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4AN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 2 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4BA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | White The Dentist | 137 RUNCORN ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4HD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Barratt And Partners | WEAVERHAM ROAD SURGERY, 1A WEAVERHAM ROAD, SANDIWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 2NJ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Firdale Medical Centre | FIRDALE ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4AZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01606 544300 |
| 3 | The Weaverham Surgery | NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 3EU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01606 544342 |
| 4 | Oakwood Medical Centre | BROADWAY, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4LF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01606 544241 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 16 FIR LANE, SANDIWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 2NT | PHARMACY | Call 01606 882449 |
| 2 | Well | BROADWAY, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4LF | PHARMACY | Call 01606 783178 |
| 3 | Barnton Pharmacy | 76 RUNCORN ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4EY | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Hoggs Chemist | FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE, FIRDALE ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4AZ | PHARMACY | Call 01606 77485 |
| 5 | Hartford Pharmacy | 299 CHESTER ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CW8 1QL | PHARMACY | Call 01606 74261 |
| 6 | Lime Avenue Pharmacy | 7 LIME AVENUE, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CW8 3DE | PHARMACY | Call 01606 853122 |
| 7 | Weaverham Pharmacy | 7-9 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CW8 3EU | PHARMACY | Call 01606 853385 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bos Opticians | 79 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 1HH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Mullen Opticians | 37 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 3EU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £494,024 | 241 | £459,615 | 259 | £443,578 | 253 | £461,006 | 304 |
| Semi-detached | £264,860 | 229 | £247,000 | 258 | £248,126 | 223 | £246,495 | 307 |
| Terraced | £193,849 | 182 | £189,438 | 165 | £177,693 | 202 | £183,566 | 233 |
| Flats | £164,154 | 45 | £148,132 | 53 | £125,674 | 62 | £162,510 | 76 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Hartford (Cheshire)
CRS Code: HTF
Operator: LN
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Cuddington
CRS Code: CUD
Operator: NT
Line: Mid-Cheshire line
Company: Northern
Acton Bridge (Cheshire)
CRS Code: ACB
Operator: LN
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Delamere
CRS Code: DLM
Operator: NT
Line: Mid-Cheshire line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M56 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.62
Average Driving Distance: 7.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1083
M56 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.10
Average Driving Distance: 7.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1035
M6 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.60
Average Driving Distance: 8.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 617
M6 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.04
Average Driving Distance: 9.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 539
M56 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.22
Average Driving Distance: 10.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 902
M56 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.37
Average Driving Distance: 10.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 561
M53 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.70
Average Driving Distance: 10.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 41
M6 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.59
Average Driving Distance: 10.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
M53 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.75
Average Driving Distance: 12.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
M56 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.37
Average Driving Distance: 10.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 242
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CW8 1 | Northwich Delivery Office |
| CW8 2 | Northwich Delivery Office |
| CW8 3 | Northwich Delivery Office |
| CW8 4 | Northwich Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | W | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| C | W | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Ape! Hire Wire Forest Adventure - Delamere | Country Parks | Country Park | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CW8 postal code is NORTHWICH followed by Hartford, and Weaverham.
The CW8 Postcode shares a border with CW6 (TARPORLEY, Kelsall, Bunbury), CW7 (WINSFORD, Winsford Industrial Estate, Wettenhall), CW9 (NORTHWICH, Rudheath, Davenham), WA4 (WARRINGTON, Appleton, Stockton Heath), WA6 (FRODSHAM, Helsby, Kingsley) and WA7 (RUNCORN, Castlefields, Murdishaw).
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