Waverton Close, Hough, Crewe, CW2 5RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW2 5RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	49%	48.3%	-0.7%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	51%	51.7%	0.7%	49.0%	2.7%

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 5RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.6% 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	16.7%	13.7%	-3.0%	37.9%	-24.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	70.6%	7.6%	44.2%	26.4%
Separated	3.2%	0.5%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.8%	7.6%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	8.3%	7.6%	-0.7%	6.1%	1.5%

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	44.1%	48.8%	4.7%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	34%	33.9%	-0.1%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	12.6%	12%	-0.6%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	6.9%	3.7%	-3.2%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19%	16.6%	-2.4%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	6.9%	-6.5%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	11.1%	0.0%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	8.8%	0.5%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	13.4%	3.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	39.2%	5.9%	33.8%	5.4%
Other	4.6%	4.1%	-0.5%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.4%	96.3%	-2.1%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	97.6%	93.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	1.2%	4.1%	2.9%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	93.8%	-3.0%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.3%	37.2%	-14.9%
Christian	69.8%	46.2%	23.6%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Waverton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverton Close was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Nantwich South and Stapeley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waverton Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Nantwich South and Stapeley and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CW2 5RB, 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 - 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Waverton Close are based on 17 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 Waverton Close, Hough, Crewe, CW2 5RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW2 5RB

Average Price
£298,597

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,597

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waverton Close

Average Price
£335,816

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£335,816

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waverton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Waverton Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2025-04-16	£206,000
7 Waverton Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-05-30	£278,367
17 Waverton Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-11-14	£319,802
9 Waverton Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-12-21	£262,141
3 Waverton Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£279,950	2019-05-17	£382,575

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW2 5RB

Employment

CW2 5RB 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 5RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Other	8
Education	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	4,326 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	1,653 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School Bridge Street , Wybunbury CW5 7NE	3out of 4	2,081 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weston Village Primary School East Avenue , Weston CW2 5LZ	3out of 4	2,518 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU	3out of 4	3,068 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL	3out of 4	3,673 yd	Foundation school	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	2,516 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	4,533 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE	3out of 4	4,579 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	4,897 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,376 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	3,885 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	5,029 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
White Hart Inn	White Hart Inn, Newcastle Road		446 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Shavington Asda on the Move	Shavington Service Station, 416 Newcastle Road		992 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CW2 5RB postcode.

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	37.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.42 Mbit/s

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