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.
EDWARDS AVENUE, CW2 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS AVENUE, CW2 5BT.
422
43
£ 45,600 /yr
43%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Shavington Primary School
Shavington Academy
The Berkeley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Shavington Social Club0.3 km
- The Vine Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Playworld0.7 km
- Shavington Academy0.3 km
- Shavington Methodist Church0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shavington Fish Bar0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CW25BT · Data under Open Government Licence