Townfield Lane is in Barnton, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4LQ 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 Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4LG, CW8 4QR, CW8 4LR, CW8 4LT, CW8 4LD, CW8 4JS, CW8 4JR, CW8 4LN, CW8 4SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW8 4LQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 57.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 42.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 39.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 36.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 15.1% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.5% | 47% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29% | 23.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townfield Lane was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Marbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townfield Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Marbury and the 528th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-11-15 | £118,488 |
| 14 Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-09-04 | £166,812 |
| 11 Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-07-06 | £197,785 |
| 11 Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2006-09-15 | £223,321 |
| 15 Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-08-25 | £263,588 |
CW8 4LQ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Leigh Primary School Shutley Lane , Little Leigh CW8 4RN | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Northwich Road , CW8 3BD | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 2,386 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 | 2,420 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 5,107 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 | 3,594 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 | 356 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnton Football Club | Barnton Football Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 156 yd | |
| Penny Farthing Tearoom & Terrace | Mid Cheshire Antiques And Art Runcorn Road, Barnton | 522 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 927 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 964 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 315 yd | |
| Barnton Cricket Club | Barnton Cricket Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 76 yd | |
| MILANO PIZZA KEBAB | 71 Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 114 yd | |
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 329 yd | |
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 329 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnton Fc (Offside Trust Stadium) Townfield Lane | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Barnton Community Nursery And Primary School TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Barnton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 838 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 1,026 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 | 63.6% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 152.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 152.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.