The Holborn is in Madeley, Crewe and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. CW3 9DT is located in the Madeley & Betley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Holborn, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW3 9PU, CW3 9PG, CW3 9PA, CW3 9PL, CW3 9PQ, CW3 9TE, CW3 9NA, CW3 9PD, CW3 9PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW3 9DT 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 | 51.6% | 47.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.6% | 4.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CW3 9DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 23.8% | 26.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 51.1% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 34.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Holborn was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Madeley & Betley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Holborn has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley and the 110th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage The Holborn, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2022-11-11 | £408,748 |
| Holly Cottage The Holborn, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2019-05-13 | £334,561 |
| Hillcrest The Holborn, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-05-03 | £1,015,873 |
| Turnpike The Holborn, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-09-07 | £396,951 |
| Hillview The Holborn, Crewe, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2017-11-27 | £389,401 |
CW3 9DT 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 CW3 9DT 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Izaak Walton Way , Madeley CW3 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Betley CofE VC Primary School Church Lane , Betley CW3 9AX | 3out of 4 | 4,827 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley High School Newcastle Road , Madeley CW3 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Keele , ST5 5BG | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOMERS SANDWICH BAR | Homers Sandwich Bar, Poolside | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OFFLEY ARMS | The Offley Arms, Poolside | 394 yd | |
| MADELEY WORKINGMENS CLUB | Madeley Working Mens Club, Newcastle Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POOLSIDE FISH BAR | Poolside Fish Bar, Poolside | 394 yd | |
| TANGS DYNASTY | 1 Greyhound Court, Newcastle Road | 549 yd | |
| RAJ TAKEAWAY | 5 Poolside | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Offley Ce Primary School WOORE ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Madeley High School NEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Manor Road Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS OFF PLAYING FIELDS OFF MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 725 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.