Foxes Fold is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4XF is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxes Fold, Northwich, CW8 4XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4XG, CW8 4XE, CW8 1AT, CW8 4EA, CW8 4XB, CW8 1AP, CW8 4DA, CW8 4XA, CW8 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 4XF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 50.6% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 41.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 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 | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 14.7% | -9.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 26.5% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.6% | 96.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxes Fold was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Foxes Fold has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 323rd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Foxes Fold, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2018-02-09 | £143,000 |
| 7 Foxes Fold, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2012-09-07 | £166,711 |
| 8 Foxes Fold, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2011-11-01 | £252,020 |
| 1 Foxes Fold, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2009-09-04 | £244,493 |
| 2 Foxes Fold, Northwich, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2007-04-16 | £309,185 |
CW8 4XF 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,653 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 2 Weaver Point Way | 525 yd | |
| BEAR Northwich | 2 Weaver Point Way | 525 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 39 - 41 High Street | 545 yd | |
| PLY | 5 Weaver Point Way | 548 yd | |
| Hometown Burgers | 5 Weaver Point Way | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salty Dog | 21 - 23 High Street | 575 yd | |
| The Bull Ring | The Bull Ring, 5 - 7 High Street | 577 yd | |
| Swinging Witch | The Hanging Witch, 3 Crown Street | 609 yd | |
| The Grape & Bean | 15 Market Street | 614 yd | |
| The SalthouseNW | Hayhurst Quay Chester Way | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 322 yd | |
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 453 yd | |
| The English Chip Shop | 30 - 32 Chester Road | 765 yd | |
| Caspian | 17 Chester Road | 789 yd | |
| Subway | 46A Witton Street | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 22 London Road | 797 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 814 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 40 Chester Way | 960 yd | |
| J Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.