Beech Lane is in Barnton, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4PP 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 Beech Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4PF, CW8 4PL, CW8 4PR, CW8 4PY, CW8 4PS, CW8 4PN, CW8 4PJ, CW8 4PT, CW8 4NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4PP 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 | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.6% | 3.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around CW8 4PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 34.4% | 44.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 39.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 19.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around CW8 4PP this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 28.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 93.4% 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% | 93.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 92.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Lane was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Marbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Marbury and the 410th lowest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beech Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,500 | 2024-10-11 | £242,363 |
| 2 Beech Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2015-06-01 | £236,477 |
| 2 Beech Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2014-10-13 | £171,824 |
| 6 Beech Lane, Northwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2007-09-05 | £203,061 |
| 17 Beech Lane, Northwich, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2007-03-29 | £170,584 |
CW8 4PP 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnton County Junior School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton County Infant School Runcorn Road , Barnton CW8 4EY | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Leigh Primary School Shutley Lane , Little Leigh CW8 4RN | - not rated | 1,563 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 | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford High School A Specialist Languages and Sports College Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LH | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 4,081 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 | 247 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Beechwood Avenue , Hartford CW8 3AU | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 522 yd | |
| Penny Farthing Tearoom & Terrace | Mid Cheshire Antiques And Art Runcorn Road, Barnton | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnton Cricket Club | Barnton Cricket Club Townfield Lane, Barnton | 315 yd | |
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 691 yd | |
| Barnton Pizza | 99 Runcorn Road, Barnton | 692 yd | |
| Eastern spice | 51A Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 701 yd | |
| MILANO PIZZA KEBAB | 71 Lydyett Lane, Barnton | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnton Community Nursery And Primary School TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Barnton Cricket Club TOWNFIELD LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 465 yd |
| Barnton Fc (Offside Trust Stadium) Townfield Lane | grass pitches | 587 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 96 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.