Chester Road is in Hartford, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 2AQ 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 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 2AG, CW8 2AJ, CW8 2PW, CW8 2ZH, CW8 2ZP, CW8 2ZN, CW8 2EX, CW8 2ZL, CW8 2ZJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 2AQ 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 | 46.6% | 49% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51% | -2.4% | 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 2AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% 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 | 22.3% | 19.5% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 65.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 58.8% | 58.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2AQ this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 13.7% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 60.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
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 | 98.2% | 93.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2025-02-13 | £577,421 |
| 364 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-17 | £515,625 |
| 338 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2024-10-04 | £723,717 |
| 360 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-03-05 | £456,864 |
| 380 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-02-26 | £822,918 |
CW8 2AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School Riddings Lane , Hartford CW8 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandiway Primary School Weaverham Road , Sandiway CW8 2ND | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,330 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 | 1,935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,609 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 | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Rowing Club | Northwich Rowing Club The Crescent | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Boat | 288 Chester Road, Hartford | 324 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.