Mercian Close, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5ES

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW2 5ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	53.9%	6.2%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	52.3%	46.1%	-6.2%	49.0%	-2.9%

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 CW2 5ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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	15.6%	20.2%	4.6%	37.9%	-17.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.9%	54.1%	-7.8%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.2%	11%	2.8%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	12.1%	13.3%	1.2%	6.1%	7.2%

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	35.5%	37.3%	1.8%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	40.2%	37.8%	-2.4%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	17.6%	19.9%	2.3%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	5.5%	2.9%	-2.6%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%	0.9%

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	25.8%	-4.9%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	10.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	13.4%	0.8%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	9.5%	10.1%	0.6%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	14.7%	1.7%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	21.7%	2.2%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	3.5%	3.7%	0.2%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	98.3%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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%	97.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	66%	46.2%	19.8%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Mercian Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercian Close was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Shavington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mercian Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Shavington and the 457th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CW2 5ES, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Mercian Close are based on 6 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 Mercian Close, Shavington, Crewe, CW2 5ES

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW2 5ES

Average Price
£237,806

Semi-Detached
£234,779

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£258,998

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mercian Close

Average Price
£254,885

Semi-Detached
£254,885

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mercian CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Mercian Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-08-22	£246,391
5 Mercian Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,500	2020-05-27	£214,244
2 Mercian Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£153,000	2011-09-28	£268,301
10 Mercian Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£96,000	2011-09-27	£175,710
2 Mercian Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2009-09-18	£252,669

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW2 5ES

Employment

CW2 5ES 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CW2 5ES 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	110
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	18
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	9
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	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	3,358 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shavington Primary School Southbank Avenue , Shavington CW2 5BP	3out of 4	482 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU	3out of 4	1,608 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL	3out of 4	2,531 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School Bridge Street , Wybunbury CW5 7NE	3out of 4	2,572 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willaston Primary Academy Derwent Close , Willaston CW5 6QQ	3out of 4	2,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH	3out of 4	839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	3,197 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	3,467 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	3,623 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brine Leas School Audlem Road , CW5 7DY	3out of 4	4,659 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,161 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD	- not rated	3,408 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU	- not rated	4,597 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	4,673 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	4,745 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	4,810 yd	Academy special converter	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
Shavington Methodist Church	St Johns Methodist Church, Main Road	159 yd
Shavington Academy	Rope Lane	161 yd
Playworld	Unit 2 Baldwin House, 416 Newcastle Road	392 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vine Inn	Vine Inn, Rope Lane	265 yd
Shavington Social Club	116 Crewe Road	626 yd
The Elephant	289 Newcastle Road	864 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shavington Fish Bar	163 Main Road		160 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Rope Lane		308 yd
Shavington Asda on the Move	Shavington Service Station, 416 Newcastle Road		769 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shavington Primary School SOUTHBANK AVENUE	grass pitches	438 yd
Shavington Academy ROPE LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	928 yd
Shavington Leisure Centre ROPE LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	989 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	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%

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	62.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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