Princes Avenue is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW9 5RJ 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 Princes Avenue, Northwich, CW9 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 5RH, CW9 5RQ, CW9 5PB, CW9 5RG, CW9 5RL, CW9 5PH, CW9 5UT, CW9 5QR, CW9 5NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW9 5RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 38.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.8% | 12.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 35.6% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 89.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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% | 87.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 87.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Avenue was 159.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 407.0% higher than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Avenue has the highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 93rd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Princes Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-01-25 | £361,152 |
| 3 Princes Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-10-02 | £201,739 |
| 11 Princes Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2015-08-13 | £379,279 |
| 9 Princes Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2010-07-02 | £336,000 |
| 1 Princes Avenue, Northwich, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2005-06-06 | £313,803 |
CW9 5RJ 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,019 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,888 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 | 1,410 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 | 2,216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 3,869 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 | 326 yd | |
| Fish and twist | 2 Albert Place | 332 yd | |
| Church Walk Paddling Pool | Street Record Percy Street | 365 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 5, Northwich Retail Park Manchester Road | 399 yd | |
| Poppy Rose Furnishing And Tearooms | 132 Witton Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street | 380 yd | |
| Witton Chimes | 122 Witton Street | 453 yd | |
| The quayside | The Quayside, 129 Witton Street | 482 yd | |
| Penny Black | The Penny Black, 110 Witton Street | 492 yd | |
| Clock Tower | The Chesterway Chester Way | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cals charcoal grill | 60A Station Road | 292 yd | |
| Chokri | 2B Station Road | 292 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Northwich | 37 - 39 Station Road | 315 yd | |
| After Five | 73 - 75 Station Road | 333 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 118 Witton Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 354 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Manchester Road | 555 yd | |
| J Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Venables Road | 557 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Former Aldi Foodstore Leicester Street | 634 yd | |
| Asda Northwich | 23 - 29 Leicester Street | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daves Gym MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northwich) LEICESTER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Northwich Memorial Court MEMORIAL COURT MEMORIAL COURT CHESTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| The Drill Field (Northwich Victoria Fc) (Closed) Drill Field Road | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Inches Fitness Studio (Ladies Only) (Closed) Leftwich Warehouse Leftwich Warehouse Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Belmont Road Recreation Ground MARLOWE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.