Station Road is in Holmes Chapel, Crewe and in Cheshire East district. CW4 8DF is located in the Dane Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW4 8EB, CW4 8FL, CW4 8FS, CW4 8FJ, CW4 8FN, CW4 8FQ, CW4 8GF, CW4 8DJ, CW4 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW4 8DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.7% | 37.5% | 15.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 49.7% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 57% | 64.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 26.6% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| 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.
In the area around CW4 8DF this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 49.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 93% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 98.2% | 93.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 92.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Dane Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dane Valley and the 531st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodia Pharma Solutions Ltd Station Road, Crewe, Cheshire East Other, an established residential building | £1,996,200 | 2016-07-06 | £2,648,325 |
CW4 8DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 159 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School Hermitage Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7NP | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School Middlewich Road , Holmes Chapel CW4 7EB | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brereton CofE Primary School School Lane , Brereton Green CW11 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goostrey Community Primary School Main Road , Goostrey CW4 8PE | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byley Primary School and Nursery Moss Lane , Byley CW10 9NG | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Selkirk Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Nova School Jodrell Bank , Holmes Chapel CW4 8BT | - not rated | 4,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel Community Centre | Holmes Chapel Community Centre, Station Road | 323 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 31 Station Road | 323 yd | |
| ABM Catering | Recipharm, London Road | 405 yd | |
| Don Alberto | 1 Macclesfield Road | 910 yd | |
| Miola | 40 London Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn | 27/29 Station Road | 554 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 17 London Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Fourno | 35 London Road | 797 yd | |
| London Road Fish Bar | The Precinct, 33 London Road | 797 yd | |
| Charlie's | 19a London Road | 887 yd | |
| Sun Kong | 36 London Road | 941 yd | |
| Jalfrezi | 32 London Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Manor Lane | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Express Holmes Chapel (3563) | 28 London Road | 941 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-10 London Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel Community Centre SEVERN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 199 yd |
| Holmes Chapel Cricket Club VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Hermitage Primary School HERMITAGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.