CW2 5AR is a sought-after residential area on Northway, 0.1km from Park Estate in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For serious buyers, CW2 5AR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k. 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 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00184583 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHWAY, CW2 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWAY, CW2 5AR.
254
38
£ 45,600 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CW2 5AR's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £236k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £236k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5AR. The average age is 38.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 213,500
1 sales · Mean £ 213,500
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW2 5AR has low crime rates — 11 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
Shavington Primary School
Shavington Academy
The Berkeley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jack Mills Way Service Station0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.8 km
- Shavington Social Club0.5 km
- The Station Pilot0.4 km
- The Vine Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Shavington Academy0.9 km
- Shavington Methodist Church0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shavington Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe2.4 km
- Nantwich5.4 km
- Sandbach9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Park Estate0.3 km
- Dodds Bank0.3 km
- Park Estate0.3 km
- Dodds Bank0.3 km
- Crewe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW25AR · Data under Open Government Licence