Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

BACK LANE, CW2 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, CW2 5AY.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW2 5AY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW2 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.6km from Brooklands in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Haslington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For families considering a move, CW2 5AY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 11.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW2 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00093174 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5AY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

5 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CW2 5AY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Jack Mills Way Service Station0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Shavington Social Club0.9 km
  • The Station Pilot0.9 km
  • White Hart Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe2.7 km
  • Nantwich6.0 km
  • Alsager9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Weston Lane0.1 km
  • Weston Lane0.1 km
  • Back Lane0.1 km
  • Back Lane0.1 km