Crewe Road is in Shavington, Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 5AH is located in the Shavington 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 Crewe Road, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 5SF, CW2 5AJ, CW2 5BE, CW2 5BD, CW2 5BJ, CW2 5AW, CW2 5BW, CW2 5AS, CW2 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW2 5AH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.5% | 48.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 33.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 49.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 3.6% | -10.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 53.9% | 18.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 10.1% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.4% | 12.8% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 38.8% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
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 | 97.7% | 95.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crewe Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Shavington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crewe Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Shavington and the 303rd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-30 | £256,469 |
| 197 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-01-11 | £453,899 |
| 181 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2022-07-12 | £160,975 |
| 170 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-15 | £152,902 |
| 190 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, a newly built property | £289,995 | 2020-12-18 | £361,998 |
CW2 5AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Primary School Southbank Avenue , Shavington CW2 5BP | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine Tree Primary School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,012 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 | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 4,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Jack Mills Way | 655 yd | |
| Shavington Academy | Rope Lane | 747 yd | |
| Shavington Methodist Church | St Johns Methodist Church, Main Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Social Club | 116 Crewe Road | 298 yd | |
| The Station Pilot | The Station Pilot, Jack Mills Way | 656 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | Vine Inn, Rope Lane | 738 yd | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green | Cheshire Cheese, 332 Crewe Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Fish Bar | 163 Main Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Rope Lane | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shavington Primary School SOUTHBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Alexandra Soccer And Community Association CREWE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 556 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.