CW1 2BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Crewe in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe East ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW1 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW1 2BB.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2BB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW1 2BB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW1 2BB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW1 2BB are high at 231 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brierley Primary School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Hungerford Primary Academy
Westminster Nursery School
Ruskin Community High School
Adelaide School
Edleston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- CREWE ALEXANDRA1.0 km
- South Street News1.0 km
- Burrows0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crewe Arms Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Crewe0.8 km
- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Brierley Primary School0.4 km
- Tesco Cafe0.4 km
- Bombay0.7 km
- Funsters Ltd0.6 km
- Giovannis0.8 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- 4U Supermarket0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Apos Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Full Bellies0.8 km
- Jalfrezi Curry House0.8 km
- Popeyes0.8 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Rising Sun0.4 km
- DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.2 km
- The Cheese Hall0.2 km
- The Hop Pole0.7 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe0.9 km
- Nantwich6.5 km
- Sandbach6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bingo Hall0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- The Terrace0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Christadelphian Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW12BB · Data under Open Government Licence