Riversdale is in Frodsham and in Cheshire West And Chester district. WA6 7PS 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 Riversdale, Frodsham, WA6 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA6 7PR, WA6 7PU, WA6 7PX, WA6 7PP, WA6 7PT, WA6 7DB, WA6 7QE, WA6 7PY, WA6 7PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA6 7PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 32% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 24.2% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.2% | -2.5% | 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 | 45% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 24.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 22.6% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversdale was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% higher than the Frodsham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riversdale has the 3rd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Frodsham and the 222nd highest crime rate of 1,162 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Riversdale, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-03-02 | £190,502 |
| 6 Riversdale, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-08-11 | £172,008 |
WA6 7PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Primary Academy Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor House County Junior School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Manor House Primary School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House County Infant School The Willows , Off Fluin Lane WA6 7QP | - not rated | 841 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 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 4,094 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 | 2,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 4,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINESE DELIGHT RESTAURANT | 15 Bridge Lane | 285 yd | |
| Moons Sandwich Bar | 1A Langdale Way | 449 yd | |
| Frodsham Tandoori | 25 High Street | 774 yd | |
| Petals Vintage Tea Room | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 817 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | The Red Lion, 17 High Street | 839 yd | |
| Amore | 4 High Street | 902 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 112 Main Street | 954 yd | |
| Helter Skelter | 31 Church Street | 954 yd | |
| Cholmondeley arms | 12 Church Street | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 56 | The Sandwich Bar, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 755 yd | |
| Food@27 | 27 Church Street | 963 yd | |
| E J Fry Days | 37 Church Street | 966 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 104B Main Street | 979 yd | |
| Parkview Garden | 104A Main Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | 10 - 16 High Street | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltworks Farm SHIP STREET | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Frodsham Cricket Club FRODSHAM CRICKET CLUB FRODSHAM CRICKET CLUB MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.