Nursery Close is in Coppenhall, Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 8GF is located in the Crewe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Close, Coppenhall, Crewe, CW2 8GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 8LA, CW2 8AG, CW2 8AP, CW2 8LL, CW2 8AF, CW2 8LR, CW2 8NS, CW2 8LP, CW2 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW2 8GF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.2% | 47.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 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 (90.6%) 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 | 56.9% | 60.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 79.7% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 92.7% | 84% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Close was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 495th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nursery Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £22,700 | 2025-05-01 | £22,700 |
| 3 Nursery Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2021-06-11 | £270,330 |
| 3 Nursery Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2009-10-12 | £311,980 |
| 3 Nursery Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, a newly built property | £167,950 | 2004-05-28 | £361,637 |
| 2 Nursery Close, Crewe, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £168,950 | 2004-05-21 | £363,790 |
CW2 8GF 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Academy Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vine Tree Primary School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edleston Primary School Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,082 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 Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 4,611 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 | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS | 4out of 4 | 3,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Support | Claremont, 115 Valley Road | 89 yd | |
| The Pantree | 2 The Precinct, Readesdale Avenue | 136 yd | |
| The Oaks Academy | The Oaks Academy, Buchan Grove | 498 yd | |
| Woodside | The Woodside, Valley Road | 574 yd | |
| Crescent Cafe | South Cheshire College, Dane Bank Avenue | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennys Fish & Chips | 4 The Precinct, Readesdale Avenue | 136 yd | |
| Kosta's Chippy | 287 Alton Street | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 613 Crewe Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School DANEBANK AVENUE | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| The Oaks Academy BUCHAN GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Cheshire College South And West DANEBANK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Tipkinder Park VICTORIA AVENUE | cycling | 949 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 | 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% |
| 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.