Goddard Street is in Crewe and in Cheshire East district. CW1 3HL 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 Goddard Street, Crewe, CW1 3HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3HN, CW1 3HR, CW1 3DY, CW1 3GW, CW1 3HH, CW1 3BN, CW1 3UL, CW1 3GU, CW1 3FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 55.4% | 55.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 21.3% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 47% | 45.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 22.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 30% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% 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 | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 85.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 86.1% | 61.5% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 11% | 29.4% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 61.5% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 15% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goddard Street was 192.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goddard Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 77th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe L M R Sports Club & Institute Goddard Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2018-03-28 | £1,557,073 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,056 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 1,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Arms | 141 West Street | 124 yd | |
| The West Cafe | 115b West Street | 137 yd | |
| West Street Christian Fellowship | 90a West Street | 323 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion, 73 Ford Lane | 332 yd | |
| Reach For the Stars @ Oaktree | Oak Tree Children's Centre, Newcastle Street | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delamere Arms | Delamere Arms, 98 Underwood Lane | 381 yd | |
| Four Eagles | 98 Dunwoody Way | 382 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | Hop Pole, 140-142 Wistaston Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olives Mediterranean Food | 152 West Street | 163 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 295 yd | |
| GOLDEN FISH | 102 West Street | 331 yd | |
| Pioneer Chippy | Pioneer Chip Shop, 96a Underwood Lane | 381 yd | |
| Flames | 24 West Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 171 West Street | 83 yd | |
| Sklep Grosik | 120 West Street | 215 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 17-18 Victoria Centre | 896 yd | |
| ASDA Stores LTD | 17-18 Victoria Centre | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Tipkinder Park VICTORIA AVENUE | cycling | 705 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Victoria Community Centre (Closed) West Street | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.