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.
GRESTY LANE, CW2 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESTY LANE, CW2 5DD.
254
38
£ 45,600 /yr
52%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Berkeley Academy
Pebble Brook Primary School
Shavington Primary School
Shavington Academy
Westminster Nursery School
St Thomas More Catholic High School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Vine Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jack Mills Way Service Station0.8 km
- Premier1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.4 km
- The Raven0.6 km
- The Station Pilot0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CW25DD · Data under Open Government Licence