Leighton Street is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 3JY 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 Leighton Street, Crewe, CW1 3JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3JX, CW1 3JZ, CW1 3HP, CW1 3JU, CW1 3LD, CW1 3ES, CW1 3HR, CW1 3HN, CW1 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3JY 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 3JY, 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 Leighton 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.
Leighton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Leighton Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-08-01 | £118,843 |
| 1 Leighton Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-12-02 | £130,269 |
| 1 Leighton Street, Crewe, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2007-03-08 | £123,577 |
| 2 Leighton Street, Crewe, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1998-07-03 | £130,938 |
| 1 Leighton Street, Crewe, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £18,250 | 1997-07-04 | £96,163 |
| 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 | 2,061 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 | 123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 1,406 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 | 1,162 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,951 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 | 1,942 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 | 500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach For the Stars @ Oaktree | Oak Tree Children's Centre, Newcastle Street | 157 yd | |
| Wolverton Arms | 141 West Street | 224 yd | |
| The West Cafe | 115b West Street | 235 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion, 73 Ford Lane | 322 yd | |
| West Street Christian Fellowship | 90a West Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delamere Arms | Delamere Arms, 98 Underwood Lane | 190 yd | |
| Four Eagles | 98 Dunwoody Way | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Chippy | Pioneer Chip Shop, 96a Underwood Lane | 189 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 228 yd | |
| Olives Mediterranean Food | 152 West Street | 291 yd | |
| GOLDEN FISH | 102 West Street | 452 yd | |
| Flames | 24 West Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 171 West Street | 110 yd | |
| Sklep Grosik | 120 West Street | 334 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 17-18 Victoria Centre | 1,025 yd | |
| ASDA Stores LTD | 17-18 Victoria Centre | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Tipkinder Park VICTORIA AVENUE | cycling | 842 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 1,074 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.