Tarvin Avenue is in Crewe and in Crewe And Nantwich district. CW2 8TQ 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 Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW2 8TH, CW2 8TP, CW2 8TG, CW2 8TJ, CW2 8UP, CW2 8TW, CW2 8TF, CW2 8TR, CW2 8UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CW2 8TQ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 46.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 40.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.6% | 44.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.1% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5.2% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 24.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 96.3% | 84.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 13% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 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 | 95.2% | 84.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 11.6% | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarvin Avenue was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Crewe Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarvin Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Crewe Central and the 488th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-08-04 | £216,152 |
| 1 Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2020-06-11 | £157,613 |
| 3 Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,500 | 1997-04-04 | £188,711 |
CW2 8TQ 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,148 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 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underwood West Academy Newcastle Street , CW1 3LF | 2out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AD | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Academy Minshull New Road , CW1 3PP | 2out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy Church Lane , Wistaston CW2 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC West Street , CW1 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Stanier Community School Coronation Street , CW1 4EB | 2out of 4 | 3,856 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 | 2,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reaseheath College Reaseheath , CW5 6DF | - not rated | 3,672 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 | 497 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Field School Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adelaide School Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Safe Opportunities Unit G4, Scope House , Weston Road CW1 6DD | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Lodge School Warmingham Road , CW1 4PP | 2out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Academy | The Axis Academy, Lodgefields Drive | 401 yd | |
| The Fish Bar at Sunnybank Road | Unit 2, 645 West Street | 424 yd | |
| Fink Food Fitness | Unit 8 Marshfield Bank Estate | 436 yd | |
| The Georges Community Centre | King George V Playing Fields, West Street | 557 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | The Rising Sun, Middlewich Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Golf Club | Queens Park Golf Club House, Queens Park Drive | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, 645 West Street | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Simply Gym Crewe WEST STREET | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| American Golf QUEENS PARK DRIVE | golf | 687 yd |
| Legends Health & Leisure Centre BENTLEY MOTORS BENTLEY MOTORS SUNNYBANK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 738 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.