The postcode WA6 8AU is located in Cheshire West and Chester It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA6 8AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA6 8AU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 WA6 8AU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to WA6 8AU is Well Lane which is centered 52 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Hurst and is 331 m away. The closest railway station is Delamere Rail Station, 4.27 km away.
The closest primary school to WA6 8AU (for ages 11 and under) is Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Helsby High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 22, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 56.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WA6 8AU is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Western Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA6 8AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA6 8AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA6 8AU
| 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 WA6 8AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 407 m |
| Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 1.47 km |
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 2.35 km |
| Norley CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 2.81 km |
| Aston by Sutton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 3.72 km |
| Frodsham CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 4.08 km |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 4.46 km |
| Frodsham Manor House Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 4.51 km |
| Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Special Measures (July 16, 2021) | 5.03 km |
| Helsby High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 5.52 km |
| Brookvale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 25, 2013) | 5.62 km |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 3, 2019) | 5.63 km |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 5.83 km |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 5.89 km |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Special Measures (December 11, 2019) | 5.89 km |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 5.98 km |
| Cuddington Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.03 km | |
| Weaverham High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 6.04 km |
| Beechwood Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 6.07 km |
| Hillview Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 6.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA6 8AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORRIES MEATS LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2015 | 959 m | |
| DRUMAWHEY JUNCTION RAILWAY | Exempt December 20, 2011 | 1.74 km | |
| SCHOOLS OUT NI | Exempt April 23, 2015 | 1.94 km | |
| MOVILLA ABBEY COFFEE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2012 | 1.95 km | |
| THE BEECHGROVE DEXTERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2015 | 2.27 km | |
| Millview Farm Vending | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2020 | 2.44 km | |
| PINECROFT (BED AND BREAKFAST) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2013 | 2.44 km | |
| EDEN POTTERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2015 | 2.75 km | |
| BENEATH HIS WINGS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2017 | 2.94 km | |
| HAWTHORN LODGE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2017 | 3 km | |
| KINDERGARTEN COTTAGE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2018 | 3.22 km | |
| CARROWDORE EARLY YEARS CENTRE | Exempt May 30, 2012 | 3.49 km | |
| STRANGFORD COLLEGE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2014 | 3.5 km | |
| SUMMERHILL RESIDENTIAL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2019 | 3.52 km | |
| CARROWDORE PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2013 | 3.53 km | |
| Eurospar Carrowdore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 3.53 km | |
| H & J Carnduff - Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| WINEFLAIR LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2017 | 3.53 km | |
| LOUGHRIES PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2015 | 3.53 km | |
| MOUNTSTEWART DAY NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 3.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA6 8AU - Data from Apr 2022
| The Hurst | 331 m | |
| Horse Shoe Inn | 368 m | |
| Horse Shoe Inn | 371 m | |
| Top Road | 500 m | |
| Hunters Hill | 510 m | |
| High Street | 4.85 km | |
| Delamere Rail Station | 4.27 km | |
| Delamere Rail Station | 4.3 km | |
| Acton Bridge Rail Station | 4.54 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 14.57 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.36 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA6 8AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Big Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Warburton's Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Well Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Darley Covert | 1.79 km | |
| The Gorse | 1.86 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Hatchmere Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Old Moat Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Finney Hill | 2.38 km | |
| The Coppice | 2.39 km | |
| The Belt | 2.44 km | |
| Hatch Mere | 2.53 km | |
| Hatton's Hey Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Breech Moss | 2.72 km | |
| Blackamoor Wood | 2.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA6 8AU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 53.2 Mbps | 56.3 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.4 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% | 56.3 | 11.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WA6 8AU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.26729500 |
| Longitude | -2.67072800 |
| OS Easting | 355362 |
| OS Northing | 0374688 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Weaver Vale |
| Electoral Ward | Sandstone |
| Local Authority District | Cheshire West and Chester |
| 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 | E06000050 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Western 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33007674 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 015E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |