CW2 5AB is a sought-after residential area on Crewe Road, 0.4km from Gresty Green in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW2, CW2 5AB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, up 117.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CW2 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00184632 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AB.
472
31
£ 45,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CW2 5AB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £283k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 117.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5AB. The average age is 31.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 283,000
3 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW2 5AB has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Pebble Brook Primary School
Westminster Nursery School
The Berkeley Academy
Shavington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jack Mills Way Service Station0.7 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Finigans0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.4 km
- The Raven0.8 km
- The Station Pilot0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Olive @ JTI0.9 km
- Rookery Wood Farm0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- GLO Cafe0.6 km
- YMCA0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.4 km
- Nantwich5.9 km
- Sandbach8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mornflake Bridge0.1 km
- Mornflake Bridge0.1 km
- Badens Croft Road0.2 km
- Badens Croft Road0.3 km
- Cheshire Cheese PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CW25AB · Data under Open Government Licence