CW2 is a postcode district in Cheshire East, North West, covering 1013 active and 257 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CW2 (17%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CW2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CW2 are around £212k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CW2 at 263 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 42 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 CW2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CW2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CW2 postcode area.
44,325
42
£ 42,367 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 42, CW2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £212k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
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
Westminster Nursery School
Vine Tree Primary School
Edleston Primary School
Pebble Brook Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Ruskin Community High School
The Axis Academy
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Bargain Busters
- B&M
- Cheshire Halal Meat Centre Limited
- Greggs
- Co-op
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Farmhouse Beefeater
- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- British Lion
- Dishers Pool & Snooker Club
- DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER
- Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green
- Queens Park Golf Club
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- 4U Supermarket
- Aldi
- Co-op
- Co-operative
- Lidl
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Costa
- Crescent Cafe
- CW2 Burger
- Dessert Lab
- Fink Food Fitness
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Ali Baba
- Apos Kebab & Pizza
- Babylon
- Benny's
- Bennys Fish & Chips
- + 38 more
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