Thornhill Drive is in Madeley, Crewe and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. CW3 9UE is located in the Madeley & Betley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornhill Drive, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW3 9HF, CW3 9HX, CW3 9HR, CW3 9HA, CW3 9HD, CW3 9HQ, CW3 9HG, CW3 9HL, CW3 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW3 9UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 32% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 45.7% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 41.6% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 19.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 40.5% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.1% | 98.5% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.1% | 97.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Drive was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Madeley & Betley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornhill Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley and the 35th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Thornhill Drive, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2023-02-27 | £362,989 |
| 6 Thornhill Drive, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-02-28 | £393,846 |
| 2 Thornhill Drive, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-06-24 | £367,859 |
| 16 Thornhill Drive, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2014-05-23 | £502,278 |
| 3 Thornhill Drive, Crewe, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2012-04-10 | £378,132 |
CW3 9UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School Newcastle Road , Madeley Heath CW3 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Izaak Walton Way , Madeley CW3 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betley CofE VC Primary School Church Lane , Betley CW3 9AX | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Quarry Bank Road , Keele ST5 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Pepper Street , Silverdale ST5 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 4,855 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 | 4,850 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 | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADELEY WORKINGMENS CLUB | Madeley Working Mens Club, Newcastle Road | 454 yd | |
| THE OFFLEY ARMS | The Offley Arms, Poolside | 741 yd | |
| THE OLD SWAN | KEELE ROAD MADELEY HEATH NR CREWE | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJ TAKEAWAY | 5 Poolside | 571 yd | |
| TANGS DYNASTY | 1 Greyhound Court, Newcastle Road | 571 yd | |
| POOLSIDE FISH BAR | Poolside Fish Bar, Poolside | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madeley High School NEWCASTLE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 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 | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.