Malam Drive is in Rudheath, Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW9 7LA 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 Malam Drive, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW9 7JX, CW9 7LB, CW9 7LG, CW9 7JZ, CW9 7LF, CW9 7LH, CW9 7XF, CW9 7LQ, CW9 7RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW9 7LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 40.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 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 | 36.6% | 43.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 27% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 12.9% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 18.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96% | 95.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malam Drive was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malam Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Malam Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-18 | £165,061 |
| 21 Malam Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-10-19 | £176,877 |
| 3 Malam Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2016-05-23 | £201,375 |
| 30 Malam Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2016-04-15 | £220,706 |
| 25 Malam Drive, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-11-27 | £157,941 |
CW9 7LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Community Primary School Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Gadbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7JL | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leftwich Community Primary School Old Hall Road , Leftwich CW9 8DH | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leftwich Community Primary School Old Hall Road , Leftwich CW9 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road County Junior School Victoria Road , CW9 5RE | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Community High School Shipbrook Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 3,002 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 Sixth Form College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education Hartford Campus , Chester Road CW8 1LJ | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich Gadbrook Park , CW9 7UE | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adventure Wellbeing School Sherwood House , Gadbrook Road CW9 7TN | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cloughwood School Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut.com Ltd | Meridian House Gadbrook Park, Rudheath | 272 yd | |
| Arabica Caffe | 1, Gadbrook Mews Gadbrook Park, Rudheath | 436 yd | |
| Franks | Roberts Bakery School Road South, Rudheath | 443 yd | |
| W Morrisons Produce Staff Canteen | Morrisons Distribution King Street, Rudheath | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Private Social Club | 235 Middlewich Road | 939 yd | |
| Old Broken Cross | The Old Broken Cross Brokencross Place, Rudheath | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 86 West Avenue, Rudheath | 334 yd | |
| The Central Chippy | 2 Central Road, Rudheath | 676 yd | |
| happy chef | 108 Middlewich Road | 902 yd | |
| Tasty | 54 Middlewich Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 249 Middlewich Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Primary Academy GADBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Rudheath Community Primary Pitches LAVENDER DRIVE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Belmont Road Recreation Ground MARLOWE ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Rudheath Leisure Centre SHIPBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| St John'S Field MIDDLEWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.