Waine Street is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 4DD 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 Waine Street, Crewe, CW1 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 4BY, CW1 4DB, CW1 4BT, CW1 4DF, CW1 4BX, CW1 4DE, CW1 4BU, CW1 4DA, CW1 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 4DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 42.1% | 45.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 38.6% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 38.2% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 22.8% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.1% | 95.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 90.6% | 73.8% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 19.6% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 74.4% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 12.4% | 1.3% | 11.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waine Street was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waine Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Waine Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2025-02-03 | £101,028 |
| 12 Waine Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2023-11-03 | £142,903 |
| 12 Waine Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-27 | £136,590 |
| 2 Waine Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £126,100 | 2023-07-21 | £141,026 |
| 4 Waine Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-11-14 | £101,802 |
CW1 4DD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | 1out of 4 | 1,131 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 | 509 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 2,232 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 | 814 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 2,394 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 | 190 yd | |
| Sir William Stanier School | Coronation Street | 261 yd | |
| Good Time Charlies | One On One Fitness Centre, Mary Street | 448 yd | |
| Brierley Primary School | Mirion Street | 620 yd | |
| Grand Junction | 1 Heath Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 25 Earle Street | 659 yd | |
| The Cheese Hall | 15 Earle Street | 691 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 130 Earle Street | 756 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 167 Broad Street | 795 yd | |
| Flying Lady | Flying Lady, Coleridge Way | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Fast Food Takeaway | 21 Middlewich Street | 200 yd | |
| La Divina | 21 Coronation Crescent | 422 yd | |
| Big Juice's Baps | 78 Meredith Street | 579 yd | |
| Olive's Cypriot Street Food | Market Hall, Earle Street | 659 yd | |
| Mighty Burger Club | Market Hall, Earle Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Daily | 2 Ridgway Street | 60 yd | |
| KEZBECCS | 17 Coronation Crescent | 422 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 17-18 Victoria Centre | 711 yd | |
| ASDA Stores LTD | 17-18 Victoria Centre | 732 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 18 Grand Junction Way | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street | 407 yd | |
| One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Victoria Community Centre (Closed) West Street | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School Meredith Street | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Crewe Lifestyle Centre MOSS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Chongi Academy Eaton Street | 1,008 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.