Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW1 2ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

306

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW1 2ER 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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1/10
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9/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

The IMD places CW1 2ER among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 9% 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 2ER is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Valley, The in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe Central ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 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 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00184630 (shared with 8 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 2ER. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian19.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 9%
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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 2ER are high at 143 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 offences263
Public order110
Anti-social behaviour94
Other theft62
Shoplifting61

school Local Schools

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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

Good231 pupils0.2 km
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

Good448 pupils0.5 km
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Adelaide School

Outstanding82 pupils0.5 km
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Edleston Primary School

Good211 pupils0.6 km
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Brierley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Ruskin Community High School

Good724 pupils0.8 km
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Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Westminster Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Universe Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bargain Busters0.6 km
  • Crewe Asian Store0.4 km
  • Deol's Convenience Store1.0 km
  • News Extra0.6 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Dessert Lab1.0 km
  • Oddies Bar0.7 km
  • Westminster Nursery School1.0 km
  • Yo To Go0.6 km
  • Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Dena Take Out0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.5 km
  • Tasty Bites0.7 km
  • Big Juice's Baps0.4 km
  • Flames0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • ASDA Stores LTD0.2 km
  • Food Warehouse0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Morrison's Daily0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rising Sun0.8 km
  • DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.4 km
  • The Cheese Hall0.4 km
  • The Hop Pole0.4 km
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.2 km
  • Nantwich6.2 km
  • Sandbach6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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  • Bus Station0.1 km