Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

EARLE STREET, CW1 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLE STREET, CW1 2BS.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CW1 2BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CW1 2BS — age 38, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CW1 2BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Earle Street, 0.7km from Crewe in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Crewe East ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (253 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CW1 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00093172 (shared with 163 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 CW1 2BS. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 11%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CW1 2BS are high at 253 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences228
Public order122
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting117
Other theft55

school Local Schools

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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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Brierley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

Good448 pupils0.5 km
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Adelaide School

Outstanding82 pupils0.7 km
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Hungerford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement405 pupils0.9 km
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Edleston Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Sir William Stanier Community School

Requires Improvement689 pupils1.0 km
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Ruskin Community High School

Good724 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Universe Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bargain Busters0.7 km
  • Crewe Asian Store0.0 km
  • News Extra0.8 km
  • Truly Scrumtious0.2 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Waverley Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Dessert Lab1.0 km
  • Oddies Bar0.7 km
  • Yo To Go0.5 km
  • Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant0.2 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.3 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dena Take Out0.6 km
  • Fortune House0.7 km
  • Tasty Bites0.7 km
  • Big Juice's Baps0.4 km
  • Flames0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • ASDA Stores LTD0.3 km
  • Panku0.3 km
  • Sklep Grosik0.9 km
  • Food Warehouse0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rising Sun0.5 km
  • Crown Hotel0.0 km
  • The Imperial0.7 km
  • DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER0.4 km
  • The Cheese Hall0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.1 km
  • Nantwich6.5 km
  • Sandbach6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Market0.1 km
  • Market Hall0.1 km