CW1 2BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Crewe in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe East ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW1 2BE offers 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW1 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW1 2BE.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2BE 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 2BE 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 2BE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW1 2BE are high at 165 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.
school Local Schools
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Adelaide School
Brierley Primary School
Edleston Primary School
Ruskin Community High School
Westminster Nursery School
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Universe Mini Market0.7 km
- Bargain Busters0.6 km
- Crewe Asian Store0.3 km
- News Extra0.6 km
- Truly Scrumtious0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Dessert Lab0.9 km
- Oddies Bar0.6 km
- Westminster Nursery School0.9 km
- Yo To Go0.6 km
- Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dena Take Out0.5 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Tasty Bites0.6 km
- Big Juice's Baps0.4 km
- Flames0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- ASDA Stores LTD0.2 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrison's Daily0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rising Sun0.7 km
- DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.3 km
- The Cheese Hall0.3 km
- The Hop Pole0.4 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.2 km
- Nantwich6.3 km
- Sandbach6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CW12BE · Data under Open Government Licence