Abbots Mere Close, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2ZB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 2ZB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.6%	0.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.8%	48.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2ZB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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	24.8%	28.1%	3.3%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	62.8%	4.9%	44.2%	18.6%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.7%	5%	-3.7%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	5.4%	3.7%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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 (90.7%) 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	60.2%	64%	3.8%	48.4%	15.6%
Good health	23.5%	26.7%	3.2%	33.6%	-6.9%
Fair health	11.6%	7.1%	-4.5%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2ZB this area, 7.4% 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 51.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.6%	7.4%	-7.2%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	6.6%	-4.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	15.3%	0.7%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	14.9%	0.0%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	37%	51.2%	14.2%	33.8%	17.4%
Other	2.7%	0.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.4%	94.2%	-2.2%	81.4%	12.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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	95.7%	92.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	92.9%	-2.2%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	1.1%	4.2%	3.1%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.2%	37.2%	-8.0%
Christian	64.7%	46.2%	18.5%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Abbots Mere Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Mere Close was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbots Mere Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 392nd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CW8 2ZB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbots Mere Close are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Royal.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbots Mere Close, Cuddington, Northwich, CW8 2ZB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW8 2ZB

Average Price
£496,995

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£496,995

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbots Mere Close

Average Price
£535,558

Semi-Detached
£665,015

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£515,642

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbots Mere CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Abbots Mere Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2021-03-26	£462,917
4 Abbots Mere Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£358,000	2019-09-27	£477,333
Kennel Wood View, 7 Abbots Mere Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£379,950	2018-09-26	£515,823
11 Abbots Mere Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2016-05-20	£429,494
5 Abbots Mere Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2013-12-12	£459,228

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW8 2ZB

Employment

CW8 2ZB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	52
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	21
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Administrative and support service activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cuddington Primary School Ash Road , Cuddington CW8 2NY	- not rated	101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandiway Primary School Weaverham Road , Sandiway CW8 2ND	- not rated	1,132 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Norley CofE VA Primary School Hough Lane , Norley WA6 8JZ	3out of 4	3,613 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitegate CofE Primary School Whitegate , CW8 2AY	3out of 4	3,630 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weaverham Forest Primary School Forest Street , Weaverham CW8 3EY	3out of 4	4,149 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT	3out of 4	3,963 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH	3out of 4	5,207 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW	4out of 4	4,336 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU	- not rated	4,834 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
STEVE'S ARTISAN EXPERIENCE	Unit 15, Blakemere Village Chester Road, Cuddington	294 yd
Steve's Artisan Experience 2	Unit 14, Blakemere Village Chester Road, Cuddington	294 yd
The Playbarn	Units 9 And 10, Blakemere Village Chester Road, Cuddington	294 yd
The Village Restaurant And Coffee Bar	Unit 24, Blakemere Village Chester Road, Cuddington	294 yd
Jade Buddha	574 Chester Road, Cuddington	469 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Cap	The Blue Cap, 520 Chester Road, Cuddington		961 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sandiway Kebab & Pizza House	18 Fir Lane, Cuddington		446 yd
The Wok	51 Mere Lane, Cuddington		548 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakmere Cricket Club OAKMERE CRICKET CLUB OAKMERE CRICKET CLUB OVERDALE LANE	grass pitches	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.