Moreton Street is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4DH 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 Moreton Street, Northwich, CW8 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4DD, CW8 4BL, CW8 4DE, CW8 4DB, CW8 4XT, CW8 4BJ, CW8 4DQ, CW8 4XU, CW8 4XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 4DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 41.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 35.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 46.3% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 37.4% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 15.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 36.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreton Street was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moreton Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 386th highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Moreton Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-26 | £152,699 |
| 4 Moreton Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-05-23 | £177,572 |
| 60 Moreton Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-27 | £174,880 |
| 5 Moreton Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2025-03-07 | £136,818 |
| 38 Moreton Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-02-14 | £168,525 |
CW8 4DH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton County Infant School Runcorn Road , Barnton CW8 4EY | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,769 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 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | - not rated | 2,889 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 | 1,662 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LJ | - not rated | 1,679 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 | 1,410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cloughwood School Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 685 yd | |
| Weavervale Garden Centre | Weaver Vale Garden Centre Winnington Avenue | 732 yd | |
| The Indian | 18-24 Chester Road | 764 yd | |
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 782 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 409 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 663 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 794 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 842 yd | |
| The Bull Ring | The Bull Ring, 5 - 7 High Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 115 yd | |
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 125 yd | |
| The English Chip Shop | 30 - 32 Chester Road | 761 yd | |
| Caspian | 17 Chester Road | 784 yd | |
| The Pizza | 61 Chester Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 782 yd | |
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 964 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.