Peckforton Way is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1EW is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peckforton Way, Northwich, CW8 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1EN, CW8 1ER, CW8 1HB, CW8 1HA, CW8 1HD, CW8 1EJ, CW8 1JB, CW8 1HX, CW8 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 1EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 CW8 1EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 42.6% | 51.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 25.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 50.8% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 20.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.3% | 90.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peckforton Way was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% higher than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peckforton Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 282nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Peckforton Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-13 | £82,242 |
| 14 Peckforton Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-06-08 | £122,109 |
| 19 Peckforton Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-01-24 | £79,305 |
| 27 Peckforton Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2016-12-21 | £94,679 |
| 5 Peckforton Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2011-11-17 | £94,532 |
CW8 1EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Dukes Way , Kingsmead CW9 8WA | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 885 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian | 18-24 Chester Road | 98 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 170 yd | |
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 181 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe | Yarwoods Arm Navigation Road | 341 yd | |
| Relish Tandoori | 25 Castle Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Private Club | Castle Private Social Club David Street | 142 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 267 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 413 yd | |
| The SalthouseNW | Hayhurst Quay Chester Way | 568 yd | |
| The Bull Ring | The Bull Ring, 5 - 7 High Street | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian | 17 Chester Road | 85 yd | |
| The English Chip Shop | 30 - 32 Chester Road | 104 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 39 Chester Road | 139 yd | |
| The Pizza | 61 Chester Road | 215 yd | |
| Castle Hill | The Flat, 55 - 57 Chester Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 119 yd | |
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 543 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Chester Way | 742 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Sir John Deane'S College MONARCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Greenbank Playing Fields SAXONS LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.