Glamis Close, Crewe, CW2 8JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW2 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	49.2%	48.9%	-0.3%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	50.8%	51.1%	0.3%	49.0%	2.1%

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 8JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	24.6%	27.3%	2.7%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	54.2%	-3.9%	44.2%	10.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.3%	8.5%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	8.1%	7.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	1.3%

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	49.5%	48.6%	-0.9%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	37.5%	34.5%	-3.0%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	10.1%	14.8%	4.7%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around CW2 8JA this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.7%	8.7%	-4.0%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	9.5%	-2.0%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	17.1%	-0.2%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	7.3%	-2.3%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	20.4%	8.5%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	33.8%	2.6%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	5.8%	3.3%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	98.8%	0.1%	81.4%	17.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.5%	97.5%	0.0%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	97.5%	0.0%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	57.2%	46.2%	11.0%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Glamis Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glamis Close was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Willaston and Rope average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Glamis Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Willaston and Rope and the 381st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CW2 8JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 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) - 1/10 (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 Glamis Close are based on 2 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 Glamis Close, Crewe, CW2 8JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CW2 8JA

Average Price
£293,962

Semi-Detached
£293,962

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glamis Close

Average Price
£288,784

Semi-Detached
£288,784

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glamis CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Glamis Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2012-06-15	£300,684
5 Glamis Close, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2010-06-21	£343,795
2 Glamis Close, Crewe, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	2000-05-26	£287,255
6 Glamis Close, Crewe, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£52,000	1995-06-21	£290,312

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CW2 8JA

Employment

CW2 8JA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	15
Transport and storage	13
Construction	12
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	2,673 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wistaston Church Lane Academy Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ	3out of 4	156 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willaston Primary Academy Derwent Close , Willaston CW5 6QQ	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD	3out of 4	1,414 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wistaston Academy Moreton Road , CW2 8QS	4out of 4	1,556 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vine Tree Primary School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD	3out of 4	1,586 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,493 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ	- not rated	2,011 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH	3out of 4	2,023 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT	3out of 4	2,490 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ	3out of 4	3,543 yd	University technical college	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	1,988 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF	- not rated	3,705 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Axis Academy Lodgefields Drive , CW2 8TU	- not rated	1,976 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE	- not rated	3,090 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT	4out of 4	3,317 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD	- not rated	3,642 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS	4out of 4	4,627 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oblate Retreat Centre	89 Broughton Lane		735 yd
Woodside	The Woodside, Valley Road		880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nags Head	Nags Head, 87 Wistaston Road		1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wistaston Church Lane Academy CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	277 yd
Wistaton Sports & Leisure Association CHURCH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	351 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	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	51.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.24 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.24 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.14 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CW2 8JA