Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

WHITLOW LANE, CW9 8QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITLOW LANE, CW9 8QJ.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CW9 8QJ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW9 8QJ is a safe, established residential area on Whitlow Lane, 0.9km from Mere Heath in Davenham. Administratively it sits within Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW9 8QJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW9 8QJ are sourced from Output Area E00094296 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW9 8QJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CW9 8QJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Moulton School

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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Davenham CofE Primary School

Good323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • Travellers Rest0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dynasty0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Village Chippie0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Crow's Nest Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartford3.5 km
  • Winsford3.6 km
  • Greenbank3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow Lane0.1 km
  • Meadow Lane0.1 km
  • Verdin Close0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.3 km
  • Verdin Close0.3 km