CW1 2BP 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.
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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (223 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CW1 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW1 2BP.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2BP 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
CW1 2BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2BP. 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 2BP are high at 223 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
Brierley Primary School
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Adelaide School
Hungerford Primary Academy
Edleston Primary School
Sir William Stanier Community School
Ruskin Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Universe Mini Market0.8 km
- Bargain Busters0.6 km
- Crewe Asian Store0.1 km
- News Extra0.8 km
- Truly Scrumtious0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Crewe1.0 km
- Crewe Arms Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Dessert Lab0.9 km
- Oddies Bar0.7 km
- Yo To Go0.4 km
- Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.2 km
- Cafe Pausa0.3 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Dena Take Out0.5 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
- Tasty Bites0.7 km
- Big Juice's Baps0.4 km
- Flames0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- ASDA Stores LTD0.3 km
- Panku0.3 km
- Sklep Grosik0.9 km
- Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rising Sun0.5 km
- Crown Hotel0.1 km
- The Imperial0.7 km
- DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.4 km
- The Cheese Hall0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.1 km
- Nantwich6.5 km
- Sandbach6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.0 km
- Library0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Market0.2 km
- Market Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW12BP · Data under Open Government Licence