Freshwater View is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1GL is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freshwater View, Northwich, CW8 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1GE, CW8 1GD, CW8 1BA, CW8 1GF, CW8 1GH, CW8 1GG, CW9 5HD, CW9 5FQ, CW8 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 1GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 38.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 47.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.2% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 32% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.4% | 95% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 87.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freshwater View was 117.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.7% higher than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freshwater View has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 162nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Freshwater View, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-30 | £156,714 |
| 14 Freshwater View, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-08-16 | £135,132 |
| 20 Freshwater View, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-26 | £135,819 |
| 28 Freshwater View, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-08 | £146,267 |
| 19 Freshwater View, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-03 | £279,024 |
CW8 1GL 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 4,546 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 | 1,033 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 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish Tandoori | 25 Castle Street | 79 yd | |
| Bombay Quay | 24 London Road | 138 yd | |
| The Core | 32 High Street | 287 yd | |
| K2H Creative Indian Kitchen | 36 High Street | 314 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Northwich Market Hall Apple Market Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SalthouseNW | Hayhurst Quay Chester Way | 142 yd | |
| The Bull Ring | The Bull Ring, 5 - 7 High Street | 227 yd | |
| The Salty Dog | 21 - 23 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Clock Tower | The Chesterway Chester Way | 346 yd | |
| The Grape & Bean | 15 Market Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The English Chip Shop | 30 - 32 Chester Road | 449 yd | |
| Caspian | 17 Chester Road | 458 yd | |
| Turners | Field View, 99 London Road | 458 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 39 Chester Road | 536 yd | |
| Subway | 46A Witton Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 180 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Chester Way | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 507 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 583 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Sir John Deane'S College MONARCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 25.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.