Is CW2 5BA a safe place to live?

Yes, CW2 5BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CW2 5BA?

The population for the CW2 5BA area is approximately 227 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CW2 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CW2 5BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

227

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

work

Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety

10/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

favoriteHealth

2/10

workEmployment

7/10

diversity_3Diversity

3/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

directions_transitTransit

3/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

2/10

psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CW2 5BA spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

shield Safety 10/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW2 5BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Brooklands in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Haslington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

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

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5BA. 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%

lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CW2 5BA has low crime rates — 26 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 offences4

Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km

Weston Village Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

White Hart Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crewe3.0 km
Nantwich6.3 km
Alsager9.1 km

Bus Stops

Weston Lane0.4 km
Weston Lane0.4 km