Marple Road is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW9 7AU 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 Marple Road, Northwich, CW9 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 7AX, CW9 7AY, CW9 7AT, CW9 7AZ, CW9 7BA, CW9 7BF, CW9 7BG, CW9 7HX, CW9 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW9 7AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 33.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 45.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 39% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around CW9 7AU this area, 28.8% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 28.8% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 15.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marple Road was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marple Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 281st lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Marple Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2025-03-21 | £178,966 |
| 3 Marple Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-09-12 | £203,410 |
| 36 Marple Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-14 | £124,938 |
| 33 Marple Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2022-12-19 | £214,780 |
| 23 Marple Road, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-12-16 | £203,198 |
CW9 7AU 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.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leftwich Community Primary School Old Hall Road , Leftwich CW9 8DH | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 1,669 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 | 2,565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 4,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bites at Bethel | Bethel Church Hargreaves Road | 323 yd | |
| Fish and twist | 2 Albert Place | 587 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 5, Northwich Retail Park Manchester Road | 620 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Manchester Road | 657 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit B, Condate Retail Park Station Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Private Social Club | 235 Middlewich Road | 610 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty | 54 Middlewich Road | 261 yd | |
| happy chef | 108 Middlewich Road | 624 yd | |
| After Five | 73 - 75 Station Road | 670 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's Restaurants Ltd Manchester Road | 720 yd | |
| Cals charcoal grill | 60A Station Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Manchester Road | 657 yd | |
| Co-op | 249 Middlewich Road | 693 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl Chester Way | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Road Recreation Ground MARLOWE ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Daves Gym MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE MILLBANK BUSINESS CENTRE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Rudheath Leisure Centre SHIPBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| St John'S Field MIDDLEWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Vickersway Park Vickers Way | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northwich) LEICESTER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Whalley Road Playing Field Whalley Road | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.