CW8 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the CW8 postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Cheshire West and Chester · 2026-08 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about CW8
The average home across Cheshire West and Chester is worth about £270,534 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and prices have risen 3.7% over the last year.
Of 260 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in CW8, band D is the most common, and 62.3% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 191 crimes around the centre of CW8 in the six months to 2026-09, most often violence and sexual offences (100).
There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of CW8 in Cheshire West and Chester, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham.
The district covers the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead, Hartford & Greenbank, Marbury, Northwich Winnington & Castle ward areas.
Sample of 260 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in CW8, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +3.7% over the last year in Cheshire West and Chester.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.
Primary
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WeaverhamGood · 0.2 mi
- Weaverham Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 mi
- Weaverham Forest Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
- Hartford Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
- Hartford Manor Primary School & NurseryGood · 1.3 mi
Secondary
- The Russett SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Weaverham High SchoolNot rated · 0.8 mi
- The Grange SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
- Hartford Church of England High SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
- Cloughwood AcademyNot rated · 1.5 mi
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead · Hartford & Greenbank · Marbury · Northwich Winnington & Castle · Northwich Witton · Tarvin & Kelsall · Weaver & Cuddington · Winsford Over & Verdin
Common questions about CW8
What is the average house price in CW8?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Cheshire West and Chester at £270,534 as of 2026-08.
How much does each property type cost in CW8?
Detached £439,091, semi-detached £268,826, terraced £211,455, flats £135,806, based on the UK House Price Index for Cheshire West and Chester.
Is CW8 a safe area?
Police recorded 191 crimes near the centre of CW8 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 100 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in CW8 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 260 certificates from CW8, with 62.3% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near CW8?
3 schools within a mile of the CW8 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include The Russett School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this CW8 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.