Meadow Street is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW9 5EJ 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 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 5NW, CW9 7NY, CW9 5DY, CW9 5AB, CW9 5NP, CW9 5GD, CW9 5EA, CW9 5AA, CW9 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW9 5EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 55.2% | 51.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 CW9 5EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 44.1% | 55.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 23% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 20.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 24.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 25.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 88.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 88.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 800.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 397.4% higher than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 416.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Court Meadow Street, Northwich, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2006-04-28 | £614,420 |
CW9 5EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,233 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 | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 5,178 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 | 1,469 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 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burg n Ice | 115 Witton Street | 36 yd | |
| Northwich Tandoori | 104 Witton Street | 43 yd | |
| Poppy Rose Furnishing And Tearooms | 132 Witton Street | 58 yd | |
| GAIA | 84 Witton Street | 93 yd | |
| Charlies Cafe | 85 Witton Street | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Black | The Penny Black, 110 Witton Street | 23 yd | |
| Witton Chimes | 122 Witton Street | 24 yd | |
| The quayside | The Quayside, 129 Witton Street | 38 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street | 173 yd | |
| Swinging Witch | The Hanging Witch, 3 Crown Street | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 118 Witton Street | 8 yd | |
| Chickenoz peri peri | 123 Witton Street | 28 yd | |
| Chicken Station @ Saffron Takeaway / Dessert Station | 121 Witton Street | 29 yd | |
| Flames | 117 Witton Street | 31 yd | |
| Sunny Bbq Takeaway | 96 Witton Street | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 126 yd | |
| J Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 132 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65 - 67 Witton Street | 212 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Former Aldi Foodstore Leicester Street | 274 yd | |
| Asda Northwich | 23 - 29 Leicester Street | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northwich) LEICESTER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Daves Gym MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 742 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.