Spinney Avenue is in Goostrey, Crewe and in Congleton district. CW4 8JE is located in the Dane Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinney Avenue, Goostrey, Crewe, CW4 8JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW4 8JD, CW4 8JG, CW4 8JF, CW4 8JQ, CW4 8JL, CW4 8JA, CW4 8JJ, CW4 8JP, CW4 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CW4 8JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 CW4 8JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75.3% 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 | 14.6% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.4% | 75.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 31.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 48.1% | 52.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 36.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around CW4 8JE this area, 6.6% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 59% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.7% | 93.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Avenue was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spinney Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 159th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Spinney Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2022-08-25 | £858,664 |
| 11 Spinney Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £604,000 | 2017-09-08 | £867,607 |
| 7 Spinney Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-05-19 | £597,416 |
| 2 Spinney Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-06-10 | £598,907 |
| 6 Spinney Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2015-12-03 | £605,809 |
CW4 8JE 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 CW4 8JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goostrey Community Primary School Main Road , Goostrey CW4 8PE | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Hermitage Drive , Holmes Chapel CW4 7NP | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School Middlewich Road , Holmes Chapel CW4 7EB | 4out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peover Superior Endowed Primary School Stocks Lane , WA16 8TU | 4out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School The Cobbles , Lower Peover WA16 9PZ | 4out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,477 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 | 2,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastimes | 85d Main Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 111 Main Road | 331 yd | |
| The Space Invader | 3 Station Road | 799 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.