Betley Street is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 2LE is located in the Crewe Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Betley Street, Crewe, CW1 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 2LD, CW1 2LF, CW1 2HR, CW1 2LB, CW2 7EG, CW1 2EW, CW2 7EF, CW1 2EG, CW1 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW1 2LE is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 44.8% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 55.2% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CW1 2LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.1% | 58.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 20.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 43.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 41% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 22.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 11.8% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 65.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 65.9% | -28.1% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 28.7% | 25.1% | 6.1% | 22.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 66.3% | -27.7% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 9.5% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 10.7% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betley Street was 2157.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 690.8% higher than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betley Street has the highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 983.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Betley Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-16 | £123,725 |
| 2 Betley Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-09-25 | £126,014 |
| 1 Betley Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-06-26 | £132,947 |
| 9 Betley Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-28 | £134,204 |
| 4 Betley Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-10-28 | £133,606 |
CW1 2LE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | 1out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECCA Bingo | Unit 3, Phoenix Leisure Park, Dunwoody Way | 120 yd | |
| Phoenix Noodles | 7 Chester Bridge, Edleston Road | 142 yd | |
| Polish Flavours Bistro Restaurant | 4 Market Street | 159 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 4, Phoenix Leisure Park, Dunwoody Way | 171 yd | |
| Hops Belgian Style Cafe Bar | Hops Cafe Bar, Prince Albert Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Bridgewater | Duke Of Bridgewater, 2 Wistaston Road | 261 yd | |
| The Cheese Hall | 15 Earle Street | 276 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 25 Earle Street | 324 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | Hop Pole, 140-142 Wistaston Road | 505 yd | |
| The Imperial | Imperial Hotel, 183 Edleston Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurdish restaurant | 33 Market Street | 115 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 36 Market Street | 199 yd | |
| Vernon's Fish Bar | 49 Victoria Street | 256 yd | |
| Bibbys | 18 High Street | 277 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 18 High Street | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Discount Store | 13-17 Market Street | 115 yd | |
| ASDA Stores LTD | 17-18 Victoria Centre | 315 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 17-18 Victoria Centre | 339 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Oak Street | 368 yd | |
| 4U Supermarket | 198-200 Edleston Road | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chongi Academy Eaton Street | 108 yd | |
| Crewe Lifestyle Centre MOSS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Victoria Community Centre (Closed) West Street | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street | 706 yd | |
| Camm Street Centre CAMM STREET CENTRE CAMM STREET CENTRE CAMM STREET | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Total Fitness (Crewe) MACON WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 899 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.