Wareham Drive, Crewe, CW1 3XA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW1 3XA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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	51.6%	48.5%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	48.4%	51.5%	3.1%	49.0%	2.5%

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	35.4%	31.4%	-4.0%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	47.2%	50.7%	3.5%	44.2%	6.5%
Separated	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.1%	11.2%	3.1%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	7.3%	4.9%	-2.4%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48%	39.5%	-8.5%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	36%	44.5%	8.5%	33.6%	10.9%
Fair health	12.4%	9.9%	-2.5%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	2.9%	5.3%	2.4%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	18.3%	19.8%	1.5%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	8.6%	-9.3%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	18.9%	1.8%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	9.5%	1.0%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	15.3%	2.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	23.4%	1.0%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	3.3%	4.5%	1.2%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96%	93.1%	-2.9%	81.4%	11.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% 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	95.6%	91.6%	-4.0%	83.2%	8.4%
European Union	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	1.5%	3.8%	2.3%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	91.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Wareham Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wareham Drive was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Crewe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wareham Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Crewe North and the 308th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 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 3XA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Wareham Drive are based on 37 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 Wareham Drive, Crewe, CW1 3XA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW1 3XA

Average Price
£196,083

Semi-Detached
£195,929

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£258,732

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,055

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wareham Drive

Average Price
£208,304

Semi-Detached
£208,626

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,025

Flats/Maisonettes
£172,969

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wareham DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Wareham Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-08-16	£174,617
33 Wareham Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-02-09	£224,899
25 Wareham Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-01-26	£207,402
9 Wareham Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-01-15	£165,921
18 Wareham Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£156,000	2023-02-10	£177,396

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW1 3XA

Employment

CW1 3XA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	37
Manufacturing	25
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Education	12
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,437 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	2out of 4	138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL	3out of 4	959 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP	2out of 4	1,104 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY	4out of 4	1,579 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF	2out of 4	1,598 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ	3out of 4	2,075 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB	2out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	3,083 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	3,244 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	3,588 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,511 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP	2out of 4	1,329 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	1,890 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	1,925 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU	- not rated	3,111 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	3,686 yd	Community special 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	600 yd
Goodies	261 Underwood Lane	611 yd
Coppenhall WMC	103 North Street	713 yd
The Haven on North Street	North Street Methodist Church Community Centre, 25 North Street	816 yd
White Lion	White Lion, 35 Warmingham Road	1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eight Farmers	Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road	447 yd
Horse Shoe Hotel	Horse Shoe Inn, 26 North Street	836 yd
Bridge Inn	167 Broad Street	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cod N All	229 Underwood Lane	771 yd
King Cross Kebab	235 Broad Street	1,041 yd
Crosskeys Fish and Chips	Unit 1a Remer Street	1,087 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Welcome	Unit, 1 Parkers Road	253 yd
Heron Foods	Bradfield Road	665 yd
Co-op	Remer Street	1,087 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane	grass pitches	248 yd
St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET	grass pitches	906 yd
Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street	grass pitches	971 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	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	29.4%
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	75.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	329.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	329.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.95 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CW1 3XA