Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

EDWARDS AVENUE, CW2 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS AVENUE, CW2 5BT.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CW2 5BT combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£172k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.

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

CW2 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Edwards Avenue, 0.6km 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 5BT offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW2 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00093330 (shared with 10 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 5BT. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

3 sales · Mean £ 186,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CW2 5BT has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils0.7 km
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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Shavington Social Club0.3 km
  • The Vine Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Playworld0.7 km
  • Shavington Academy0.3 km
  • Shavington Methodist Church0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shavington Fish Bar0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe2.9 km
  • Nantwich4.7 km
  • Sandbach10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rope Lane0.1 km
  • Rope Lane0.1 km
  • Woodnoth Drive0.1 km
  • Woodnoth Drive0.1 km
  • The Vine0.1 km