Wilsbury Grange is in Hartford, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 1QQ is located in the Hartford & Greenbank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilsbury Grange, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 1QT, CW8 1ST, CW8 1QU, CW8 1QS, CW8 1SW, CW8 1RB, CW8 1QX, CW8 1SU, CW8 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 1QQ 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 | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CW8 1QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 21% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 61.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 58.9% | 52.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 58.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95% | 96.5% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.7% | 94.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilsbury Grange was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilsbury Grange has the 50th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 485th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 227.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wilsbury Grange, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2017-10-11 | £1,074,497 |
| 1 Wilsbury Grange, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2011-09-09 | £1,311,185 |
| 3 Wilsbury Grange, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2009-02-27 | £957,286 |
| 1 Wilsbury Grange, Northwich, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2003-10-29 | £1,320,850 |
CW8 1QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CW8 1QQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW8 1QQ 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%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane , Hartford CW8 1NA | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 2,961 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 | 907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coachman | The Coachman, 286 Chester Road, Hartford | 200 yd | |
| Chime | 279 Chester Road, Hartford | 544 yd | |
| Red Lion Hartford Ltd | Red Lion Hotel, 277 Chester Road, Hartford | 544 yd | |
| The Hart of Hartford | 35 - 37 School Lane, Hartford | 809 yd | |
| W Morrisons Distribution Staff Canteen | 2 King Street, Hartford | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Rowing Club | Northwich Rowing Club The Crescent | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Boat | 288 Chester Road, Hartford | 354 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 297 Chester Road, Hartford | 544 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Cricket Club GRANGE PARK GRANGE PARK BRADBURNS LANE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| The Grange School BRADBURNS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Hartford Tennis Club CHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| The Grange Playing Fields NORTHWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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.