Riddings Lane is in Hartford, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1NB 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 Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1PZ, CW8 1ND, CW8 1NH, CW8 1PX, CW8 1PE, CW8 1NY, CW8 1LX, CW8 1NT, CW8 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 1NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 23% | 28.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 39.1% | 49.3% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 10.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 48.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.5% | 93.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riddings Lane was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.9% higher than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riddings Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Riddings Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-26 | £152,537 |
| 9 Riddings Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-04-20 | £552,269 |
| 12 Riddings Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-11 | £287,387 |
| 1 Riddings Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-04-05 | £438,750 |
| 17 Riddings Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-27 | £566,743 |
CW8 1NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW8 1NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane , Hartford CW8 1NA | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Dukes Way , Kingsmead CW9 8WA | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,643 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 | 2,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Morrisons Distribution Staff Canteen | 2 King Street, Hartford | 255 yd | |
| Red Lion Hartford Ltd | Red Lion Hotel, 277 Chester Road, Hartford | 263 yd | |
| Chime | 279 Chester Road, Hartford | 265 yd | |
| The Hart of Hartford | 35 - 37 School Lane, Hartford | 271 yd | |
| The Grange School Sports Pavilion | Playing Fields, The Grange Junior School Northwich Road, Hartford | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hall | Hartford Hall Hotel, 81 School Lane, Hartford | 560 yd | |
| Northwich Rowing Club | Northwich Rowing Club The Crescent | 575 yd | |
| Winnington Park Rugby Football Club | Winnington Park Rugby Club Burrows Hill, Hartford | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop | 297 Chester Road, Hartford | 265 yd | |
| Abbies Pizza & Grill | 16 Greenbank Lane | 967 yd | |
| Fortune House | 14 Greenbank Lane | 968 yd | |
| Slow Boat | 288 Chester Road, Hartford | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 198 Chester Road, Hartford | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Cricket Club GRANGE PARK GRANGE PARK BRADBURNS LANE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Hartford Tennis Club CHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 524 yd |
| The Grange School BRADBURNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Hartford High School CHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College (Hartford Campus) HARTFORD CAMPUS HARTFORD CAMPUS CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 863 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.