CW2 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Edwards Close, 0.7km from Park Estate in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.
For serious buyers, CW2 5BU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for CW2 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00093330 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARDS CLOSE, CW2 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS CLOSE, CW2 5BU.
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
CW2 5BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £218k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £218k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW2 5BU. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
2 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW2 5BU has low crime rates — 10 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 Club0.4 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 Local0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crewe2.9 km
- Nantwich4.7 km
- Sandbach10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rope Lane0.1 km
- The Vine0.1 km
- Rope Lane0.1 km
- Woodnoth Drive0.2 km
- Woodnoth Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW25BU · Data under Open Government Licence