Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW1 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW1 2AN.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CW1 2AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

The IMD places CW1 2AN among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 10% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW1 2AN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Crewe in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe Central ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CW1 2AN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00184614 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW1 2AN. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 10%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CW1 2AN are high at 168 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences264
Public order117
Anti-social behaviour109
Shoplifting78
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

Good231 pupils0.2 km
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Brierley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

Good448 pupils0.5 km
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Adelaide School

Outstanding82 pupils0.6 km
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Edleston Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Ruskin Community High School

Good724 pupils0.9 km
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Westminster Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.0 km
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Hungerford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Universe Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bargain Busters0.6 km
  • Crewe Asian Store0.2 km
  • News Extra0.7 km
  • Truly Scrumtious0.1 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Waverley Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Dessert Lab0.9 km
  • Oddies Bar0.7 km
  • Westminster Nursery School1.0 km
  • Yo To Go0.5 km
  • Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dena Take Out0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Tasty Bites0.7 km
  • Big Juice's Baps0.4 km
  • Flames0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • ASDA Stores LTD0.2 km
  • Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rising Sun0.6 km
  • DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.3 km
  • The Cheese Hall0.2 km
  • The Hop Pole0.6 km
  • Crown Hotel0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.1 km
  • Nantwich6.4 km
  • Sandbach6.7 km

Bus Stops

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