Rochester Crescent is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW1 5YF is located in the Crewe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochester Crescent, Crewe, CW1 5YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW1 5NF, CW1 5FS, CW1 5LR, CW1 5YG, CW1 5NE, CW1 5YQ, CW1 5BB, CW1 5NB, CW1 5YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW1 5YF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.7% | 48.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 27.4% | 29.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 43.7% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 19.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 17.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 20% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.3% | 94.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Crescent was 139.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Crewe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Crewe East and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 466.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Rochester Crescent, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2026-01-26 | £200,345 |
| 34 Rochester Crescent, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2025-08-01 | £199,296 |
| 16 Rochester Crescent, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-07-04 | £100,187 |
| 30 Rochester Crescent, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-06-20 | £191,085 |
| 44 Rochester Crescent, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-11 | £201,750 |
CW1 5YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School School Crescent , Hungerford Road CW1 5HA | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary Academy School Crescent , CW1 5HA | - not rated | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Primary School Remer Street , CW1 4LY | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy Remer Street , CW1 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,150 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 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppenhall High School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | - not rated | 819 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 | 1,510 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | - not rated | 1,552 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 | 3,001 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 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Secondary Unit Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities 14 Mallard Court , Mallard Way CW1 6ZQ | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community 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 | 394 yd | |
| Sir William Stanier School | Coronation Street | 921 yd | |
| Good Time Charlies | One On One Fitness Centre, Mary Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Lady | Flying Lady, Coleridge Way | 461 yd | |
| Post Office Sports Club | Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club, Sydney Road | 662 yd | |
| Sydney Arms | Sydney Arms, 240 Sydney Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Divina | 21 Coronation Crescent | 827 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 121 Earle Street | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEZBECCS | 17 Coronation Crescent | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe & District Post Office Sports Club Sydney Road | 698 yd | |
| Sir William Stanier School CORONATION STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Hungerford Primary Academy SCHOOL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| One On One Fitness Centre (Crewe) (Closed) Mary Street | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Crewe & District Youth Centre (Closed) Crewe Youth Centre Crewe Youth Centre Mirion Street | 1,079 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 | 26.3% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.