Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

GRESTY LANE, CW2 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESTY LANE, CW2 5DD.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CW2 5DD combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£235k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £235k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.

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

CW2 5DD is a sought-after residential area on Gresty Lane, 0.4km from Gresty Green in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For serious buyers, CW2 5DD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 £235k, down 5.8% 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 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00184583 (shared with 9 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 5DD. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 193,000

11 sales · Mean £ 211,818

Detached

£ 2,650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,650,000

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

CW2 5DD has low crime rates — 10 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Pebble Brook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.8 km
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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic High School

Good646 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe

Good601 pupils1.5 km
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Vine Tree Primary School

Good197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Jack Mills Way Service Station0.8 km
  • Premier1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.4 km
  • The Raven0.6 km
  • The Station Pilot0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.8 km
  • Nantwich5.1 km
  • Sandbach9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Close0.4 km
  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.4 km
  • Westbury Close0.4 km
  • Hunter Avenue0.4 km
  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.4 km