Railton Avenue is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 3QH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railton Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3QL, CW1 3FT, CW1 3FW, CW1 3QN, CW1 3QD, CW1 3WF, CW1 3QY, CW1 3QE, CW1 3WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3QH 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 | 61.7% | 50.2% | -11.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 38.3% | 49.8% | 11.5% | 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 3QH, 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 | 23.2% | 47.9% | 24.7% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 37.5% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 7.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 3.6% | -23.9% | 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 | 21.7% | 53.8% | 32.1% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 29.6% | 9.2% | -20.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 15.2% | 3.2% | -12.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 0.2% | -6.3% | 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 | 63.1% | 17.2% | -45.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 32% | 23.8% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 88.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 97.5% | 73.5% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 19% | 19.0% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 74% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 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 Railton Avenue was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railton Avenue has the 50th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Railton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2018-04-27 | £103,654 |
| 74 Railton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-12-12 | £148,655 |
| 76 Railton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-12-18 | £154,758 |
| 93 Railton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2008-06-05 | £157,997 |
| 85 Railton Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2008-05-30 | £199,546 |
CW1 3QH 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 | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School Mablins Lane , CW1 3YR | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,661 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 | 1,919 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 2,893 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 | 1,424 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 556 yd | |
| Captain Webb | Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane | 698 yd | |
| Goodies | 261 Underwood Lane | 806 yd | |
| Reach For the Stars @ Oaktree | Oak Tree Children's Centre, Newcastle Street | 811 yd | |
| Bentley Motors | Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delamere Arms | Delamere Arms, 98 Underwood Lane | 779 yd | |
| Eight Farmers | Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 605 yd | |
| Pioneer Chippy | Pioneer Chip Shop, 96a Underwood Lane | 780 yd | |
| Treasure Horse | 133 Minshull New Road | 811 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 989 yd | |
| Minshull Fish and Chips | 35 Minshull New Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Bradfield Road | 379 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 171 West Street | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 867 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.