Broughton Road is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 4NS 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 Broughton Road, Crewe, CW1 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 4NW, CW1 4LF, CW1 4NP, CW1 4NT, CW1 4NU, CW1 4NH, CW1 4NR, CW1 4GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 4NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.2% | 40.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 41.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 45% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.3% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 17.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 18.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 21.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 97.8% | 92.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 92.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Road was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 421st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2026-03-20 | £205,000 |
| 98 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2025-09-19 | £179,008 |
| 96 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-27 | £178,111 |
| 122 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-12-03 | £155,422 |
| 118 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2020-05-27 | £212,226 |
CW1 4NS 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 | 191 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Street Nursery and Infant School Broad Street , CW1 3UD | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Primary School Remer Street , CW1 4LY | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 2out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Studio School West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,784 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 | 3,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Crewe Primary Campus The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PP | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowview Education Centre The Stables , Warmingham Road CW1 4PQ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppenhall WMC | 103 North Street | 393 yd | |
| The Haven on North Street | North Street Methodist Church Community Centre, 25 North Street | 419 yd | |
| Goodies | 261 Underwood Lane | 721 yd | |
| Captain Webb | Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane | 801 yd | |
| White Lion | White Lion, 35 Warmingham Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Shoe Hotel | Horse Shoe Inn, 26 North Street | 405 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 167 Broad Street | 786 yd | |
| Eight Farmers | Eight Farmers, 7 Parkers Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosskeys Fish and Chips | Unit 1a Remer Street | 582 yd | |
| King Cross Kebab | 235 Broad Street | 657 yd | |
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 968 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 234 Broad Street | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Remer Street | 582 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | Unit, 1 Parkers Road | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 917 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.