Leicester Street is in Northwich and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CW9 5HW is located in the Northwich Witton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Street, Northwich, CW9 5HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 5LR, CW9 5QS, CW9 5RA, CW9 5LP, CW9 5NT, CW9 5NL, CW9 5PA, CW9 5LL, CW9 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW9 5HW is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 5HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 40% | 43.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 39.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 16.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 21.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 95.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 91.1% | 84.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 83.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Street was 149.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leicester Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich and the 105th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Glass Leicester Street, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2018-11-02 | £1,324,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,757 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 | 2,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit B, Condate Retail Park Station Road | 109 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | 23 - 29 Leicester Street | 326 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 16 Leicester Street | 326 yd | |
| Poppy Rose Furnishing And Tearooms | 132 Witton Street | 339 yd | |
| Burg n Ice | 115 Witton Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street | 226 yd | |
| The quayside | The Quayside, 129 Witton Street | 367 yd | |
| Witton Chimes | 122 Witton Street | 372 yd | |
| Penny Black | The Penny Black, 110 Witton Street | 415 yd | |
| Swinging Witch | The Hanging Witch, 3 Crown Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chokri | 2B Station Road | 139 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Northwich | 37 - 39 Station Road | 229 yd | |
| Cals charcoal grill | 60A Station Road | 290 yd | |
| After Five | 73 - 75 Station Road | 357 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Former Aldi Foodstore Leicester Street | 326 yd | |
| Asda Northwich | 23 - 29 Leicester Street | 326 yd | |
| J Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 358 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 380 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Manchester Road | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Northwich) LEICESTER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 79 yd |
| Daves Gym MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 870 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.