Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW2 5AF's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £261k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £261k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CW2 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Crewe Road, 0.3km from Gresty Green in Crewe. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For serious buyers, CW2 5AF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. 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 5AF 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 5AF. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

7 sales · Mean £ 238,428

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,666

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

CW2 5AF has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences26
Public order10
Drugs5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Pebble Brook Primary School

Good277 pupils1.1 km
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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils1.5 km
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Westminster Nursery School

Good47 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Jack Mills Way Service Station0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green0.0 km
  • The Raven0.8 km
  • The Station Pilot0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • GLO Cafe0.9 km
  • YMCA1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe1.7 km
  • Nantwich5.4 km
  • Sandbach8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.1 km
  • Hunter Avenue0.1 km
  • Cheshire Cheese PH0.1 km
  • Hunter Avenue0.2 km
  • Badens Croft Road0.4 km