Meadow Street is in Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW9 5AD is located in the Northwich Witton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Street, Northwich, CW9 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 5AA, CW9 8SR, CW9 5AE, CW9 5QJ, CW9 5AB, CW9 7NY, CW9 5DR, CW9 5EJ, CW9 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW9 5AD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% | 58.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 39.5% | 41.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 | 32.5% | 36.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 27.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 30.1% | 24% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.7% | 27.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -21.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 23.9% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 4.0% | 8.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 CW9 5AD this area, 31.5% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 31.5% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 94% | 90.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 850.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 428.5% higher than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 403.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford House Meadow Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-11-10 | £280,601 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CW9 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 1,377 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 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIA | 84 Witton Street | 64 yd | |
| Northwich Tandoori | 104 Witton Street | 85 yd | |
| Charlies Cafe | 85 Witton Street | 103 yd | |
| Burg n Ice | 115 Witton Street | 111 yd | |
| Board Beans | 79 Witton Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Black | The Penny Black, 110 Witton Street | 98 yd | |
| Witton Chimes | 122 Witton Street | 134 yd | |
| The quayside | The Quayside, 129 Witton Street | 149 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street | 282 yd | |
| Swinging Witch | The Hanging Witch, 3 Crown Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hals charcoal grill | 82 Witton Street | 64 yd | |
| Sunny Bbq Takeaway | 96 Witton Street | 76 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Chester Way | 83 yd | |
| Flames | 117 Witton Street | 115 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 118 Witton Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 144 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 175 yd | |
| J Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 222 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Former Aldi Foodstore Leicester Street | 367 yd | |
| Asda Northwich | 23 - 29 Leicester Street | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 111 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northwich) LEICESTER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Daves Gym MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.