Merlin Way, Crewe, CW1 3RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW1 3RZ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	46.7%	-2.1%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	51.2%	53.3%	2.1%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.9%	37.9%	10.0%	37.9%	0.0%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	43.7%	-12.8%	44.2%	-0.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	10.6%	10.6%	0.0%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	2.5%	3.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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 (86.5%) 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	47.2%	52.1%	4.9%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	37.1%	34.4%	-2.7%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	13%	10.4%	-2.6%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.1%	12.9%	-6.2%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	12.6%	-3.3%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	15.2%	0.7%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	9.1%	3.4%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	24.3%	8.4%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	25.1%	25.9%	0.8%	33.8%	-7.9%
Other	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Indian	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	3.1%	-2.9%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	97.3%	96.1%	-1.2%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	94.9%	0.9%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	94.9%	1.4%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.2%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Merlin Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Way was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Crewe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merlin Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Crewe North and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CW1 3RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merlin Way are based on 127 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crewe And Nantwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merlin Way, Crewe, CW1 3RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW1 3RZ

Average Price
£218,109

Semi-Detached
£232,149

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£217,547

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Way

Average Price
£224,598

Semi-Detached
£246,293

Terraced
£235,283

Detached
£222,433

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,446

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Merlin Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£146,000	2025-09-26	£141,182
68 Merlin Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-03-14	£234,555
62 Merlin Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-03-14	£189,640
110 Merlin Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2024-10-25	£232,962
94 Merlin Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£283,000	2023-11-06	£298,267

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW1 3RZ

Employment

CW1 3RZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Manufacturing	36
Human health and social work activities	22
Transport and storage	16
Education	15
Other	13
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ	3out of 4	3,224 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Mablins Lane , CW1 3YR	- not rated	412 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Primary School Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP	- not rated	782 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP	3out of 4	782 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Church Coppenhall Junior School Holland Street , CW1 3SL	- not rated	784 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL	2out of 4	802 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ	3out of 4	1,926 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ	- not rated	1,931 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB	- not rated	2,011 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB	- not rated	2,011 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Community Technology School Meredith Centre , West Street CW1 2PZ	- not rated	2,034 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB	- not rated	3,233 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leighton Hospital School Ward 16 , Leighton Hospital CW1 4QJ	- not rated	1,449 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Focus School - Crewe Primary Campus The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP	- not rated	1,600 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	- not rated	1,603 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	1,660 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cornerstone Academy The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP	- not rated	1,669 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Captain Webb	Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane	467 yd
Goodies	261 Underwood Lane	554 yd
Leighton Academy	Minshull New Road	820 yd
Coppenhall WMC	103 North Street	905 yd
The Haven on North Street	North Street Methodist Church Community Centre, 25 North Street	1,018 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eight Farmers	Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road		464 yd
Horse Shoe Hotel	Horse Shoe Inn, 26 North Street		1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cod N All	229 Underwood Lane		555 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	Bradfield Road		222 yd
Co-op Welcome	Unit, 1 Parkers Road		574 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane	grass pitches	214 yd
St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET	grass pitches	802 yd
Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street	grass pitches	999 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	71.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	26.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.04 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CW1 3RZ