Briardale Close is in Wistaston, Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 6UA is located in the Wistaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briardale Close, Wistaston, Crewe, CW2 6UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 8EH, CW2 8DY, CW2 6NP, CW2 8DU, CW2 6PY, CW2 6PZ, CW2 8EL, CW2 8BU, CW2 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW2 6UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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% | 25.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 65.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 57.9% | 50% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 35.1% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around CW2 6UA this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 46% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
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 | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briardale Close was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Willaston and Rope average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briardale Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Willaston and Rope and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Briardale Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2003-09-05 | £619,429 |
| 3 Briardale Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2003-08-08 | £621,895 |
| 1 Briardale Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2001-07-03 | £661,468 |
| 1 Briardale Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 1999-05-21 | £687,597 |
| 2 Briardale Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, a newly built property | £185,000 | 1996-11-28 | £887,159 |
CW2 6UA 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Church Lane Primary School Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Junior School Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Primary School Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School, A Specialist School for Maths & ICT Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington High School Rope Lane , Shavington CW2 5DH | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 4,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House / Redsands 251 Crewe Road , Willaston CW5 6NE | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | - not rated | 2,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oblate Retreat Centre | 89 Broughton Lane | 641 yd | |
| Woodside | The Woodside, Valley Road | 745 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Nantwich Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 613 Crewe Road | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| The Berkeley Academy LAIDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Wistaton Sports & Leisure Association CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School DANEBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.