Crewe Road is in Shavington, Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 5DW 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 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 5HZ, CW2 5DQ, CW2 5DN, CW2 5BP, CW2 5BX, CW2 5DL, CW2 5DS, CW2 5BY, CW2 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW2 5DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CW2 5DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 21.1% | 27.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 56.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 18.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 17.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crewe Road was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Shavington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crewe Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Shavington and the 297th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105A Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-12 | £305,353 |
| 99 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-02-03 | £307,032 |
| 78 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-07-01 | £395,523 |
| 58 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-03-24 | £507,298 |
| 108 Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2021-11-12 | £240,084 |
CW2 5DW 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 CW2 5DW 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%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 65 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School Bridge Street , Wybunbury CW5 7NE | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine Tree Primary School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,476 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 | 2,923 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 | 3,019 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 4,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Academy | Rope Lane | 292 yd | |
| Shavington Methodist Church | St Johns Methodist Church, Main Road | 293 yd | |
| Playworld | Unit 2 Baldwin House, 416 Newcastle Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Social Club | 116 Crewe Road | 212 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | Vine Inn, Rope Lane | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Fish Bar | 163 Main Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Rope Lane | 406 yd | |
| Shavington Asda on the Move | Shavington Service Station, 416 Newcastle Road | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shavington Primary School SOUTHBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 105 yd |
| Shavington Academy ROPE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Alexandra Soccer And Community Association CREWE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 yd |
| Shavington Leisure Centre ROPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,068 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 98.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 98.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.