Ellis Lane is in Frodsham and in Cheshire West And Chester district. WA6 7HY is located in the Frodsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ellis Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA6 7HX, WA6 7HZ, WA6 7JD, WA6 7HR, WA6 7JY, WA6 7JL, WA6 7HA, WA6 7HP, WA6 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA6 7HY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 56.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 43.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 WA6 7HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 35.6% | 49.6% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 28.7% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 54.7% | 51.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 6% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 35% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.6% | 94.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellis Lane was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.4% higher than the Frodsham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Ellis Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Frodsham and the 93rd highest crime rate of 1,162 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Ellis Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-08-30 | £788,283 |
| Crofthurst Ellis Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2009-11-06 | £581,105 |
WA6 7HY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WA6 7HY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodsham Manor House Primary School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor House County Junior School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Primary Academy Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House County Infant School The Willows , Off Fluin Lane WA6 7QP | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodsham School, A Science and Technology College Princeway , WA6 6RP | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | 3out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton House School Halton Station Road , Sutton Weaver WA7 3EW | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petals Vintage Tea Room | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 420 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 420 yd | |
| CHINESE DELIGHT RESTAURANT | 15 Bridge Lane | 610 yd | |
| Moons Sandwich Bar | 1A Langdale Way | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 56 | The Sandwich Bar, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltworks Farm SHIP STREET | grass pitches | 690 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.