Postcode report
CW2 5BQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CW2 5BQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CW2 5BQ is a postcode in Crewe South, Cheshire East, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CW2 5BQ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CW2 5BQ are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CW2 5BQ is based on Cheshire East 041 Census 2021. It covers 10,146 residents, 252 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CW2 5BQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CW2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £190k from 147 rolling sales, down 11.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CW2 5BQ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CW2 5BQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CW2 5BQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CW2 5BQ
Is CW2 5BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CW2 5BQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CW2 5BQ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CW2 5BQ?
LocaleIQ matched CW2 5BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CW2 5BQ?
The latest median sold price is £190k based on 147 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CW2 5BQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.