Postcode CW2 8GQ (Cheshire East)

Map showing CW2 8GQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode CW2 8GQ is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in May 2021 and is an active postcode. CW2 8GQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CW2 8GQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CW2 8GQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to CW2 8GQ is Shoveler Close which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Church Lane and is 423 m away. The closest railway station is Crewe Rail Station, 2.91 km away.

The closest primary school to CW2 8GQ (for ages 11 and under) is Wistaston Church Lane Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 3, 2019.

The local pub for residents of CW2 8GQ is WHITE HOUSE INN/ARDMINNAN GOLF COURSE and is 4.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 9, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chip Ahoy and is 5.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for CW2 8GQ is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Central and Eastern Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CW2 8GQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CW2 8GQ, and the approximate distance away.

Shoveler Close 16 m
Cob Road 116 m
Gadwall Close 127 m
Wigeon Road 130 m
Pen Road 189 m
Teal Way 210 m
Grebe Drive 225 m
Cygnet Drive 235 m
Pochard Close 255 m
Drake Place 316 m
Wistaston Green Road 514 m
Church Lane 517 m
A532 2.67 km
Middlewich Road 2.89 km
Crewe Road 3.12 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CW2 8GQ

Introduction May 2021
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CW2 8GQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wistaston Church Lane Academy Good
(April 3, 2019)
472 m
Wistaston Academy 873 m
Vine Tree Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.18 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Good
(December 13, 2017)
1.18 km
St Thomas More Catholic High School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.27 km
The Axis Academy 1.29 km
The Oaks Academy 1.48 km
Cheshire College - South & West Good
(November 15, 2019)
1.51 km
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Requires improvement
(June 20, 2018)
1.63 km
The Berkeley Academy Good
(October 23, 2019)
1.69 km
Willaston Primary Academy Good
(April 25, 2018)
1.77 km
Pebble Brook Primary School Good
(October 17, 2018)
1.83 km
Edleston Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.89 km
Ruskin Community High School Good
(March 6, 2019)
2.06 km
Shavington Academy Good
(June 26, 2018)
2.35 km
Lavender Field School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.39 km
Underwood West Academy Good
(November 21, 2019)
2.47 km
Adelaide School Outstanding
(January 31, 2018)
2.67 km
Highfields Academy Good
(April 17, 2019)
2.68 km
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Good
(September 30, 2021)
2.72 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CW2 8GQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
WHITE HOUSE INN/ARDMINNAN GOLF COURSE Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 9, 2019
4.09 km
W ROBINSON Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 4, 2014
4.81 km
Solid Rock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 28, 2021
4.81 km
Manse on the Beach Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.87 km
KIRKISTOWN CASTLE GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2015
5.01 km
KIRKISTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 20, 2017
5.01 km
FPC RETAIL LTD T/A CENTRA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 2, 2014
5.02 km
Chip Buddy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
5.05 km
ST PATRICK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university 4
Good
June 11, 2014
5.61 km
Alan Telford Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 20, 2021
5.68 km
GREEN ISLE RESIDENTIAL HOME Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2017
5.7 km
PORTAVOGIE PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 20, 2017
5.7 km
Chip Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.77 km
HARBOUR ROAD SERVICE STATION LTD/MACE Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
5.77 km
The New Quays Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2020
5.77 km
Jo Jo's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
6.05 km
Green Pastures Seafood Market Stall Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.15 km
Crossroads Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 10, 2020
6.41 km
Swan Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
7.12 km
ARDBRAE HOUSE (B & B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 14, 2011
7.16 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CW2 8GQ - Data from Apr 2022

Church Lane Bus Stop/Station 423 m
Church Lane Bus Stop/Station 431 m
Shops Bus Stop/Station 561 m
Beech Drive Bus Stop/Station 571 m
Shops Bus Stop/Station 572 m
Bus Station Taxi Rank 2.61 km
Market Square Taxi Rank 2.71 km
Crewe Rail Station Taxi Rank 2.91 km
Crewe Rail Station Rail 2.91 km
Crewe Rail Station Rail 2.92 km
Nantwich Rail Station Rail 3.77 km
Terminal Three Access Air 33.61 km
Terminal Three Access Air 33.63 km
Terminal One Access Air 33.68 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CW2 8GQ - Data from Dec 2021

Hinging Bank Covert Woodland Or Forest 303 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 338 m
Joey the Swan Inland Water 382 m
Rookerybank Covert Woodland Or Forest 444 m
Old Gorse Covert Woodland Or Forest 910 m
Poole Gorse Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Drivers Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.47 km
Red Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.98 km
Oak Coppice Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Elliott's Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.46 km
Nantwich Lake Inland Water 4.55 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 4.56 km
Poolehill Hill Or Mountain 4.57 km
Spring Plantation Woodland Or Forest 4.6 km
Rookery Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.66 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CW2 8GQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 53.08537400
Longitude -2.47661000
OS Easting 368174
OS Northing 0354344
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
32020
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cheshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich
Electoral Ward Wistaston
Local Authority District Cheshire East
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Cheshire and Warrington
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Cheshire and Warrington

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000049
Travel To Work Area Crewe

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Central and Eastern Cheshire
Cancer Alliance Cheshire and Merseyside
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Cheshire and Merseyside
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Cheshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Crewe BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Crewe BUASD
Workplace Zone E33007450
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cheshire East 046
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cheshire East 046A
Output Area / Small Area 6A3