The Maples is in Winsford and in Vale Royal district. CW7 3BF is located in the Winsford Wharton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eddisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Maples, Winsford, CW7 3BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW7 3FD, CW7 3RR, CW7 3RP, CW7 3JS, CW7 3AU, CW7 3UN, CW7 3BZ, CW7 3AZ, CW7 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW7 3BF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 47.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW7 3BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 47.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 33.9% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 46.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 15.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 22.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 25.3% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Maples was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Winsford Gravel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Maples has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Winsford Gravel and the 316th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2025-04-03 | £160,881 |
| 1 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2024-12-04 | £204,447 |
| 21 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-07-10 | £155,066 |
| 17 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-15 | £131,346 |
| 25 The Maples, Winsford, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-07-31 | £165,727 |
| Full-Time Employee | 238 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 87 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School Bradbury Road , Wharton CW7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharton CofE Primary School Greville Drive , CW7 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School High Street , CW7 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Gladstone Street , CW7 4AT | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Brindley Avenue , CW7 2EG | 1out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winsford Academy Grange Lane , CW7 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlewich High School King Edward Street , CW10 9BU | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Montgomery Way , CW7 1NU | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebden Green Community School Woodford Lane West , CW7 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Tea Lounge | Unit 2, 183 Wharton Road | 105 yd | |
| Fords Of Winsford | Fords Of Winsford, Wharton Retail Park Weaver Valley Road | 455 yd | |
| Morrisons Manufacturing Staff Canteen | Grampian Country Foods Wharton Road | 499 yd | |
| The Wharton Park | Wharton Park Stonehouse Weaver Valley Road | 589 yd | |
| Tiger Trailers - Canteen | 16 Road One | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Conservative Club | Wharton Conservative Club School Road, Wharton | 822 yd | |
| The Top House | Top House, 32 Wharton Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Kebab Pizza House | Unit 1, 183 Wharton Road | 105 yd | |
| Parks Takeaway | Parks Restaurant Wharton Road | 305 yd | |
| Canton Fusions | 164 Wharton Road | 502 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Nat Lane | 507 yd | |
| The Corner Fish And Chip Shop | 12 Princess Street | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Nat Lane | 507 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily (Willow Square) | 1, Willow Square Bradbury Road | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Closed) Chapel Road | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Wharton Recreation Ground WHARTON RECREATION GROUND WHARTON RECREATION GROUND EAST DUDLEY STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.