40,752TOTAL POPULATION
17,161HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CW2 POSTCODE REGION

Crewe (CW2)

The CW2 postcode area is located in the Crewe postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 1210 individual postcodes.

There are 30 electoral wards in the CW2 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, 22% of people in CW2 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 CW2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CW2 postcode covers the Crewe district of Cheshire, England. It is bordered by the CW1 postcode to the south and by CW3 to the east. It is an area of mixed suburban and rural character, with several villages, small towns and large areas of open countryside. The area is served by a variety of road, rail and bus links connecting it with nearby regional centres, including Manchester, Chester and Liverpool.

The postcode covers a diverse mix of residential and commercial properties, including a number of business parks and retail centres. Crewe town centre is the main focal point of the postcode, and offers a range of popular high streets and shops, as well as a variety of leisure options including a cinema and a multi-screen entertainment complex. The postcode also includes the boroughs of Alsager, Sandbach and Holmes Chapel, all of which have their own unique attractions, such as historic pubs and grand town centres.

The Crewe & Nantwich area falls within the boundaries of Cheshire East Council, and is served by a number of local government services, including planning, waste management, education, health and housing. There is also an elected mayor who works with the council to manage the area and drive investment in its public services.

The CW2 postcode is home to a wide variety of people with different cultures and backgrounds. As a result, the area offers a host of great places to eat, drink and shop – from ethnic restaurants serving up amazing dishes to the local favourites found in the town's popular pubs and traditional bakeries. The postcode also boasts a good range of educational establishments, with primary and secondary schools, Further Education colleges and the University of Chester's campus located within its boundaries.

To the north-west of the postcode lies the iconic and expansive Reaseheath College campus – a truly remarkable attraction which offers wide-ranging training, education and employment opportunities, in addition to its impressive dairy, equine, food production and forestry centres.

Sports fans will be pleased to find plenty of options in the CW2 postcode, with Crewe Alexandra Football Club and Crewe Cricket Club among the biggest local draws. There is also a selection of outdoor activities on offer, including lakeside walks, cycling routes and a variety of sporting trails. Plus, for families, the postcode has its own miniature railway and number of nearby country parks to explore.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in CW2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CW2Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

CW2 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 CodeCW2
Postal TownCrewe
MSOA NameCheshire East 045
LSOA NameCheshire East 045A
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

CW2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CW2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Balterley
Balterley Green
Balterley Heath
Barthomley
Blakelow
Butt Green
Chorlton
Coppenhall
Crewe
Englesea-brook
Gorstyhill
Haslington
Haymoor Green
Hough
Marshfield Bank
Maw Green
Oakhanger
Park End
Radway Green
Shavington
Slaughter Hill
Smith's Green
Sydney
The Valley
Wells Green
Wheelock Heath
Willaston
Winterley
Wistaston
Wistaston Green
Woolstanwood
Browse Postcodes in CW2

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CW) and estimated address.

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'.

Your views ofCW2

RJG, Crewe

Thursday, October 12, 2023

You have the postcode CW26JY as "LAURA STREET" that is not correct. The actual street name for CW2 6JY beyond Barker Street is MANOR WAY Manor Way continues to the junction with Nantwich Road. Please correct this error Regards Richard Goodwin


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