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About

Crewe East ward covers the eastern side of the town of Crewe, extending from the town centre outwards towards residential suburbs and some industrial estates. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and later 20th-century housing, alongside retail parks and railway-related industrial units. The ward's layout is heavily influenced by its historic railway infrastructure, with several major lines defining its boundaries.

The residential streets are primarily terraced and semi-detached homes, serving a large local population. A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Crewe Arms Hotel, a railway hotel dating back to the town's rapid expansion. The ward includes Queens Park, a formal Victorian park with a boating lake, offering green space amidst the urban environment.

Area overview

On average Crewe East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crewe East is £39,987 per year. There are 8 schools in Crewe East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crewe East is home to around 15,644 people, with a population density of about 1,871.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.62(+66%)
Shoplifting
19.43(+240%)
Public order
17.58(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.43(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.06(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,007
23.52%
No qualifications
2,825
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
2,213
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,892
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,441
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 12,787

Housing

Housing tenure

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 192 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Crewe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crewe East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£289,870
Flats3£83,000
Semi-Detached86£181,750
Terraced57£130,000

10 years median price trend in Crewe East

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

All postcodes in Crewe East

CW14PX

Kent's Lane

CW15LS

Sydney Road

CW16EJ

Hungerford Road

CW14AL

Queen Street

CW14SN

Churchmere Drive

CW15FS

Betjeman Way

CW15GN

Stephenson Drive

CW15LU

Sydney Road

CW16HL

Holmlea Drive

CW19JH

Weston Road

CW12AU

Rainbow Street

CW14BF

Cumberland Close

CW14BX

Coronation Street

CW14HD

Prunus Road

CW14JP

Stamp Avenue

CW14LR

Maul Field Close

CW14LU

Remer Street

CW15BS

Fairhurst Road

CW15EQ

Hungerford Road

CW15YQ

Rochester Crescent

CW16FU

Lancaster Fields

CW19HU

Weston Road

CW19NH

Weston Road

CW14BA

Richmond Road

CW14LS

Remer Street

CW15BD

Rowallan Place

CW15BW

Flude Close

CW15HE

Conrad Close

CW15HU

Laureston Avenue

CW16HU

Flour Mill Way

CW19AB

Weston Road

CW19PN

Crewe East

CW14AZ

Poplar Grove

CW14GS

Broad Street

CW15YH

Drayton Crescent

CW16FB

Quakers Coppice

CW14GJ

Stable Croft Close

CW14HE

Rosewood Close

CW14NY

Farrier Court

CW15BB

Mayfair Drive

CW15JP

Burns Drive

CW15JW

Coleridge Way

CW16AR

Weston Road

CW16ZD

Westmere Drive

CW19PJ

Crewe East

CW14BL

Richmond Road

CW14HP

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14LA

Sherborne Road

CW16BF

Weston Road

CW14NR

Broughton Road

CW15HA

Bennett Close

CW16ES

Fernbank Close

CW16XS

First Avenue

CW16YG

Gateway

CW14EQ

Elm Drive

CW12AS

Earle Street

CW16HT

Renaissance Way

CW14DY

Maple Grove

CW14GP

Wilding Drive

CW14JG

Lime Street

CW14LH

Cranborne Road

CW14UU

Crewe East

CW15LE

Coleridge Way

CW15SP

Crewe Road

CW16NA

Savoy Road

CW16UN

Westmere Drive

CW14GE

Norcop Road

CW14HN

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14PS

Warmingham Road

CW14PT

Waldrons Lane

CW15HD

Barrie Grove

CW15BG

Anzac Drive

CW12AF

Earle Street

CW14BU

Coronation Street

CW14HW

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14PF

Groby Road

CW15LJ

Bray Close

CW16AP

Crewe Road

CW16ZQ

Mallard Way

CW14DE

Charlesworth Street

CW14HA

Crabtree Grove

CW15LY

Sydney Road

CW15NE

Sydney Road

CW19PZ

Crewe East

CW12AZ

Mirion Street

CW14AY

Hallshaw Avenue

CW14HY

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14PP

Warmingham Road

CW15LN

Cormorant Close

CW16AG

Cowley Way

CW16NB

Duchy Road

CW16WS

Weston Road

CW14ER

Plane Tree Drive

CW14GB

Merchants Court

CW15JE

Swinburne Drive

CW15YB

Heron Crescent

CW16YT

Gateway

CW12AG

Earle Street

CW14BN

Railway View

CW14LQ

Kays Croft Drive

Data Sources

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