The CW8 1 Northwich Postcode Sector
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The CW8 1 postcode sector is within the county of Cheshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the CW8 1 postcode sector is home to 9,153 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 236 already in use, that leaves 164 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the CW8 1 postal code are Hartford and NORTHWICH.
The CW8 1 Postcode shares a border with CW8 2 (Cuddington, Sandiway, Oakmere), CW8 3 (Weaverham, Acton Bridge, Hartford), CW8 4 (NORTHWICH, Barnton, Winnington), CW9 5 (NORTHWICH), CW9 6 (Wincham, Antrobus, Comberbach) and CW9 8 (NORTHWICH, Davenham, Moulton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of NORTHWICH.
- CW8 1 is in the CW8 district, within the CW Crewe area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Northwich Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km² / 1,115.48 acres).
- Waterways include River Weaver.
Street list for CW8 1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CLOUGH LANE | 89 |
| BEAUFORT CLOSE | 86 |
| SHINGLER CLOSE | 57 |
| CASTLE COURT | 51 |
| PARK STREET | 45 |
| RIDDINGS LANE | 40 |
| MANOR GROVE | 40 |
| WESTMINSTER CLOSE | 39 |
| MARINE APPROACH | 38 |
| VERDIN AVENUE | 37 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 814 |
| Public order | 194 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 |
| Other theft | 88 |
| Burglary | 72 |
| Other crime | 51 |
| Drugs | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Community school
Darwin Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BN
Head: Mrs Marianne Bennett
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-06-30
Pupils: 338
Cloughwood Academy
Academy special converter
Stones Manor Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU
Head: Mr Robert Newton
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2021-09-29
Pupils: 120
Greenbank School
Community special school
Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LD
Head: Mr Michael McCann
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-03-02
Pupils: 116
Hartford Church of England High School
Voluntary aided school
Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LH
Head: Mrs Rachel Pickerill
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-21
Pupils: 1076
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Community school
Stones Manor Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU
Head: Mr Simon Kidwell
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-04-19
Pupils: 450
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school
Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW
Head: Mr Craig Burns
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-02-27
Pupils: 1208
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Greenbank Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1JW
Head: Mrs Justine McEniff
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-10-19
Pupils: 207
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £500,756 | 78 | £487,077 | 87 | £487,285 | 93 | £492,186 | 116 |
| Semi-detached | £267,738 | 41 | £263,274 | 42 | £228,257 | 42 | £214,747 | 64 |
| Terraced | £158,038 | 49 | £155,235 | 36 | £142,527 | 73 | £150,760 | 68 |
| Flats | £151,173 | 20 | £134,087 | 23 | £136,056 | 35 | £123,012 | 34 |
Important postcodes and buildings
CW8 1AW is the postcode for The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, Winnington Hill, Victoria Infirmary, Winnington Street, and The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Victoria Infirmary Northwich
CW8 1BN is the postcode for Charles Darwin Primary School, Darwin Street, and CHARLES DARWIN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, DARWIN STREET
CW8 1EH is the postcode for Cheshire West & Chester Council, The Old Vicarage, Waterloo Road
CW8 1HE is the postcode for Castleleigh Day Centre, David Street
CW8 1JW is the postcode for St. Wilfrids RC Primary School, Greenbank Lane, Hartford, St. Nichols RC Aided High School, Greenbank Lane, ST NICHOLAS ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, GREENBANK LANE, and St. Wilfrids RC Primary School, Greenbank Lane
CW8 1LD is the postcode for Greenbank School, Greenbank Lane, GREENBANK SCHOOL, GREENBANK LANE, NORTHWICH, and Greenbank Residential School, Greenbank Lane
CW8 1LH is the postcode for Caritas Building, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road, EAST BUILDING, Hartford High School, Chester Road, Music Block, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road, Hartford, Pastoral Block, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road, WEST BUILDING, Hartford High School, Chester Road, Rosla Building, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road, and Veritas Building, Hartford Church Of England High School, Chester Road
CW8 1LJ is the postcode for PERFORMING ARTS AND SPORTS BUILDING, Warrington and Vale Royal College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, ARTS AND CREATIVE MEDIA BUILDING, Warrington and Vale Royal College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP, Warrington and Vale Royal College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, and MAIN BUILDING, Warrington and Vale Royal College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road
CW8 1NA is the postcode for Hartford Primary School, Riddings Lane, and HARTFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL, RIDDINGS LANE, HARTFORD
CW8 1NU is the postcode for Cloughwood Academy, Stones Manor Lane, Harford Manor Primary School And Nursery, Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, and Hartford Manor Community Primary School, Stones Manor Lane
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