Windsor Avenue is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 3QT 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 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3QR, CW1 3QS, CW1 3RP, CW1 3QP, CW1 3QE, CW1 3SA, CW1 3SB, CW1 3SD, CW1 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 43.9% | 44.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 37.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 45.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around CW1 3QT this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 30.7% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 15.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 90.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 90.4% | 74.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 19.9% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 74.5% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.9% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 20.1% | 1.3% | 18.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Avenue was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Avenue has the 48th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 244th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2024-06-17 | £163,188 |
| 29 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-09 | £190,393 |
| 13 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-12-08 | £189,059 |
| 3 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-11 | £167,021 |
| 23 Windsor Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-09-28 | £133,096 |
CW1 3QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School Mablins Lane , CW1 3YR | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 1,592 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,690 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 | 2,689 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 | 1,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Webb | Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane | 458 yd | |
| Goodies | 261 Underwood Lane | 549 yd | |
| Reach For the Stars @ Oaktree | Oak Tree Children's Centre, Newcastle Street | 622 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion, 73 Ford Lane | 805 yd | |
| Leighton Academy | Minshull New Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delamere Arms | Delamere Arms, 98 Underwood Lane | 562 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 167 Broad Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Eight Farmers | Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 309 yd | |
| Pioneer Chippy | Pioneer Chip Shop, 96a Underwood Lane | 563 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 850 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 234 Broad Street | 893 yd | |
| Treasure Horse | 133 Minshull New Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Bradfield Road | 475 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 171 West Street | 856 yd | |
| Sklep Grosik | 120 West Street | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 844 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 | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.4% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 308.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 308.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.