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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

CW19LJ

Weston Road

CW15AZ

Hood Grove

CW15EW

Gresty Terrace

CW15LX

Sydney Road

CW15YF

Rochester Crescent

CW16GY

Macon Way

CW12BA

Sheppard Close

CW14BQ

Henry Street

CW14BZ

Ridgway Street

CW14DL

Middlewich Street

CW14HB

Prunus Road

CW14JL

Hazel Grove

CW14UE

Britannia Close

CW15JZ

Lansdowne Road

CW15ND

Rhoden Street

CW15YE

Malory Close

CW16AE

Cowley Way

CW16HH

Lea Avenue

CW16HP

Lyncroft Close

CW16NG

Orion Way

CW16XZ

Third Avenue

CW14AT

Hillside Drive

CW14FZ

Thorneycroft Way

CW14JQ

Broad Street

CW14JZ

Haslemere Way

CW14NG

Stoneley Road

CW14SA

Crewe East

CW15NJ

Avon Drive

CW16EF

Fern Court

CW14BG

Henry Street

CW14SH

Samuel Armstrong Way

CW14SJ

Samuel Armstrong Way

CW15EN

Gresty Terrace

CW15JB

Anderson Close

CW16BU

Gateway

CW16HE

Woodland Avenue

CW14AE

Hall O Shaw Street

CW14DU

Ash Road

CW14JU

Greenacres

CW15HP

Wilding Street

CW15NW

Crewe Green Road

CW16DN

Crewe Road

CW16HR

Brook Close

CW16JT

Gateway

CW16YA

Gateway

CW14DP

Middlewich Street

CW14DZ

Almond Avenue

CW14NB

Groby Road

CW14SR

John Maddock Drive

CW15BE

Boadicea Drive

CW15JJ

Wordsworth Drive

CW16YY

Gateway

CW14AD

Hall O Shaw Street

CW14DX

Cherry Tree Road

CW14JN

Greenway

CW15JU

Masefield Drive

CW15LG

Birch Avenue

CW15NL

Pendle Close

CW16FN

Renaissance Court

CW19PD

Weston Road

CW14GL

Randalls Drive

CW15LA

Drury Close

CW16FF

Lancaster Fields

CW14FU

Ridding Drive

CW14SS

Green Field Way

CW14SX

John Robinson Place

CW15LD

Oak Tree Close

CW16XU

Second Avenue

CW15BH

Wren Drive

CW15BX

Crewe East

CW15EY

Hungerford Road

CW16BD

Emperor Way

CW14DR

Sycamore Avenue

CW14EH

Elm Drive

CW14FB

Weston Road

CW14LG

Roedean Walk

CW15YG

Hendon Close

CW16DF

Macon Way

CW16DP

Tommy's Lane

CW16DS

Crewe Road

CW16GF

Weston Road

CW19PQ

Crewe East

CW981BA

Crewe East

CW12AH

Earle Street

CW14AW

Queen Street

CW14EZ

Acacia Crescent

CW14NE

Stoneley Road

CW15FT

Rochester Crescent

CW16AL

Weston Road

CW16EG

Herald Park

CW14AJ

Mary Street

CW14EX

Sorbus Drive

CW14GH

Whitley Place

CW14JT

Stamp Close

CW15HF

Foxholme Court

CW16DY

Ludlow Avenue

CW14EY

Pyrus Avenue

CW16BZ

Second Avenue

CW16EH

Weston Road

CW19NE

Weston Road

Data Sources

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