Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CREWE ROAD, CW2 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

260

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW2 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW2 5AJ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £262k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £262k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.

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

CW2 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Crewe Road, 0.2km from Park Estate in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For serious buyers, CW2 5AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 30.0% 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00093331 (shared with 7 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 5AJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 213,000

10 sales · Mean £ 226,145

Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CW2 5AJ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils1.0 km
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The Berkeley Academy

Good473 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Jack Mills Way Service Station0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green1.0 km
  • The Station Pilot0.7 km
  • Shavington Social Club0.2 km
  • The Vine Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Playworld0.9 km
  • Shavington Academy0.6 km
  • Shavington Methodist Church0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shavington Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe2.6 km
  • Nantwich5.1 km
  • Sandbach9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dodds Bank0.0 km
  • Crewe Road0.0 km
  • Dodds Bank0.1 km
  • Brook Avenue0.2 km
  • Park Estate0.2 km