Parliament Street is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1HJ 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 Parliament Street, Northwich, CW8 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1HL, CW8 1HP, CW8 1HH, CW8 1BX, CW8 1BY, CW8 1JH, CW8 1BZ, CW8 1BT, CW8 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 1HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46% | 49% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54% | 51% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 29.9% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 46.7% | 40.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 37.6% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 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 | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 32.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.3% | 92.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 92.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Street was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.3% higher than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parliament Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parliament Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-04-05 | £146,854 |
| 15 Parliament Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-02-12 | £106,664 |
| 6 Parliament Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2017-06-16 | £114,617 |
| 13 Parliament Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-02-24 | £127,864 |
| 11 Parliament Street, Northwich, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2009-01-22 | £117,576 |
CW8 1HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Dukes Way , Kingsmead CW9 8WA | 4out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,936 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 | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 227 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 237 yd | |
| The Indian | 18-24 Chester Road | 379 yd | |
| The Ark Cafe | Yarwoods Arm Navigation Road | 639 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 58 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 141 yd | |
| Castle Private Club | Castle Private Social Club David Street | 366 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 467 yd | |
| Greenbank Hotel | The Greenbank Hotel, 199 Chester Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 111 Chester Road | 58 yd | |
| Zeera | 77 Chester Road | 114 yd | |
| Castle Hill | The Flat, 55 - 57 Chester Road | 190 yd | |
| The Pizza | 61 Chester Road | 191 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 39 Chester Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 295 yd | |
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 926 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 198 Chester Road, Hartford | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Greenbank Playing Fields SAXONS LANE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School GREENBANK LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Greenbank School GREENBANK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Winnington Park Rfc BURROWS HILL | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Sir John Deane'S College MONARCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 931 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.