Middlewich Street is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 4BS is located in the Crewe East 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 Middlewich Street, Crewe, CW1 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 4BZ, CW1 2NA, CW1 2NP, CW1 4BT, CW1 4DA, CW1 4BY, CW1 4DB, CW1 2NB, CW1 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 4BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 37.6% | 57.4% | 19.8% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 20% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 11.7% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.8% | 41% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4BS this area, 36.6% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 36.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 15.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 89.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 80.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 17.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 34% | 13.5% | 20.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlewich Street was 435.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% higher than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middlewich Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Middlewich Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-02-19 | £111,832 |
| 28 Middlewich Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-24 | £132,000 |
| 25 Middlewich Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-05-30 | £120,299 |
| 28 Middlewich Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-03-11 | £120,761 |
| 19 Middlewich Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2022-03-04 | £121,968 |
CW1 4BS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | 1out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 344 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Shack | 37a Middlewich Street | 64 yd | |
| Sir William Stanier School | Coronation Street | 451 yd | |
| Ye Olde Angel | Angel, Victoria Centre | 481 yd | |
| Grand Junction | 1 Heath Street | 496 yd | |
| Rhode Island Coffee Ltd | 17 Victoria Street | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 25 Earle Street | 553 yd | |
| The Cheese Hall | 15 Earle Street | 571 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 167 Broad Street | 763 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 130 Earle Street | 780 yd | |
| Duke of Bridgewater | Duke Of Bridgewater, 2 Wistaston Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Fast Food Takeaway | 21 Middlewich Street | 21 yd | |
| Big Juice's Baps | 78 Meredith Street | 373 yd | |
| Olive's Cypriot Street Food | Market Hall, Earle Street | 553 yd | |
| Mighty Burger Club | Market Hall, Earle Street | 553 yd | |
| Vernon's Fish Bar | 49 Victoria Street | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 2 Ridgway Street | 152 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 17-18 Victoria Centre | 526 yd | |
| ASDA Stores LTD | 17-18 Victoria Centre | 549 yd | |
| KEZBECCS | 17 Coronation Crescent | 614 yd | |
| Big Discount Store | 13-17 Market Street | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Victoria Community Centre (Closed) West Street | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street | 437 yd | |
| Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Crewe Lifestyle Centre MOSS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Chongi Academy Eaton Street | 876 yd | |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 66.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.0% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.