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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 318 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
318
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
158.67(+325%)
Shoplifting
56.5(+878%)
Public order
51.45(+408%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.9(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.87(+188%)
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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Crewe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,750 up to £330,000.

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
Terraced30£112,500
Flats8£82,000
Detached5£270,000
Semi-Detached7£165,000

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

CW13AZ

Saunders Street

CW13AA

Wilson Place

CW12LD

Tollitt Street

CW12JZ

Delamere Street

CW19TA

Earle Street

CW12PT

Victoria Street

CW13BD

Goddard Street

CW13JG

Badger Avenue

CW19SF

Earle Street

CW13ZF

Crewe Central

CW12LQ

Delamere Street

CW13GT

Dale Way

CW13AE

Samuel Street

CW13DA

Harrison Drive

CW13AB

Samuel Street

CW13ZP

Golding Drive

CW13HR

West Street

CW12NB

Market Street

CW19TB

Earle Street

CW13EZ

Stapeley Court

CW13DW

Ellesmere Place

CW13HE

West Street

CW13JX

Underwood Lane

CW13ES

Chell Street

CW19TE

Earle Street

CW13GX

Dewes Street

CW12BZ

Heath Street

CW12GZ

Market Square

CW19TH

Earle Street

CW12NN

Chetwode Street

CW13UL

Partridge Close

CW13EA

Rigg Street

CW19TF

Earle Street

CW13EG

Casson Street

CW13ZH

Barn Croft Road

CW13HG

West Street

CW27EF

Chester Bridge

CW12DP

Lyon Street

CW12PU

Victoria Street

CW27BN

High Street

CW12DF

Prince Albert Street

CW12NG

Market Centre

CW13DN

Oakmere Place

CW12EX

Market Street

CW13EE

Fletcher Street

CW13BU

Hightown

CW13HD

West Street

CW13ZR

Billington Road

CW13EJ

Blount Close

CW12QA

St Pauls Street

CW19SW

Earle Street

CW19SX

Earle Street

CW13BS

Hightown

CW13AJ

Crewe Central

CW13AN

Ramsbottom Street

CW13BB

Browning Street

CW19SG

Earle Street

CW12JY

Crewe Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.