The WA6 8HQ postcode is in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire West and Chester postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WA6 |
| Ward | Sandstone |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Helsby & Kingsley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Sandstone |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Weaver Vale |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 29844 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Prospering countryside life / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is The Hurst(0.47 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kingsley Mill(0.22 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Acton Bridge(2.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(17.47 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WA6 8EF (0.66 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WA68HQ is 317 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1544), Between 45 to 54 (1412), and Between 65 to 74 (1365).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 310 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 121 adults have Level 4, while 34 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (529), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (245).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (183), followed by No religion (123).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (68) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47), and Small employers and own account workers (45).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (644), and 459 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1913) and European Union EU-14 (28).