Affluence in CW1 5LB
How CW1 5LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Crewe Sydney & Gateway
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,184 (2024)
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How well off CW1 5LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CW1 5LB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the CW1 5LB area is below that, at 49.4%. 37.9% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CW1 5LB area is well below that, at 23.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CW1 5LB area is well below that, at 20.6%. 22.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CW1 5LB sits in (Crewe Sydney & Gateway): about 1,184 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.