Bishops Way is in Winnington, Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW8 4GE is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishops Way, Winnington, Northwich, CW8 4GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4GF, CW8 4GB, CW8 4GH, CW8 4GL, CW8 4GN, CW8 4GD, CW8 4ZR, CW8 4ZS, CW8 4ZD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around CW8 4GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 25.4% | 56.1% | 30.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 35.9% | -23.3% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 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 (93.1%) 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 | 56.5% | 63.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4GE this area, 2.5% 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 2.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 6.8% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 24.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 48.5% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96.5% | 92.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Way was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 569th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 340.0%.

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 Bishops Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,500 | 2024-11-11 | £30,395 |
| 3 Bishops Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-11 | £293,917 |
| 4 Bishops Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-19 | £294,462 |
| 8 Bishops Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-03-05 | £355,175 |
| 7 Bishops Way, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-31 | £282,445 |
CW8 4GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 156 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,870 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 | 1,892 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 227 yd | |
| Weavervale Garden Centre | Weaver Vale Garden Centre Winnington Avenue | 453 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 848 yd | |
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 925 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 398 yd | |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 658 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 803 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 871 yd | |
| Greenbank Hotel | The Greenbank Hotel, 199 Chester Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 679 yd | |
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 758 yd | |
| Marios real charcoal | 45 Walker Road | 776 yd | |
| Happy House | 111 Chester Road | 812 yd | |
| Zeera | 77 Chester Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Winnington Park Rfc BURROWS HILL | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Hartford Golf Club | golf | 1,053 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.