Yates Street is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 7LY is located in the Crewe South 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 Yates Street, Crewe, CW2 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 7LZ, CW2 7JS, CW2 7NY, CW2 7JR, CW2 7LE, CW2 7NA, CW2 7LD, CW2 7LQ, CW2 7LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW2 7LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.1% | 46.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 37.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 24.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 85.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 85.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yates Street was 140.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Crewe South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yates Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Crewe South and the 133rd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Yates Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2022-04-08 | £168,677 |
| 9 Yates Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-05 | £141,419 |
| 24 Yates Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-08-27 | £196,660 |
| 23 Yates Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-12-21 | £140,186 |
| 11 Yates Street, Crewe, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-11-20 | £148,632 |
CW2 7LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine Tree Primary School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Mind Cafe | Ash Tec House, 277 Walthall Street | 200 yd | |
| Indian Garden | 203 Nantwich Road | 308 yd | |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nelson Street | 341 yd | |
| Bunz N Shakes | 168 Nantwich Road | 382 yd | |
| Spedali's coffee Lounge & Bakery | 143 Nantwich Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | Imperial Hotel, 183 Edleston Road | 595 yd | |
| The Brunswick | 71 Nantwich Road | 615 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | Hop Pole, 140-142 Wistaston Road | 686 yd | |
| British Lion | 58 Nantwich Road | 700 yd | |
| Duke of Bridgewater | Duke Of Bridgewater, 2 Wistaston Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba | 187 Nantwich Road | 308 yd | |
| Lucky Horse | 227 Nantwich Road | 311 yd | |
| Panda Kitchen | B, 227 Nantwich Road | 311 yd | |
| My Uncle | 227c Nantwich Road | 311 yd | |
| Cordeiro's Kitchen | 81 Walthall Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Nantwich Road | 330 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Edleston Road | 508 yd | |
| 4U Supermarket | 198-200 Edleston Road | 685 yd | |
| Lidl | Mill Street | 807 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Oak Street | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Cheshire College South And West DANEBANK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Camm Street Centre CAMM STREET CENTRE CAMM STREET CENTRE CAMM STREET | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| The Oaks Academy BUCHAN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Crewe Alexandra (Alexandra Stadium) GRESTY ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Chongi Academy Eaton Street | 903 yd | |
| Brookhouse Playing Field (Closed) Brookhouse Drive | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School DANEBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Crewe Lifestyle Centre MOSS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.