Cromwell Road is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4BW is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cromwell Road, Northwich, CW8 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4BN, CW8 4BS, CW8 4BU, CW8 4BT, CW8 4DB, CW8 4EA, CW8 4DD, CW8 4DA, CW8 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 4BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 50.6% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 41.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 14.7% | -9.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 26.5% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.6% | 96.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cromwell Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 320th highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cromwell Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2026-03-24 | £245,000 |
| 75 Cromwell Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-11-14 | £354,623 |
| 105 Cromwell Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-10-25 | £283,021 |
| 7 Cromwell Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-30 | £252,896 |
| 77 Cromwell Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2023-11-09 | £198,172 |
CW8 4BW 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford High School A Specialist Languages and Sports College Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LH | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LJ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Wellbeing School Sherwood House , Gadbrook Road CW9 7TN | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cloughwood School Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian | 18-24 Chester Road | 524 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 567 yd | |
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 568 yd | |
| Relish Tandoori | 25 Castle Street | 603 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 600 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 635 yd | |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 662 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 683 yd | |
| The Bull Ring | The Bull Ring, 5 - 7 High Street | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 237 yd | |
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 353 yd | |
| The English Chip Shop | 30 - 32 Chester Road | 525 yd | |
| Caspian | 17 Chester Road | 549 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 39 Chester Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 555 yd | |
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 828 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Chester Way | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 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.