Cavendish Road is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 8SW is located in the Crewe West 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 Cavendish Road, Crewe, CW2 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 8SH, CW2 8SJ, CW2 7SG, CW2 8SN, CW2 8SG, CW2 8SQ, CW2 8SP, CW2 8SR, CW2 8SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW2 8SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 31.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 43.4% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.5% | 41.5% | 14.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 15% | -8.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 26.8% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 90.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 98.7% | 92.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 92.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 161.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cavendish Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 103rd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cavendish Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-09-29 | £181,456 |
| 53 Cavendish Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-05 | £229,289 |
| 13 Cavendish Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-04-12 | £198,348 |
| 27 Cavendish Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-01-20 | £174,199 |
| 30 Cavendish Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-06-10 | £203,146 |
CW2 8SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Academy Moreton Road , CW2 8QS | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , CW2 7NH | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Academy Buchan Grove , CW2 7NQ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 3,209 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 | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 691 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Georges Community Centre | King George V Playing Fields, West Street | 175 yd | |
| The Fish Bar at Sunnybank Road | Unit 2, 645 West Street | 263 yd | |
| Park Life Cafe Crewe | Lakeside Pavilion, Queens Park Drive | 562 yd | |
| Bentley Motors | Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane | 588 yd | |
| Axis Academy | The Axis Academy, Lodgefields Drive | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Golf Club | Queens Park Golf Club House, Queens Park Drive | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minshull Fish and Chips | 35 Minshull New Road | 507 yd | |
| Treasure Horse | 133 Minshull New Road | 638 yd | |
| Ping's | 255 West Street | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, 645 West Street | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Gym Crewe WEST STREET | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Legends Health & Leisure Centre BENTLEY MOTORS BENTLEY MOTORS SUNNYBANK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| American Golf QUEENS PARK DRIVE | golf | 566 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% |
| Median download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.