CW2 5AD is a sought-after residential area on Crewe Road, 0.1km 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 5AD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 40.3% 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 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00184632 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AD.
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
CW2 5AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £208k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 40.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5AD. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
5 sales · Mean £ 221,480
Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW2 5AD has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pebble Brook Primary School
The Berkeley Academy
Westminster Nursery School
Shavington Primary School
Ruskin Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jack Mills Way Service Station0.6 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Finigans0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.2 km
- The Raven0.6 km
- The Station Pilot0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rookery Wood Farm0.9 km
- Costa0.6 km
- GLO Cafe0.6 km
- YMCA0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe1.4 km
- Nantwich5.6 km
- Sandbach8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cheshire Cheese PH0.1 km
- Cheshire Cheese PH0.1 km
- Mornflake Bridge0.3 km
- Mornflake Bridge0.3 km
- Badens Croft Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CW25AD · Data under Open Government Licence