29,317TOTAL POPULATION
12,748HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CW12 POSTCODE REGION

Crewe (CW12)

The CW12 postcode area is located in the Crewe postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 1298 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the CW12 postcode area, including Congleton, Crewe, Middlewich, Nantwich, Northwich, Sandbach, Tarporley, Winsford which come under the local authority of the Cheshire East Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in CW12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CW12 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The CW12 postcode area is situated in the Crewe district, in the county of Cheshire, England. It covers the eastern half of Crewe, including the villages of Farndon, Faddiley, and Warmingham. The postcode area is roughly a triangle bounded by Newcastle-under-Lyme, Nantwich, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Crewe is a town with a rich history, having grown up around the railways in the late 19th century. It is one of the region's major business centres and it is home to a number of large companies, as well as local businesses and shops. The area also has several thriving education centres, including South Cheshire College and The University of Law.

The CW12 postcode area is mostly residential, with a mix of houses, flats and terraces. It has excellent transport links, with easy access to further afield from Crewe Station. The A500 and A51 provide access to nearby towns and cities. There is also a variety of places to visit in the area, including the Crewe Heritage Centre and Queen's Park. Orchard Park and Eastgate Shopping Centre are both popular places to shop.

Sports and leisure facilities in the CW12 postcode area include Crewe Alexandra FC, Crewe Cricket Club, Crewe Golf Club and several other parks and green spaces where visitors can mix with the local residents. The area is popular with families and young professionals, as well as people looking to commute for work.

CW12 also enjoys a rich cultural life, with a range of art galleries, museums and theatres. For music lovers, there are festivals throughout the year and an active live music scene in the pubs and clubs. There is also a range of well regarded restaurants and eateries in the area, especially around the Crewe evening economy.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in CW12 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CW12Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

CW12 is located in the county of Cheshire, in England.

Cheshire has a total population of 1,048,100, making it the 19th largest county in the UK.

Cheshire has a total area of 904 square miles, and a population density of 447 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cheshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCW12
Postal TownCrewe
MSOA NameCheshire East 027
LSOA NameCheshire East 027C
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

CW12 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CW12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Astbury
Bath Vale
Bosley
Brereton Heath
Brookhouse Green
Brownlow
Brownlow Heath
Buglawton
Cloud Side
Congleton
Congleton Edge
Dane
Dane in Shaw
Davenport
Eaton
Fourlanes End
Gawsworth
Gleadmoss
Havannah
Highlane
Hightown
Hodgehill
Hulme Walfield
Illidge Green
Kemincham
Key Green
Lower Heath
Lower Withington
Marsh Green
Martin's Moss
Marton
Mossley
Newsbank
Newtown
North Rode
Oakgrove
Poolfold
Rodeheath
Smallwood
Smethwick Green
Somerford
Spen Green
Swettenham
The Hollands
The Marsh
Timbersbrook
West Heath
Whitemore
Woodhouse Green
Wornish Nook
Browse Postcodes in CW12

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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