Oaktree Drive, Crewe, CW1 5LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW1 5LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	49.8%	-2.2%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48%	50.2%	2.2%	49.0%	1.2%

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 5LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	27%	26.7%	-0.3%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	52.3%	-3.9%	44.2%	8.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.5%	8.5%	1.0%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	7.5%	10.1%	2.6%	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	43.9%	46.2%	2.3%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	35.7%	35.3%	-0.4%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	16%	14.2%	-1.8%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.5%	21.7%	-1.8%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	12.8%	-3.2%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	16.7%	-1.4%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	8.9%	0.0%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	15.9%	4.2%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	19.2%	20.5%	1.3%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	2.5%	3.5%	1.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.6%	99.7%	3.1%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	98.4%	95.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.6%	3.9%	3.3%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	96%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.8%	76.7%	-1.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	22%	13.5%	8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Oaktree Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaktree Drive was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Crewe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oaktree Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Crewe East and the 488th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

🔎 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 5LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Oaktree Drive are based on 13 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 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, CW1 5LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW1 5LB

Average Price
£209,421

Semi-Detached
£210,231

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£194,036

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oaktree Drive

Average Price
£229,534

Semi-Detached
£231,912

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£201,005

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oaktree DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2022-08-17	£235,084
14 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-07-22	£196,945
21 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-07-01	£214,322
10 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-07-01	£196,945
2 Oaktree Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2020-05-22	£209,359

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW1 5LB

Employment

CW1 5LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	94
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	15
Other	9
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Transport and storage	22
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Construction	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,979 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	470 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brierley Primary School Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ	3out of 4	814 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY	4out of 4	1,305 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Meredith Street , CW1 2PH	3out of 4	1,478 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Community Academy Holland Street , CW1 3SL	3out of 4	1,977 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	580 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ	3out of 4	1,229 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	2,069 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	2,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	3,048 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	2,572 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	1,008 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	1,654 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD	- not rated	1,894 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	1,956 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP	2out of 4	2,855 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
Cornerstone Church Crewe	Bethany Gospel Hall, Lime Tree Avenue	633 yd
Good Time Charlies	One On One Fitness Centre, Mary Street	671 yd
Nando's	Grand Junction Retail Park, 114 Earle Street	850 yd
Brierley Primary School	Mirion Street	865 yd
Costa	Unit C, 15 Grand Junction Way	903 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flying Lady	Flying Lady, Coleridge Way	103 yd
Sydney Arms	Sydney Arms, 240 Sydney Road	548 yd
Post Office Sports Club	Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club, Sydney Road	548 yd
Rising Sun	130 Earle Street	779 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neptune Fish Bar	121 Earle Street	689 yd
La Divina	21 Coronation Crescent	891 yd
Happy Garden	Happy Garden, 47 Earle Street	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
KEZBECCS	17 Coronation Crescent	891 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 10 Grand Junction Way	903 yd
Home Bargains	18 Grand Junction Way	907 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Units 4-5 Grand Junction Way	1,002 yd
Morrison's Daily	2 Ridgway Street	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT	grass pitches	397 yd
Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club Sydney Road		618 yd
One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street	health and fitness suite	628 yd
Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	732 yd
Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street		812 yd
Springfield School CREWE GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	920 yd
Cumberland Arena THOMAS STREET	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches	1,007 yd
Manchester Metropolitan University (Cheshire Sports Centre) CREWE CAMPUS CREWE CAMPUS CREWE GREEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,072 yd
Total Fitness (Crewe) MACON WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,072 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	68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CW1 5LB