Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, CW1 5GW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW1 5GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	51.9%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	47.6%	48.1%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CW1 5GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.7%	17.3%	0.6%	37.9%	-20.6%
Married: Opposite sex	68.7%	67.5%	-1.2%	44.2%	23.3%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.9%	3.4%	-1.5%	9.1%	-5.7%
Widowed	7.7%	10.1%	2.4%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

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	34.6%	33.3%	-1.3%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	39%	41.1%	2.1%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	15.6%	18.6%	3.0%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	8.9%	6.6%	-2.3%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	26%	23.2%	-2.8%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	10.5%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	12.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	7.6%	-0.9%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	14.3%	-0.7%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	21.5%	29.1%	7.6%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
White	100%	97.3%	-2.7%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	99.3%	95.3%	-4.0%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	95.3%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.2%	37.2%	-8.0%
Christian	65.4%	46.2%	19.2%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Nigel Gresley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nigel Gresley Close was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Crewe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Nigel Gresley Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Crewe East and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CW1 5GW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Nigel Gresley Close are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crewe And Nantwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, CW1 5GW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW1 5GW

Average Price
£413,320

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,320

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nigel Gresley Close

Average Price
£486,744

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£486,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nigel Gresley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£377,500	2025-09-09	£377,500
7 Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£326,950	2023-11-24	£360,266
6 Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-07-28	£324,412
6 Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2020-06-26	£281,939
6 Nigel Gresley Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2019-09-27	£331,577

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW1 5GW

Employment

CW1 5GW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CW1 5GW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	14
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ	3out of 4	2,104 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA	1out of 4	675 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haslington Primary Academy Crewe Road , Haslington CW1 5SL	- not rated	1,628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Dingle Primary School The Dingle , Haslington CW1 5SD	3out of 4	2,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY	4out of 4	2,070 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB	2out of 4	1,387 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ	3out of 4	1,878 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	2,301 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	2,939 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	3,336 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB	- not rated	2,793 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	292 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD	- not rated	1,531 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	2,312 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	2,594 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP	2out of 4	3,586 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Martin Hall Cafe	Martin Hall, Towers Way	362 yd
Greggs	Gateway Service Station, Beswick Drive	458 yd
Bannatynes Health Club	Bannatynes Health Club, Flour Mill Way	463 yd
Bombaye Junction	Crewe Campus	667 yd
Radius Cafe	Radius Campus	761 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sydney Arms	Sydney Arms, 240 Sydney Road	388 yd
Post Office Sports Club	Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club, Sydney Road	389 yd
The Duke of Gloucester	The Gateway	458 yd
Flying Lady	Flying Lady, Coleridge Way	892 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Emperor	Unit 4, Beswick Drive	458 yd
SUBWAY	Subway, Beswick Drive	458 yd
Haslington Chippy	13 Wellesley Avenue	1,067 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	Unit 1, Beswick Drive		458 yd
Aldi	University Way		459 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springfield School CREWE GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	283 yd
Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club Sydney Road		393 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Crewe) FLOUR MILL WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	460 yd
Manchester Metropolitan University (Cheshire Sports Centre) CREWE CAMPUS CREWE CAMPUS CREWE GREEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	672 yd
Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT	grass pitches	804 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.