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CW8

NORTHWICH

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW8 covers NORTHWICH in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £312,093
1yr change ▲ 7.3%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£312,093

▲ 7.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

310 Mbps

Property Prices in CW8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW8 is £312,093, broadly in line with the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW8 cost 8.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW8 have risen 7.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £465,026 742
Semi-detached £253,593 699
Terraced £185,866 538
Flat £143,936 160
All types £312,093 2188

5-Year Price History

£304K £310K £316K £322K £328K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CW8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW8 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CW8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW8 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Charles Darwin Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Weaverham Forest Primary School Primary Good mi
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Primary Good mi
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CW8 are 310.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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310.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW8 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CW8 — NORTHWICH

Area Summary

CW8 (NORTHWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£312,093), low crime (89% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (310 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CW8 NORTHWICH

What is the average house price in CW8 NORTHWICH?
The average house price in CW8 (NORTHWICH) is £312,093, based on 2188 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.3% over the past year.
Is CW8 NORTHWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in CW8 is significantly below the national average (8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CW8 NORTHWICH?
The population of CW8 (NORTHWICH) is approximately 371,652 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CW8?
The average broadband download speed in CW8 is 310 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CW8 NORTHWICH?
There are 23 schools in or near CW8. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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