The CW8 3 Weaverham Postcode Sector
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The CW8 3 postcode sector is within the county of Cheshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the CW8 3 postcode sector is home to 7,474 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 184 already in use, that leaves 216 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the CW8 3 postal code is Weaverham followed by Acton Bridge, and Hartford.
The CW8 3 Postcode shares a border with CW8 1 (Hartford, NORTHWICH), CW8 2 (Cuddington, Sandiway, Oakmere), CW8 4 (NORTHWICH, Barnton, Winnington) and WA4 4 (Appleton Thorn, Daresbury, Dutton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of NORTHWICH.
- CW8 3 is in the CW8 district, within the CW Crewe area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Northwich Delivery Office.
- Area: 3.70 sq mi (9.57 km² / 2,365.24 acres).
- Waterways include River Weaver.
Street list for CW8 3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FORSTER AVENUE | 48 |
| HAWTHORN ROAD | 40 |
| LAKE HOUSE CLOSE | 40 |
| WEAVER VIEW | 22 |
| NORTHWICH ROAD B5153 | 21 |
| WALLERSCOTE CLOSE | 20 |
| POPLAR ROAD | 17 |
| BEECH HEYES DRIVE | 14 |
| MIDDLEHURST AVENUE | 14 |
| ROWAN ROAD | 14 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 |
| Public order | 68 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 |
| Other theft | 56 |
| Other crime | 33 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham
Voluntary aided school
Keepers Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BY
Head: Ms Louise Conlon
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-11-01
Pupils: 192
The Russett School
Academy special converter
Middlehurst Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3BW
Head: Mrs Emma Leach
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2023-12-14
Pupils: 124
Weaverham Forest Primary School
Community school
Forest Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3EY
Head: Mr David Erne
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-06-22
Pupils: 240
Weaverham Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Northwich Road, Northwich, , CW8 3BD
Head: Mrs Jocasta Price
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-18
Pupils: 82
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 | £476,429 | 21 | £488,917 | 27 | £390,875 | 16 | £562,794 | 17 |
| Semi-detached | £256,051 | 43 | £240,895 | 43 | £243,466 | 57 | £231,942 | 52 |
| Terraced | £197,917 | 24 | £173,109 | 27 | £197,548 | 31 | £203,258 | 31 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | £89,000 | 4 | £104,250 | 4 | £107,063 | 4 |
Important postcodes and buildings
CW8 3BD is the postcode for University Primary Academy Weaverham, Northwich Road, and Weaverham Primary Academy, Northwich Road
CW8 3BW is the postcode for The Russett School, Middlehurst Avenue, THE RUSSET SCHOOL, MIDDLEHURST AVENUE, WEAVERHAM, and The Russett School, Middlehurst Avenue, Weaverham
CW8 3BY is the postcode for St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Keepers Lane, St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Keepers Lane, Weaverham, and ST BEDES ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, KEEPERS LANE, WEAVERHAM
CW8 3EU is the postcode for Weaverham Surgery, Northwich Road
CW8 3EY is the postcode for Weaverham Forest Primary School, Forest Street, and WEAVERHAM FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL, FOREST STREET, WEAVERHAM
CW8 3HT is the postcode for SPORTS HALL & DRAMA BLOCK, Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, Weaverham, SCIENCE BLOCK, Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, and ART BLOCK, Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue
CW8 3NN is the postcode for Weaverham Clinic Centre, Church Lane, Weaverham
Administrative coverage
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