CW3 is a postcode district in Cheshire East, West Midlands, covering 342 active and 68 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CW3 (14%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CW3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CW3 are around £346k, up 1.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CW3 at 112 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CW3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CW3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CW3 postcode area.
9,636
45
£ 40,925 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CW3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £346k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Woore Primary and Nursery School
Betley CofE VC Primary School
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Madeley High School
The Meadows Primary School
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE OLD HALL COUNTRY HOUSE
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bridge Inn
- The Shroppie Fly
- White Lion
- CROWN INN
- HAND & TRUMPET INN
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Lord Combermere
- The Tearoom at No.11
- HOMERS SANDWICH BAR
- MADELEY CENTRE CAFE
- TASTE FOR LIFE MADELEY CENTRE
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food
- THRIFTY'S
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK
- Woore Country Stores
- Farm Made Tearooms
- The Old Priest House Cafe
- THE SALT COMPANY
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- POOLSIDE FISH BAR
- RAJ TAKEAWAY
- TANGS DYNASTY
- Ayaan's
- The Village Chippy
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