The postcode WA16 6SW is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in April 2016.WA16 6SW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
WA16 6SW 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 6SW as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to WA16 6SW is Rostherne Lane which is centered 163 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Egerton Hall and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Ashley Rail Station, 3.13 km away.
The closest primary school to WA16 6SW (for ages 11 and under) is Bollin Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.
The local pub for residents of WA16 6SW is Mere Parish Club and is 2.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 21, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Bowdon Takeaway and is 3.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 17, 2022.
Policing for WA16 6SW 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 6SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA16 6SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA16 6SW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | April 2016 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA16 6SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollin Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.26 km | |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2020) | 3.44 km |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.53 km | |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 3.96 km | |
| Altrincham Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.97 km | |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 4.13 km | |
| High Legh Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 4.29 km |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls | Independent school | 3-11 | 4.38 km | |
| Hale Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 4.58 km | |
| Loreto Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 4.94 km | |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 4.96 km |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2020) | 4.96 km |
| North Cestrian School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 4.97 km |
| Egerton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.03 km | |
| Loreto Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 5.05 km | |
| Saint Ambrose College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 5.15 km |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 5.16 km | |
| Adelaide Heath Academy | Special school | 8-16 | 5.19 km | |
| Knutsford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 5.19 km |
| Cheshire Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 5.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA16 6SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucklow Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 1.19 km | |
| MHR Clinic Manchester Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2021 | 1.54 km | |
| Tatton Park Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 1.91 km | |
| The Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2018 | 1.91 km | |
| The Stables Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 1.91 km | |
| The Mere | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 2.1 km | |
| Childrens Adventure Farm Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 2.5 km | |
| Mere Court Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 2.56 km | |
| The Kilton Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 2.56 km | |
| Mere Parish Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 2.56 km | |
| The Mere Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 2.56 km | |
| Ayuda House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2017 | 2.91 km | |
| Bowdon Vale Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 27, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Dunham Park Scout Camp | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 2, 2006 | 2.99 km | |
| 34 Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2006 | 3 km | |
| Food 4 Thought | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 3.01 km | |
| Shell Waitrose Bowdon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 3.04 km | |
| Fryers Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 19, 2021 | 3.12 km | |
| Cottons Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 3.14 km | |
| New Bowdon Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 3.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA16 6SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Egerton Hall | 90 m | |
| Egerton Hall | 96 m | |
| Rostherne Lane | 874 m | |
| Rostherne Lane | 891 m | |
| Rangemore Nursing Home | 1.16 km | |
| Hale - Ashley Road | 4.27 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.14 km | |
| Ashley Rail Station | 3.14 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 7.48 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 7.51 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 7.69 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA16 6SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Old Hall Wood | 319 m | |
| Rostherne Banks | 342 m | |
| Wood Bongs | 394 m | |
| Lodge Plantations | 692 m | |
| Rostherne Mere | 709 m | |
| Willow Slips | 775 m | |
| Harpers Bank Wood | 861 m | |
| Yew Wood | 915 m | |
| Twiss's Wood | 929 m | |
| Gale Bog | 1 km | |
| Mere Covert | 1.01 km | |
| Shawgreen Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Half Plantation | 1.24 km | |
| Ward's Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Wilbraham's Clump | 1.32 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.34752100 |
| Longitude | -2.38665400 |
| OS Easting | 374357 |
| OS Northing | 0383473 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Tatton |
| Electoral Ward | Mobberley |
| 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: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33003601 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire East 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire East 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |