Rays Brow is in Barnton, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4JN is located in the Marbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rays Brow, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4LA, CW8 4JH, CW8 4JJ, CW8 4JE, CW8 4LE, CW8 4JQ, CW8 4ET, CW8 4LB, CW8 4JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.4% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 40.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 52.4% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 95.8% | 97.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 97.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rays Brow was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.1% higher than the Marbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rays Brow has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Marbury and the 315th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rays Brow, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-12-20 | £99,455 |
| 2 Rays Brow, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-08-04 | £85,140 |
| 15 Rays Brow, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2022-11-25 | £64,316 |
| 12 Rays Brow, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-03-31 | £66,116 |
| 12 Rays Brow, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-08-19 | £75,055 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Leigh Primary School Shutley Lane , Little Leigh CW8 4RN | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,779 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 | 3,213 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 | 739 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,001 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 | 189 yd | |
| Barnton Football Club | Barnton Football Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 535 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 565 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 583 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 174 yd | |
| Barnton Cricket Club | Barnton Cricket Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 894 yd | |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 322 yd | |
| MILANO PIZZA KEBAB | 71 Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 329 yd | |
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 383 yd | |
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 383 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnton Fc (Offside Trust Stadium) Townfield Lane | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Barnton Community Nursery And Primary School TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.