Brook Lane is in Rudheath, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW9 7EY is located in the Rudheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Lane, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 7EU, CW9 7EX, CW9 7XL, CW9 7EL, CW9 7HA, CW9 7JB, CW9 7EJ, CW9 7HP, CW9 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW9 7EY is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 53.4% | 43.9% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 56.1% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 | 36.5% | 39.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 41.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 45.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 24.3% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 23.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.2% | 91.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Lane was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.1% higher than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 173rd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-07 | £253,676 |
| 31 Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2021-11-16 | £216,752 |
| 1 Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-03-27 | £210,080 |
| 32 Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-05-12 | £157,500 |
| 28 Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2014-11-21 | £204,000 |
CW9 7EY 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Church Walk , CW9 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leftwich Community Primary School Old Hall Road , Leftwich CW9 8DH | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School School Lane , Lostock Gralam CW9 7PT | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,767 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 | 2,050 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 | 2,953 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank School Townfield Lane , Barnton CW8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 5,150 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 | 707 yd | |
| The Hut.com Ltd | Meridian House Gadbrook Park, Rudheath | 929 yd | |
| Franks | Roberts Bakery School Road South, Rudheath | 950 yd | |
| Arabica Caffe | 1, Gadbrook Mews Gadbrook Park, Rudheath | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Private Social Club | 235 Middlewich Road | 229 yd | |
| Old Broken Cross | The Old Broken Cross Brokencross Place, Rudheath | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| happy chef | 108 Middlewich Road | 201 yd | |
| The Central Chippy | 2 Central Road, Rudheath | 237 yd | |
| Tasty | 54 Middlewich Road | 367 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 86 West Avenue, Rudheath | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 249 Middlewich Road | 276 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Leisure Centre SHIPBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| Belmont Road Recreation Ground MARLOWE ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| St John'S Field MIDDLEWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Rudheath Primary Academy GADBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Rudheath Community Primary Pitches LAVENDER DRIVE | grass pitches | 778 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.