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Crewe Central

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About

Crewe Central ward encompasses the historic core and immediate surrounding districts of this railway town. The area is defined by its Victorian and early 20th-century architecture, with many residential streets and the main commercial centre laid out during the town's industrial expansion. The Grand Junction Goods Yard site represents a significant area of ongoing redevelopment, shifting the landscape from former industrial use towards new residential and commercial spaces.

The ward's identity remains closely linked to the railway, with Crewe Station itself a major employer and transport hub. Local amenities are concentrated around the pedestrianised shopping areas and the Market Hall. Queen's Park, a formal Victorian green space with a boating lake and conservatory, provides a focal point for recreation within the urban environment.

Area overview

On average Crewe Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 312 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 per household in Crewe Central is £37,065 per year. There are 4 schools in Crewe Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crewe Central is home to around 6,920 people, with a population density of about 4,397.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
312
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
158.82(+328%)
Shoplifting
59.1(+935%)
Public order
51.59(+411%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.72(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.89(+211%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,531
27.62%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,218
21.97%
Level 3 (A level)
780
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
690
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,543

Housing

Housing tenure

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £116,500 in Crewe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,750 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crewe Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crewe Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£257,500
Flats6£82,500
Semi-Detached6£189,500
Terraced31£115,000

10 years median price trend in Crewe Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe Central.

All postcodes in Crewe Central

CW13JY

Leighton Street

CW13HB

Grosvenor Street

CW12JL

Victoria Street

CW13EN

Walker Street

CW13FF

George Gardens

CW13JF

Mount Pleasant

CW12PU

Victoria Street

CW13AN

Ramsbottom Street

CW13EZ

Stapeley Court

CW13GB

Joseph Reddrop Way

CW13JN

Badger Avenue

CW13ZE

George Gardens

CW13ZG

Bessemer Way

CW13AE

Samuel Street

CW13EX

Walker Street

CW13EY

Grosvenor Street

CW13FU

Short Oakes Close

CW27BL

High Street

CW27BN

High Street

CW19SJ

Earle Street

CW12PA

Newdigate Street

CW13FJ

Crewe Central

CW13HX

George Gardens

CW12DP

Lyon Street

CW13BB

Browning Street

CW13HH

West Street

CW13ZF

Crewe Central

CW13ZP

Golding Drive

CW19TA

Earle Street

CW12DH

Crewe Street

CW12ET

Market Street

CW12HT

Delamere Street

CW12QA

St Pauls Street

CW13BE

Cornwall Grove

CW19SQ

Earle Street

CW12GZ

Market Square

CW13GT

Dale Way

CW13UN

Ramsbottom Street

CW19SW

Earle Street

CW12NN

Chetwode Street

CW13JE

Dutton Way

CW19SX

Earle Street

CW19TD

Earle Street

CW13EH

Ford Lane

CW13GD

Ken Woolley Road

CW19SB

Earle Street

CW12HF

Victoria Street

CW12JZ

Delamere Street

CW12PZ

George Gardens

CW13DQ

Bateman Close

CW13EL

Walker Street

CW13EQ

Ford Lane

CW13TQ

Partridge Close

CW12JH

Victoria Street

CW12JY

Crewe Central

CW12LE

Betley Street

CW12PW

Meredith Street

CW13JT

Underwood Lane

CW13JU

Vernon Street

CW13JW

Badger Avenue

CW12DA

Heath Street

CW12EX

Market Street

CW13AZ

Saunders Street

CW13GU

Dale Way

CW13ZR

Billington Road

CW19SG

Earle Street

CW19TL

Earle Street

CW13AJ

Crewe Central

CW13HN

West Street

CW13ZQ

Golding Drive

CW19SY

Earle Street

CW13DH

Badger Avenue

CW13BS

Hightown

CW13ED

Crewe Central

CW13EP

Grosvenor Street

CW13FY

Partridge Close

CW13DS

Alban Street

CW13DX

Peter Place

CW13EB

Rigg Street

CW13HE

West Street

CW12PB

Newdigate Street

CW13BN

Clarence Grove

CW13DB

Blount Close

CW13GA

Joseph Reddrop Way

CW27BX

Oak Street

CW12JG

Delamere Street

CW12JX

Delamere Street

CW13AF

Richard Street

CW13AL

Flag Lane

CW13HR

West Street

CW19SP

Earle Street

CW19SH

Earle Street

CW19SL

Earle Street

CW19SS

Earle Street

CW12BP

Earle Street

CW12DU

Forge Street

CW13HF

West Street

CW13JQ

Badger Avenue

CW13ZL

Moss Field Place

CW13AQ

Bright Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.