Mary Street, Crewe, CW1 4AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW1 4AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	49.2%	47%	-2.2%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	50.8%	53%	2.2%	49.0%	4.0%

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	32%	36.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	43%	-0.1%	44.2%	-1.2%
Separated	4.1%	1%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	13.7%	11.9%	-1.8%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	7.1%	7.8%	0.7%	6.1%	1.7%

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	43%	47.8%	4.8%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	38%	29.3%	-8.7%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	14%	14.7%	0.7%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	3.7%	5.6%	1.9%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%

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	27.4%	24.9%	-2.5%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	11.4%	-4.3%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	8.3%	-8.5%	13.4%	-5.1%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	5.7%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	18.1%	1.3%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	11.7%	24.4%	12.7%	33.8%	-9.4%
Other	5.6%	7.3%	1.7%	2.8%	4.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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%	2.6%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	1.2%	3%	1.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Black African	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.3%	91.3%	-5.0%	81.4%	9.9%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.8% 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	91.7%	74.8%	-16.9%	83.2%	-8.4%
European Union	5.8%	18.3%	12.5%	6.1%	12.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	4.3%	3.1%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	74.8%	-16.9%	83.2%	-8.4%
10+ Years	2.1%	11.3%	9.2%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	5%	7.4%	2.4%	2.2%	5.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.2%	76.7%	-18.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	10.3%	1.3%	9.0%
Romania	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is Mary Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mary Street was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mary Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 161st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CW1 4AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Mary Street are based on 18 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 Mary Street, Crewe, CW1 4AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW1 4AJ

Average Price
£147,059

Semi-Detached
£161,228

Terraced
£130,315

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mary Street

Average Price
£159,802

Semi-Detached
£176,340

Terraced
£126,726

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mary Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Mary Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2024-06-28	£146,155
20 Mary Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-10-31	£142,054
19 Mary Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-10-26	£149,090
11 Mary Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2021-08-25	£150,687
16 Mary Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-03-19	£137,156

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW1 4AJ

Employment

CW1 4AJ 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	79
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	11
Other	10
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Transport and storage	17
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	1,562 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ	3out of 4	252 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA	1out of 4	708 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH	3out of 4	818 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY	4out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL	3out of 4	1,471 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	560 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB	2out of 4	569 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	1,567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	1,964 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	2,471 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	2,048 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	990 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	1,289 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	1,445 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD	- not rated	1,888 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP	2out of 4	2,787 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Time Charlies	One On One Fitness Centre, Mary Street	1 yd
Brierley Primary School	Mirion Street	273 yd
Nando's	Grand Junction Retail Park, 114 Earle Street	350 yd
Noodle Gurus	Market Hall, Earle Street	510 yd
Bombaye Junction	Market Hall, Earle Street	510 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rising Sun	130 Earle Street	335 yd
Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel, 25 Earle Street	510 yd
The Cheese Hall	15 Earle Street	562 yd
Flying Lady	Flying Lady, Coleridge Way	570 yd
Duke of Bridgewater	Duke Of Bridgewater, 2 Wistaston Road	916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neptune Fish Bar	121 Earle Street	340 yd
Happy Garden	Happy Garden, 47 Earle Street	347 yd
Olive's Cypriot Street Food	Market Hall, Earle Street	510 yd
Mighty Burger Club	Market Hall, Earle Street	510 yd
Medina Fast Food Takeaway	21 Middlewich Street	542 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home Bargains	18 Grand Junction Way	467 yd
Morrison's Daily	2 Ridgway Street	470 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 10 Grand Junction Way	536 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Units 4-5 Grand Junction Way	548 yd
KEZBECCS	17 Coronation Crescent	705 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street	health and fitness suite	42 yd
Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street		143 yd
Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches	344 yd
Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	551 yd
Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT	grass pitches	555 yd
Victoria Community Centre (Closed) West Street	health and fitness suite	600 yd
Crewe Lifestyle Centre MOSS SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	653 yd
Chongi Academy Eaton Street		840 yd
Total Fitness (Crewe) MACON WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	850 yd
Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street	grass pitches	923 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	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%

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	57.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CW1 4AJ