Ashton Drive is in Frodsham and in Vale Royal district. WA6 7PX 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 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, WA6 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA6 7DB, WA6 7PS, WA6 7NS, WA6 7PY, WA6 7QE, WA6 7NL, WA6 7PR, WA6 7NG, WA6 7PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA6 7PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 52.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 36.9% | 50.3% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 23.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 6.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 43.1% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 28.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 17.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 26.8% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 99.1% | 93.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Drive was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Frodsham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Frodsham and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,162 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-10-28 | £136,270 |
| 74 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2020-07-17 | £143,345 |
| 74 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-12-20 | £177,193 |
| 92 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-18 | £186,734 |
| 96 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2018-07-20 | £154,621 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodsham Primary Academy Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School Ship Street , WA6 7PZ | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor House County Junior School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodsham Manor House Primary School Langdale Way , WA6 7LE | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House County Infant School The Willows , Off Fluin Lane WA6 7QP | - not rated | 932 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 | 1,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,956 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 | 4,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 4,026 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 | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 4,106 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 | 372 yd | |
| Moons Sandwich Bar | 1A Langdale Way | 537 yd | |
| Petals Vintage Tea Room | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 727 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | Robert Gleave And Sons, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 727 yd | |
| Frodsham Tandoori | 25 High Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | The Red Lion, 17 High Street | 943 yd | |
| Amore | 4 High Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Helter Skelter | 31 Church Street | 1,055 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 112 Main Street | 1,058 yd | |
| Cholmondeley arms | 12 Church Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 56 | The Sandwich Bar, Home And Garden Centre Mill Lane, Sutton | 667 yd | |
| Food@27 | 27 Church Street | 1,065 yd | |
| E J Fry Days | 37 Church Street | 1,066 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 104B Main Street | 1,083 yd | |
| Parkview Garden | 104A Main Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets | 10 - 16 High Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltworks Farm SHIP STREET | grass pitches | 211 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.