Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

GRESTY GREEN ROAD, CW2 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESTY GREEN ROAD, CW2 5AE.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CW2 5AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £166k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CW2 5AE is a sought-after residential area on Gresty Green Road, 0.0km from Gresty Green in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CW2, CW2 5AE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00184632 (shared with 15 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 5AE. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 166,000

2 sales · Mean £ 166,000

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

CW2 5AE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Drugs21
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Pebble Brook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Westminster Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.3 km
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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Ruskin Community High School

Good724 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jack Mills Way Service Station0.7 km
  • Finigans0.8 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.3 km
  • The Raven0.5 km
  • The Station Pilot0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Rookery Wood Farm1.0 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • GLO Cafe0.7 km
  • YMCA0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.4 km
  • Nantwich5.5 km
  • Sandbach8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.1 km
  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.2 km
  • Hunter Avenue0.4 km
  • Hinton Road0.4 km
  • The Raven0.4 km