CW1 2EW is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Street, 0.9km 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, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. 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 (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2EW are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, CW1 2EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, CW1 2EW.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2EW 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 2EW 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 2EW. 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 2EW are high at 176 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
Edleston Primary School
Ruskin Community High School
Westminster Nursery School
Hungerford Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Easy Shop0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- McColls0.8 km
- West Side Video0.9 km
- West Street Service Station0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- The Brunswick0.9 km
- The Imperial0.5 km
- Four Eagles1.0 km
- Rising Sun0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- CAFE ASDA0.3 km
- Hero's Bar1.0 km
- Kaspas Crewe0.9 km
- Lyceum Restaurant0.2 km
- Mini Beans Coffee0.2 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Caprino's Pizza1.0 km
- Cathay Princess0.9 km
- GOLDEN FISH0.8 km
- Mama Mia0.2 km
- Shawarma 3600.9 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Panku0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sklep Grosik0.9 km
- ASDA Stores LTD0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Waverley Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Crewe0.9 km
- Crewe Arms Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.0 km
- Nantwich6.4 km
- Sandbach6.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Terrace0.0 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Christadelphian Hall0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW12EW · Data under Open Government Licence