Lime Tree Avenue is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 4JA 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 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, CW1 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 4JD, CW1 4HZ, CW1 5YQ, CW1 4ES, CW1 4EY, CW1 4ET, CW1 4HY, CW1 4HG, CW1 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW1 4JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 32% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 48.5% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 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 | 46.2% | 40.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 41.8% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 17.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.8% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 24.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 99.4% | 91.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 91.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Avenue was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Tree Avenue has the 46th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 237th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-19 | £196,032 |
| 178 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-05-16 | £155,299 |
| 243 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-08-27 | £152,124 |
| 229 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-06-29 | £118,459 |
| 233 Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2018-01-11 | £161,613 |
CW1 4JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , Hungerford Road CW1 5HA | - not rated | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School School Crescent , Hungerford Road CW1 5HA | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Primary School Remer Street , CW1 4LY | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Stanier School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Church Crewe | Bethany Gospel Hall, Lime Tree Avenue | 120 yd | |
| Sir William Stanier School | Coronation Street | 579 yd | |
| Good Time Charlies | One On One Fitness Centre, Mary Street | 750 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 37a Middlewich Street | 939 yd | |
| Brierley Primary School | Mirion Street | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Lady | Flying Lady, Coleridge Way | 487 yd | |
| Sydney Arms | Sydney Arms, 240 Sydney Road | 957 yd | |
| Post Office Sports Club | Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club, Sydney Road | 957 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 130 Earle Street | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Divina | 21 Coronation Crescent | 478 yd | |
| Medina Fast Food Takeaway | 21 Middlewich Street | 952 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 121 Earle Street | 971 yd | |
| Happy Garden | Happy Garden, 47 Earle Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEZBECCS | 17 Coronation Crescent | 478 yd | |
| Morrison's Daily | 2 Ridgway Street | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street | 859 yd | |
| Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club Sydney Road | 1,006 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.