Alder Drive is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 3GR is located in the Crewe St Barnabas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Drive, Crewe, CW1 3GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3GJ, CW1 3GS, CW1 3GE, CW1 3WD, CW1 3GQ, CW1 3GL, CW1 3GN, CW1 3GG, CW1 3GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 39.6% | 47.9% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 37.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 53.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 32% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 83.9% | 73.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 19% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 74% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 12.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 13.6% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Drive was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alder Drive has the 29th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 435th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Alder Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2022-08-04 | £94,500 |
| 11 Alder Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2021-08-27 | £111,877 |
| 2 Alder Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2020-02-18 | £102,757 |
| 5 Alder Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2019-12-18 | £104,751 |
| 1 Alder Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-09-14 | £100,800 |
CW1 3GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary School Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Nursery and Infant School Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Junior School Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | - not rated | 805 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 | - not rated | 1,978 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Community Technology School Meredith Centre , West Street CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Hospital School Ward 16 , Leighton Hospital CW1 4QJ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Academy | Minshull New Road | 479 yd | |
| Bentley Motors | Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane | 660 yd | |
| Reach For the Stars @ Oaktree | Oak Tree Children's Centre, Newcastle Street | 857 yd | |
| Captain Webb | Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delamere Arms | Delamere Arms, 98 Underwood Lane | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Horse | 133 Minshull New Road | 603 yd | |
| Minshull Fish and Chips | 35 Minshull New Road | 829 yd | |
| Pioneer Chippy | Pioneer Chip Shop, 96a Underwood Lane | 857 yd | |
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 888 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Bradfield Road | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.