Milner Road is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1JF is located in the Hartford & Greenbank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milner Road, Northwich, CW8 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1JT, CW8 1JG, CW8 1JE, CW8 1JY, CW8 1JU, CW8 4UH, CW8 4BA, CW8 1LH, CW8 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 1JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 41% | 44.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 35.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 41.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around CW8 1JF this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 33.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 94.9% | 86.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 86.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milner Road was 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milner Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Milner Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2016-04-26 | £217,771 |
| 3 Milner Road, Northwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1996-11-25 | £246,058 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Dukes Way , Kingsmead CW9 8WA | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Sports Pavilion | Playing Fields, The Grange Junior School Northwich Road, Hartford | 751 yd | |
| W Morrisons Distribution Staff Canteen | 2 King Street, Hartford | 819 yd | |
| The Hart of Hartford | 35 - 37 School Lane, Hartford | 822 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 840 yd | |
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Hotel | The Greenbank Hotel, 199 Chester Road | 177 yd | |
| Winnington Park Rugby Football Club | Winnington Park Rugby Club Burrows Hill, Hartford | 436 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 801 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 806 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 14 Greenbank Lane | 92 yd | |
| Abbies Pizza & Grill | 16 Greenbank Lane | 98 yd | |
| Greenbank Balti | 178 Chester Road | 204 yd | |
| Happy House | 111 Chester Road | 837 yd | |
| Zeera | 77 Chester Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 198 Chester Road, Hartford | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington & Vale Royal College (Hartford Campus) HARTFORD CAMPUS HARTFORD CAMPUS CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Hartford High School CHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Winnington Park Rfc BURROWS HILL | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School GREENBANK LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Greenbank Playing Fields SAXONS LANE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Greenbank School GREENBANK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Hartford Tennis Club CHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 704 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.