Runcorn Road is in Barnton, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4ES is located in the Marbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4ER, CW8 4EU, CW8 4EY, CW8 4ET, CW8 4EN, CW8 4GR, CW8 4EX, CW8 4JH, CW8 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 38.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.2% | 39.5% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 18.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 27.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runcorn Road was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Marbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runcorn Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Marbury and the 539th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-04-17 | £97,802 |
| 63 Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2024-02-27 | £97,579 |
| 53 Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £212,600 | 2022-08-24 | £231,747 |
| 45 Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-05 | £179,860 |
| 39A Runcorn Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-08-17 | £235,261 |
CW8 4ES 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Leigh Primary School Shutley Lane , Little Leigh CW8 4RN | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,987 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 | 3,310 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Farthing Tearoom & Terrace | Mid Cheshire Antiques And Art Runcorn Road, Barnton | 226 yd | |
| Barnton Football Club | Barnton Football Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 580 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 668 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 779 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 157 yd | |
| Barnton Cricket Club | Barnton Cricket Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 185 yd | |
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 185 yd | |
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 424 yd | |
| MILANO PIZZA KEBAB | 71 Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 463 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnton Fc (Offside Trust Stadium) Townfield Lane | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Barnton Community Nursery And Primary School TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.