Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CW2 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, CW2 5BJ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW2 5BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CW2 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 79% 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 up 67.8% year-on-year.

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

CW2 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.4km from Park Estate in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW2, CW2 5BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 £306k, up 67.8% 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00093328 (shared with 6 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 5BJ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,000

18 sales · Mean £ 211,775

Detached

£ 370,000

6 sales · Mean £ 378,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CW2 5BJ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils0.8 km
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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

4 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green1.0 km
  • The Station Pilot0.8 km
  • Shavington Social Club0.2 km
  • The Vine Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Playworld0.9 km
  • Shavington Academy0.5 km
  • Shavington Methodist Church0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shavington Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe2.6 km
  • Nantwich4.9 km
  • Sandbach9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Crewe Road0.1 km
  • Woodnoth Drive0.2 km
  • Woodnoth Drive0.2 km
  • Dodds Bank0.2 km
  • Brook Avenue0.2 km