A532 Crewe, Cheshire East
3 addresses across 1 postcode (CW2), about 70 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 9800960.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 63% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valley Park, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hungerford Medical Centre, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 292 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (80% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- LAND ADJACENT TO 205, EDLESTON ROAD, CREWE: up to 11 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- EATON COURT, EATON STREET, CREWE, CW2 7EG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 23-25, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2EW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Land at 48 Wistaston Road, Crewe, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Afford Rent A Car, Wistaston Road, Crewe, CW2 7RB: up to 12 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- The yard, LEWIS STREET, CREWE: up to 10 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 13-21, MILL STREET, CREWE, CW2 7AE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 2-4, GATEFIELD STREET, CREWE, CW1 2JP: up to 13 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 50 m and 51 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW2 7BX | 100% | 63% | 63% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Extra Store Crewe | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Edleston Road Car Park | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hungerford Medical Centre | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valley Park 1.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Street Park 1.3 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,280 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Crewe, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2 km (1.2 miles) west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Crewe | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Crewe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker's Coppice | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Rookerybank Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Oak Coppice | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Slaughter Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ruskin Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cheshire College - South & West | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oaks Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir William Stanier School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Beginnings for Children CW2 7BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Farm Foods Ltd CW2 7BX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The lounge at ice and fire CW2 7BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mama Mia / Bibby's / Apos CW2 7BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Jo Jo's Day Nursery CW2 7BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! CW1 2DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett CW1 2DD | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| one for all supermarket CW2 7EA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| The Arena CW2 7BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Today Restaurant CW2 7EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Cheshire Halal Meat Centre Limited CW2 7BN | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Star Afrique LTD CW2 7EH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Istanbul Restaurant CW2 7EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Albert's Corner CW1 2DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4U Supermarket CW2 7EP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eaton Street (114); On or near Supermarket (90); On or near Petrol Station (27); On or near Brook Street (24); On or near A5019 (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CW2 7BX: 3 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oak Street · Cross Street · Mill Street · High Street · Forge Street · Brook Street · Lyon Street · Vernon Way · Moss Square · Electricity Street · Chapel Street · Eaton Street
All the streets in CW2 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.