Mckenzie Crescent is in Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW8 4FA is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, CW8 4FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4ZL, CW8 4SQ, CW8 4UD, CW8 4UB, CW8 4US, CW8 4YN, CW8 4YX, CW8 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 4FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 55.6% | 48.2% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 51.8% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW8 4FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 58.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 30.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 7.6% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 46.3% | 67.5% | 21.2% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 26.4% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 5.7% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CW8 4FA this area, 4.1% 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 4.1% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 6.6% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 10.3% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 24.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 50% | 30.4% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mckenzie Crescent was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mckenzie Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 380th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-20 | £365,400 |
| 8 Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-12-16 | £98,490 |
| 43 Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-29 | £246,363 |
| 20 Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-06-10 | £352,059 |
| 21 Mckenzie Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-05-20 | £280,429 |
CW8 4FA 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,055 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 | 2,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,468 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 | 2,713 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 | 1,292 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 145 yd | |
| Weavervale Garden Centre | Weaver Vale Garden Centre Winnington Avenue | 422 yd | |
| Penny Farthing Tearoom & Terrace | Mid Cheshire Antiques And Art Runcorn Road, Barnton | 426 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 462 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 644 yd | |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios real charcoal | 45 Walker Road | 192 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 233 yd | |
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 782 yd | |
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 782 yd | |
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 733 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 351 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.