Carrington Way is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 3YE is located in the Leighton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carrington Way, Crewe, CW1 3YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 3YD, CW1 3YF, CW1 3YA, CW1 3YX, CW1 3RG, CW1 3YG, CW1 3XB, CW1 3YB, CW1 3YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 3YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.6% | 50.4% | 7.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 57.4% | 49.6% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 40.2% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 46% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 55.8% | 44.9% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 39.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.4% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 20.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 21.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 28.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Way was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Crewe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrington Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Crewe North and the 291st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Carrington Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2025-03-31 | £258,862 |
| 39 Carrington Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-04 | £249,091 |
| 9 Carrington Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-10-21 | £231,918 |
| 1 Carrington Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-06-06 | £236,754 |
| 41 Carrington Way, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-01-28 | £227,494 |
CW1 3YE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School Mablins Lane , CW1 3YR | 2out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 4out of 4 | 1,854 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 | 2,191 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,544 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 | 3,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,892 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 | 640 yd | |
| Goodies | 261 Underwood Lane | 699 yd | |
| Coppenhall WMC | 103 North Street | 945 yd | |
| Leighton Academy | Minshull New Road | 948 yd | |
| The Haven on North Street | North Street Methodist Church Community Centre, 25 North Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Farmers | Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road | 239 yd | |
| Horse Shoe Hotel | Horse Shoe Inn, 26 North Street | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | Unit, 1 Parkers Road | 339 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Bradfield Road | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 980 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.