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Crewe East

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About

Crewe East is a residential ward located in the town of Crewe, within the Cheshire East borough. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes neighbourhoods such as Leighton, Underwood Lane, and parts of the town centre. The ward is served by local amenities, including schools, shops, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

Transport links are a key feature of Crewe East, with the town’s railway station providing connections to major cities like Manchester and London. The M6 motorway is also easily accessible, making travel by road convenient. The ward has a mix of green spaces, such as Queens Park, offering recreational areas for residents. Crewe East has a strong community presence, with local events and organisations contributing to its identity.

Area overview

On average Crewe East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crewe East is £37,883 per year. There are 8 schools in Crewe East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crewe East Population
15,644
Population density
1,871.4 per km²

Demographics

British
13,382
85.54%
Other White
1,111
7.1%
Indian
205
1.31%
African
166
1.06%
Other Asian
126
0.81%
Total population: 15,644

Housing

Owns outright
2,319
34.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,041
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,089
16.19%
Other social rented
684
10.17%
Social rents from council
370
5.5%
Total households: 6,726

Property prices in Crewe East

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Crewe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £465,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£280,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached101£175,000
Terraced64£125,000

10 years price trend in Crewe East

All postcodes in Crewe East

CW14AL

Ambuscade Close

CW14BF

Cumberland Close

CW14BX

Coronation Street

CW14HD

Prunus Road

CW14JP

Crossway

CW14LU

Remer Street

CW14SN

Churchmere Close

CW15BS

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW15EQ

Gresty Terrace

CW15FS

Betjeman Way

CW15GN

Nigel Gresley Close

CW15LU

Sydney Road

CW15YQ

Rochester Crescent

CW16FU

Lancaster Fields

CW16HL

Holmlea Drive

CW16FB

Quakers Coppice

CW19PU

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW19PN

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW14AZ

Poplar Grove

CW14BA

Beech Grove

CW14GS

Broad Street

CW14LS

Broad Street

CW15BD

Rowallan Place

CW15BW

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW15HE

Conrad Close

CW15HU

Laureston Avenue

CW15YH

Drayton Crescent

CW16HU

Flour Mill Way

CW19AB

Weston Road

CW16AR

Weston Road

CW16BF

Weston Road

CW16XS

First Avenue

CW16YG

Gateway

CW19PJ

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW16ES

Fernbank Close

CW14BL

Richmond Road

CW14GJ

Stable Croft Close

CW14HE

Rosewood Close

CW14HP

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14LA

Sherborne Road

CW14NR

Broughton Road

CW14NY

Farrier Court

CW15BB

Herbert Street

CW15HA

Bennett Close

CW15JP

Burns Drive

CW15JW

Burns Drive

CW16ZD

Electra Way

CW16UN

Westmere Drive

CW12AS

Earle Street

CW14DY

Maple Grove

CW14EQ

Elm Drive

CW14GP

Little Cross Close

CW14JG

Lime Street

CW14LH

Cranborne Road

CW16NA

Savoy Road

CW14UU

Crewe North East

CW15LE

Birch Avenue

CW15SP

Crewe Road

CW16HT

Crewe Green Road

CW15BG

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW12AF

Earle Street

CW14BU

Coronation Street

CW14GE

Norcop Road

CW14HN

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14HW

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14PF

Groby Road

CW14PS

Warmingham Road

CW14PT

Waldron's Lane

CW15HD

Barrie Grove

CW15LJ

Bray Close

CW16AP

Crewe Road

CW16ZQ

Mallard Way

CW19NR

Crewe Sydney & Gateway

CW12AZ

Mirion Street

CW14DE

Charlesworth Street

CW16NB

Duchy Road

CW14AY

Hallshaw Avenue

CW14HA

Crabtree Grove

CW14HY

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14PP

Chapel Lane

CW15LN

Cormorant Close

CW15LY

Sydney Road

CW15NE

Sydney Road

CW16AG

Cowley Way

CW16WS

Weston Road

CW19LJ

Weston Road

CW12AG

Earle Street

CW14BN

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue

CW14ER

Plane Tree Drive

CW14GB

Merchants Court

CW14LQ

Barn Meadow Way

CW15JE

Kipling Way

CW15YB

Guillemot Close

CW16YT

Gateway

CW16AE

Cowley Way

CW15LX

Sydney Road

CW16GY

Macon Way

CW14BZ

Ridgway Street

CW12BA

Sheppard Close

CW14DL

Middlewich Street

Data Sources

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