Gordale Close is in Winnington, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4XU is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordale Close, Winnington, Northwich, CW8 4XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4XT, CW8 4XR, CW8 4XS, CW8 4XQ, CW8 4BL, CW8 4BJ, CW8 4DH, CW8 4DQ, CW8 4UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4XU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 25.4% | 44.1% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 42.4% | -16.8% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) 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 | 56.5% | 64.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 28.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 4XU this area, 5.7% 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 | 14.9% | 5.7% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 23.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 40.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordale Close was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordale Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gordale Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-29 | £174,134 |
| 46 Gordale Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-09 | £245,830 |
| 22 Gordale Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-04-28 | £451,373 |
| 34 Gordale Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-11-02 | £430,559 |
| 34 Gordale Close, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-11-02 | £430,559 |
CW8 4XU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CW8 4XU 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 1,870 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 2,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weavervale Garden Centre | Weaver Vale Garden Centre Winnington Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 574 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 794 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 799 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 297 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 611 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 870 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 214 yd | |
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 323 yd | |
| Marios real charcoal | 45 Walker Road | 723 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 792 yd | |
| Zeera | 77 Chester Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.