The postcode WA16 6RQ is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA16 6RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA16 6RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA16 6RQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to WA16 6RQ is The Crescent which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Crescent and is 114 m away. The closest railway station is Ashley Rail Station, 4.47 km away.
The closest primary school to WA16 6RQ (for ages 11 and under) is High Legh Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 15, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of WA16 6RQ is Mere Parish Club and is 2.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 21, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 71.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WA16 6RQ is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Central and Eastern Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA16 6RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA16 6RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA16 6RQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA16 6RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Legh Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.95 km |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.09 km | |
| Bollin Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.04 km | |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 4.39 km |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 4.87 km | |
| Altrincham Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 4.89 km | |
| Lymm High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 4.9 km |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 4.9 km | |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls | Independent school | 3-11 | 5.22 km | |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 5.3 km |
| Egerton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.4 km | |
| Knutsford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 5.47 km |
| Cheshire Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 5.47 km |
| Oughtrington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.52 km | |
| Hale Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 5.54 km | |
| Yorston Lodge School | Independent school | 3-11 | 5.57 km | |
| Loreto Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 5.62 km | |
| Ravenbank Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.65 km | |
| North Cestrian School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 5.67 km |
| Loreto Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 5.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA16 6RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklow Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 869 m | |
| Mere Court Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| The Kilton Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| The Mere | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 1.68 km | |
| Childrens Adventure Farm Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 1.75 km | |
| MHR Clinic Manchester Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 1.78 km | |
| Mere Parish Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 2.04 km | |
| The Mere Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 2.04 km | |
| American Golf | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| Tatton Park Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| The Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2018 | 2.48 km | |
| The Stables Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| High Legh Pre-School Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 2.72 km | |
| High Legh School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 2.95 km | |
| S4YC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 2.95 km | |
| The Topiary Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2020 | 2.96 km | |
| The Boxed Buffet Co. | Awaiting Inspection | 3.02 km | |
| Abbey Leys Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 3.07 km | |
| Cheshire Farm Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 3.07 km | |
| Little Bollington CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.09 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA16 6RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Crescent | 114 m | |
| The Crescent | 128 m | |
| Swan Hotel | 260 m | |
| Swan Hotel | 269 m | |
| Swan Hotel | 362 m | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 4.47 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 4.47 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 4.48 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 8.81 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 8.83 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 9.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA16 6RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Millington Clough | Valley | 880 m |
| Raspberrylane Plantation | 896 m | |
| Rostherne Banks | 1.04 km | |
| Harpers Bank Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Willow Slips | 1.15 km | |
| Little Mere | 1.21 km | |
| Old Hall Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Rushy-pits Covert | 1.55 km | |
| Lodge Plantations | 1.56 km | |
| Rostherne Mere | 1.63 km | |
| The Mere | 1.7 km | |
| Wood Bongs | 1.73 km | |
| Yew Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Dairy Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Park Covert | 1.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA16 6RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.3 Mbps | 71.3 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.9 Mbps | 16.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 71.3 | 16.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.34759600 |
| Longitude | -2.40736900 |
| OS Easting | 372978 |
| OS Northing | 0383489 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Tatton |
| Electoral Ward | High Legh |
| Local Authority District | Cheshire East |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cheshire and Warrington Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cheshire and Warrington |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000049 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Central and Eastern Cheshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Cheshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33007576 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire East 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire East 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |