Broadway is in Barnton, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4LB 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 Broadway, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4JY, CW8 4JZ, CW8 4LE, CW8 4LA, CW8 4LF, CW8 4LS, CW8 4JJ, CW8 4UR, CW8 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4LB 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 Broadway was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Marbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Marbury and the 531st highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Broadway, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-09-11 | £229,048 |
| 38 Broadway, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-02 | £246,945 |
| 28 Broadway, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-09-27 | £208,375 |
| 34 Broadway, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2017-02-16 | £224,214 |
| 37 Broadway, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2016-03-02 | £162,664 |
CW8 4LB 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 County Infant School Runcorn Road , Barnton CW8 4EY | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton County Junior School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School A Specialist Languages and Sports College Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LJ | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 782 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Beechwood Avenue , Hartford CW8 3AU | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adventure Wellbeing School Sherwood House , Gadbrook Road CW9 7TN | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent 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 | 386 yd | |
| Barnton Football Club | Barnton Football Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 470 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 601 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 639 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 322 yd | |
| Barnton Cricket Club | Barnton Cricket Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILANO PIZZA KEBAB | 71 Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 246 yd | |
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 272 yd | |
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 501 yd | |
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 501 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnton Fc (Offside Trust Stadium) Townfield Lane | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Barnton Community Nursery And Primary School TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.