Austin Drive is in Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW8 4TA is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2014-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Austin Drive, Northwich, CW8 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4SU, CW8 4QN, CW8 4EE, CW8 4US, CW8 4RF, CW8 4SQ, CW8 4SF, CW8 4RS, CW8 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CW8 4TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 29.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 59.8% | 14.5% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 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 (93.8%) 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 | 58.7% | 66.3% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CW8 4TA this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 3% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 7.3% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 20.7% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 24.1% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 41.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 95.2% | 97.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 97.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austin Drive was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Austin Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Austin Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-09 | £342,646 |
| 8 Austin Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-02-26 | £343,912 |
| 2 Austin Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-10-11 | £306,465 |
| 1 Austin Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2015-08-11 | £360,134 |
| 6 Austin Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, a newly built property | £271,750 | 2014-12-10 | £428,560 |
CW8 4TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QL | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,161 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 | 1,907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,110 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 | 2,358 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 | 1,610 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weavervale Garden Centre | Weaver Vale Garden Centre Winnington Avenue | 151 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 293 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 471 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 478 yd | |
| Penny Farthing Tearoom & Terrace | Mid Cheshire Antiques And Art Runcorn Road, Barnton | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 386 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 936 yd | |
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Hotel Manor Drive, Barnton | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios real charcoal | 45 Walker Road | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 321 yd | |
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 662 yd | |
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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.