Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WOODNOTH DRIVE, CW2 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODNOTH DRIVE, CW2 5BW.

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

288

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CW2 5BW's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £212k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £212k 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 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Woodnoth Drive, 0.4km from Park Estate in Shavington. Administratively it sits within Shavington ward and the Crewe and Nantwich constituency.

For serious buyers, CW2 5BW is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00093332 (shared with 8 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 5BW. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 202,500

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

CW2 5BW has low crime rates — 12 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Shavington Primary School

Good417 pupils0.1 km
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Shavington Academy

Good848 pupils0.9 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 Station0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Station Pilot0.8 km
  • Shavington Social Club0.1 km
  • The Vine Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Playworld0.8 km
  • Shavington Academy0.5 km
  • Shavington Methodist Church0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shavington Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crewe2.7 km
  • Nantwich5.0 km
  • Sandbach10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brook Avenue0.1 km
  • Crewe Road0.1 km
  • Brook Avenue0.2 km
  • Shavington Primary School0.2 km
  • Woodnoth Drive0.2 km