Brooke Avenue is in Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW8 4ZS is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brooke Avenue, Northwich, CW8 4ZS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4ZQ, CW8 4ZR, CW8 4HN, CW8 4ZT, CW8 4GD, CW8 4ZF, CW8 4YJ, CW8 4GB, CW8 4ZD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW8 4ZS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4ZS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 35.9% | 45.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 47% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 4.7% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| 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 (94.3%) 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% | 67.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 26.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| 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 4ZS this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 4.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 3.4% | -13.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 24.4% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 51.7% | 21.7% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| 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% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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% | 92.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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% | 92.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooke Avenue was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brooke Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 390th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Brooke Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2025-02-18 | £215,226 |
| 12 Brooke Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-03-21 | £360,557 |
| 11 Brooke Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-05-26 | £268,155 |
| 10 Brooke Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2022-03-07 | £417,486 |
| 8 Brooke Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-25 | £429,276 |
CW8 4ZS 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Keepers Lane , Weaverham CW8 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,869 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 | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,088 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 | 2,146 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 254 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 471 yd | |
| Ground | 43 Walker Road | 637 yd | |
| Northwich Sauna | Sauna Sauna Winnington Lane | 872 yd | |
| J D Auctions | Unit 9-10, Winnington Leisure Park Winnington Lane | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Recreation Club | Winnington Park Recreation Club Park Road | 632 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 651 yd | |
| Hartford Golf Club | Hartford Golf Club Wallerscote Road, Weaverham | 990 yd | |
| Winnington Park Rugby Football Club | Winnington Park Rugby Club Burrows Hill, Hartford | 1,046 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios real charcoal | 45 Walker Road | 574 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Walker Road | 696 yd | |
| Chezzy burger | 27 Winnington Lane | 767 yd | |
| Lucky Pete's | 4 Winnington Lane | 880 yd | |
| Greenbank Balti | 178 Chester Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE YOUTH CLUB WINNINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Winnington Park Recreation Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Winnington Park Rfc BURROWS HILL | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| The Works Gym | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Hartford Golf Club | golf | 989 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 273.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.