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Crewe Central

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About

Crewe Central is a ward located in the town of Crewe, within the Cheshire East borough. The area is primarily urban, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. It includes the town centre, which features shops, cafes, and public services, alongside older terraced housing and newer developments. The ward is well-connected, with Crewe railway station serving as a major transport hub for the region.

The ward has a range of amenities, including parks, schools, and healthcare facilities. Residential areas vary from Victorian-era terraces to modern apartments, catering to different demographics. Industrial zones on the outskirts provide employment opportunities, while the town centre remains a focal point for shopping and leisure. Crewe Central reflects the town's historical ties to the railway industry, with some heritage buildings still standing alongside newer infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Crewe Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crewe Central is £34,850 per year. There are 4 schools in Crewe Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crewe Central Population
6,920
Population density
4,397 per km²

Demographics

British
4,555
65.83%
Other White
1,472
21.27%
Indian
200
2.89%
Other
152
2.2%
Roma
80
1.16%
Total population: 6,919

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,244
38.22%
Other social rented
753
23.13%
Owns with a mortgage
440
13.52%
Owns outright
437
13.43%
Social rents from council
280
8.6%
Total households: 3,255

Property prices in Crewe Central

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Crewe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,750 up to £250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£240,000
Flats10£87,000
Semi-Detached8£189,500
Terraced35£115,000

10 years price trend in Crewe Central

All postcodes in Crewe Central

CW13BJ

Blount Close

CW13BZ

Hightown

CW12BE

Chester Square

CW12DR

Prince Albert Street

CW12ES

Market Street

CW12LD

Chester Street

CW12NW

Chetwode Street

CW13HD

Adelaide Street

CW19SD

Earle Street

CW12EG

Market Street

CW13ER

Derby Street

CW13ES

Chell Street

CW13EU

Blount Close

CW13LQ

Goddard Street

CW13LS

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood

CW19SF

Earle Street

CW19TB

Earle Street

CW19SZ

Earle Street

CW12JQ

Victoria Street

CW13AU

Richard Moon Street

CW13AW

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood

CW13BD

Goddard Street

CW13EE

Fletcher Street

CW12HB

Market Street

CW12BL

Earle Street

CW12HE

Victoria Street

CW12HQ

Queensway

CW12LF

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue

CW13GW

Dale Way

CW13HQ

George Gardens

CW13JL

Ford Close

CW19SE

Earle Street

CW12HR

Chester Street

CW13AD

Heathfield Avenue

CW13BL

Flag Lane

CW13BP

Browning Street

CW13DL

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue

CW13DP

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue

CW13EJ

Blount Close

CW13FS

Partridge Close

CW13ZJ

Barn Croft Road

CW19TF

Earle Street

CW19TH

Earle Street

CW12AN

Delamere Street

CW12PN

Chetwode Street

CW13JX

Underwood Lane

CW13UP

Ramsbottom Street

CW27EH

Eaton Street

CW12BH

Earle Street

CW12BS

Earle Street

CW12PF

John Street

CW12PJ

Chetwode Street

CW13BY

Hightown

CW13DF

Alban Street

CW13GP

Dale Way

CW13HG

Ford Lane

CW13US

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood

CW12BZ

Heath Street

CW12HN

Market Street

CW12PY

Beech Street West

CW13ET

Rose Terrace

CW19ST

Earle Street

CW19TE

Earle Street

CW12DF

Crewe Street

CW12ER

Delamere Street

CW12LQ

Delamere Street

CW12NG

Gladstone Street

CW12NJ

Oakley Street

CW12NU

George Gardens

CW12PQ

Vere Street

CW13FX

Partridge Close

CW13GX

Dewes Street

CW13HT

Dale Way

CW13BU

Hightown

CW13JA

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood

CW27EF

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue

CW12NL

Oakley Street

CW13AB

Hightown

CW13BA

Heathfield Avenue

CW13JR

Brooklands Grove

CW13UL

Partridge Close

CW12DL

Forge Street

CW12HD

Market Street

CW12JN

St Paul's Street

CW12QD

Albert Street

CW12QH

St Paul's Close

CW13EA

Rigg Street

CW12BB

Moss Square

CW12LL

Delamere Street

CW13AG

Richard Street

CW13AS

Richard Moon Street

CW13DT

Adelaide Street

CW13DY

Goddard Street

CW13DZ

Badger Avenue

CW13HP

Oxford Street

CW13JB

George Gardens

CW13JY

Leighton Street

CW13HB

Grosvenor Street

CW12JL

Lawrence Street

CW12PU

Victoria Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.