CW1 2HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Street, 0.6km from Crewe in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe East ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CW1 2HF 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, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. 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 (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2HF are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, CW1 2HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, CW1 2HF.
325
38
£ 36,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW1 2HF 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 2HF 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 2HF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CW1 2HF are high at 231 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
Brierley Primary School
Adelaide School
Edleston Primary School
Sir William Stanier Community School
Hungerford Primary Academy
Ruskin Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Golden Gate0.9 km
- Dena Take Out0.7 km
- Fortune House0.7 km
- Tasty Bites0.8 km
- Big Juice's Baps0.3 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Universe Mini Market0.9 km
- Bargain Busters0.8 km
- Crewe Asian Store0.2 km
- News Extra0.7 km
- Truly Scrumtious0.1 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Oddies Bar0.8 km
- Yo To Go0.6 km
- Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.3 km
- Cafe Pausa0.4 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- ASDA Stores LTD0.1 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rising Sun0.6 km
- DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.5 km
- The Cheese Hall0.1 km
- The Hop Pole0.7 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.2 km
- Nantwich6.5 km
- Sandbach6.5 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: CW12HF · Data under Open Government Licence