Broughton Road is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 4NT 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 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 4GB, CW1 4NH, CW1 4NW, CW1 4NL, CW1 4NU, CW1 4NJ, CW1 4NY, CW1 4NS, CW1 3RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 4NT 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 45.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 576th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-01-16 | £223,447 |
| 12 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-12-22 | £172,377 |
| 18 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-11-04 | £175,163 |
| 52 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-11-01 | £187,412 |
| 16 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-09-30 | £203,640 |
CW1 4NT 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 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School Mablins Lane , CW1 3YR | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,385 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 | 3,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 162 yd | |
| The Haven on North Street | North Street Methodist Church Community Centre, 25 North Street | 191 yd | |
| Goodies | 261 Underwood Lane | 567 yd | |
| Captain Webb | Captain Webb, 255 Underwood Lane | 664 yd | |
| Poppys Restaurant | Broad Street County Infant School, Broad Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Shoe Hotel | Horse Shoe Inn, 26 North Street | 188 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 167 Broad Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosskeys Fish and Chips | Unit 1a Remer Street | 420 yd | |
| King Cross Kebab | 235 Broad Street | 436 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 234 Broad Street | 782 yd | |
| Cod N All | 229 Underwood Lane | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Remer Street | 420 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | Unit, 1 Parkers Road | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Street Playing Fields (Closed) Mclaren Street | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| St Michael'S Community Academy HOLLAND STREET | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Mablins Lane Playing Field (Closed) Mablins Lane | grass pitches | 845 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 | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.5% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.