Area Information for Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX

Summary Back to Top

Watling Street in Northwich is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Northwich Witton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mid Cheshire. This page combines information for the address Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CW9 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Ward Northwich Witton
Constituency Mid Cheshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

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Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX:

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Bull Ring, High Street, Northwich, CW9 5BU
Market Way, Northwich, CW9 5BA
London Road, Northwich, CW9 5EU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CW9 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Watling Street, Northwich consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 35
Flat (Purpose-Built) 160
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 6
Residence in Commercial Building 11
Caravan/Park/Temporary 4
Total 238
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Watling Street, Northwich contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 92
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 14
Rented: Other Social 63
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 45
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 0
Total 238

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 155
Two People 46
Three People 23
Four People 12
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 239

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Watling Street, Northwich consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 155
Family Household 83
Other Household 2
Total 240

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 59
Deprived In One Dimension 93
Deprived In Two Dimensions 63
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 7
Total 239

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Northwich Witton ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 172
Female 239
Total 411

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 17
10-14 7
15-19 14
20-24 19
25-29 28
30-34 23
35-39 23
40-44 22
45-49 24
50-54 23
55-59 19
60-64 14
65-69 17
70-74 17
75-79 15
80-84 32
85+ 79
Total 412

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of CW9 5EX the number widowed residents is high - 21% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 131
Married 99
Separated 9
Divorced 37
Widowed 87
Total 363

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Northwich Witton ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (59%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 111
Good 133
Fair 98
Bad 53
Very Bad 15
Total 410

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Watling Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 68
Apprenticeship 26
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 45
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 38
No GCSEs or Equivalent 114
Other 20
Total 362

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Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Watling Street, Northwich) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 394
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 3
Other Asian 1
Arab 4
Other 2
Total 410

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 373
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 412

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 373
10+ Years 17
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 412

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CW9 5EX.

Passport(s) Held
None 106
United Kingdom 280
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 17
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 2
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 156
Christian 225
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 17
Total 411

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Northwich Witton ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 39% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 65
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 142
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 48
Other 16
Total 362

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 9
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 23
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 123

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 59
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 50
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 66
Semi-Routine Occupation 64
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 62
Full-time Student 11
Total 365

Policing and Crime (87) Back to Top

Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX is within the Winnington and Castle policing neighbourhood, under the Cheshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 87 crimes were reported within half a mile of CW9 5EX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 87 crimes committed near Watling Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Winnington and Castle
Force Website: https://cheshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to CW9 5EX. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CW9 5EX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest railway station is Northwich, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Northwich 0.7 miles
Greenbank 1 mile
Lostock Gralam 2.1 miles
Hartford (Cheshire) 2.1 miles
Acton Bridge (Cheshire) 3.7 miles
Cuddington 3.8 miles
Plumley 4 miles
Winsford 4.9 miles
Knutsford 6.5 miles
Delamere 6.7 miles
Runcorn East 7.8 miles
Holmes Chapel 8 miles
Goostrey 8.2 miles
Mobberley 8.9 miles
Frodsham 9 miles
Sandbach 9.1 miles
Mouldsworth 9.3 miles
Warrington Bank Quay 9.4 miles
Warrington Central 9.7 miles
Chelford (Cheshire) 9.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School, approximately 540 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is St Nicholas Catholic High School, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Nicholas Catholic High School 1.1 miles
    
The Rudheath Senior Academy 1.3 miles
    
The County High School, Leftwich 1.3 miles
    
Hartford Church of England High School 1.3 miles
    
Weaverham High School 2.8 miles
    
The Winsford Academy 4.6 miles
    
Middlewich High School 5.5 miles
    
Cheshire Studio School 6.1 miles
    
Knutsford Academy 6.1 miles
    
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School 7.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is Watling Street Surgery, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is Brunner Court Dental Practice, approximately 360 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is Victoria Infirmary (Northwich), approximately 490 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Watling Street, Northwich, CW9 5EX. The nearest is Vision Express Ltd, approximately 170 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CW9 5EX

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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