The Square is in Audlem, Crewe and in Cheshire East district. CW3 0AD is located in the Audlem electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eddisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Square, Audlem, Crewe, CW3 0AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW3 0AB, CW3 0AE, CW3 0AA, CW3 0ND, CW3 0NE, CW3 0AF, CW3 0AS, CW3 0AH, CW3 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW3 0AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 47.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 39.4% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 11.1% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17.9% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 39.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 122.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.7% higher than the Audlem average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Square has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Audlem and the 165th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 16 The Square, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-03-31 | £125,669 |
| Apartment 2 16 The Square, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-12-10 | £136,996 |
| Apartment 2 16 The Square, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2012-11-30 | £125,353 |
| Apartment 1, 16 The Square, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-10-14 | £161,913 |
| Apartment 3 16 The Square, Crewe, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2010-01-12 | £148,945 |
CW3 0AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CW3 0AD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CW3 0AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audlem St James' CofE Primary School Heathfield Road , Audlem CW3 0HH | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley CofE Primary School Adderley , TF9 3TF | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Combermere | The Lord Combermere, The Square | 47 yd | |
| The Tearoom at No.11 | 11 Cheshire Street | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, 12 Shropshire Street | 151 yd | |
| The Shroppie Fly | The Shroppie Fly, Shropshire Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaan's | 5 Shropshire Street | 49 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 13 Cheshire Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Shropshire Street | 151 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audlem Playing Fields CHESHIRE STREET | grass pitches | 186 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.