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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

CW13JG

Badger Avenue

CW12JJ

Market Street

CW12NB

Market Street

CW12NH

West Street

CW13AA

Wilson Place

CW13DJ

Broad Street

CW13DU

Stafford Street

CW13EF

Elizabeth Street

CW13FA

Richard Darroch Way

CW12EL

Market Street

CW12JU

St Marys Street

CW13BX

Blount Close

CW13LT

Kinloch Close

CW19TJ

Earle Street

CW13UT

George Gardens

CW12JP

Gatefield Street

CW12PP

Furber Street

CW13DN

Oakmere Place

CW13DW

Ellesmere Place

CW13ZD

Dutton Way

CW12HU

Crewe Central

CW12NP

Market Street

CW13DD

Broad Street

CW13EG

Casson Street

CW13ZH

Barn Croft Road

CW27EA

Crewe Central

CW13HJ

Grosvenor Street

CW13BW

Peel Square

CW13QZ

Henry Cooper Road

CW12DJ

Prince Albert Street

CW13AY

Holt Street

CW13EW

Alexandra Place

CW12DB

Herald Park

CW12DT

Crewe Central

CW12EW

Market Street

CW12EY

Market Street

CW12ND

Market Street

CW13BF

Blount Close

CW13BG

Flag Lane

CW13DG

Roebuck Street

CW13FG

Crewe Central

CW12JB

St Marys Street

CW13AH

Richard Street

CW12DD

Lyon Street

CW12JT

Victoria Street

CW12LB

Chester Street

CW12NA

Market Close

CW12PL

Meredith Street

CW19SN

Earle Street

CW13AT

Richard Moon Street

CW13DA

Harrison Drive

CW19SR

Earle Street

CW19SU

Earle Street

CW27EG

Eaton Street

CW12NE

Newton Street

CW13AX

Richard Moon Street

CW13HA

West Street

CW12BJ

Earle Street

Data Sources

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