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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 122 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
122
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
62.45(+67%)
Shoplifting
19.56(+238%)
Public order
18.47(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.62(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.68(+19%)
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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Crewe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £435,000.

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
Flats5£87,500
Detached48£282,500
Semi-Detached97£183,500
Terraced48£145,000

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

CW16DS

Crewe Road

CW14AX

Richmond Road

CW14DU

Ash Road

CW15NH

Calder Avenue

CW14BF

Cumberland Close

CW14FS

Coronation Street

CW19NQ

Weston Road

CW16HN

Linden Drive

CW16FW

Herald Drive

CW14HR

Hawthorn Grove

CW14LL

Columbine Road

CW19PN

Crewe East

CW26DN

Nantwich Road

CW14AU

Queen Street

CW14AQ

Richmond Road

CW15BN

Entwisle Way

CW16EX

Hungerford Road

CW15NB

Howard Street

CW14LB

Sherborne Road

CW14HL

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14LG

Roedean Walk

CW15AX

Haig Drive

CW14HY

Lime Tree Avenue

CW16HG

Hungerford Road

CW14GQ

Wilding Drive

CW16WY

Weston Road

CW19QA

Crewe East

CW14JW

Crossway

CW15YF

Rochester Crescent

CW12AT

Earle Street

CW15NE

Sydney Road

CW15GN

Stephenson Drive

CW19PD

Weston Road

CW14BE

Henry Street

CW16BW

Weston Road

CW16UN

Westmere Drive

CW19NY

Weston Road

CW16HP

Lyncroft Close

CW15HE

Conrad Close

CW12BG

Brierley Street

CW14NY

Farrier Court

CW16DL

Macon Way

CW14BZ

Ridgway Street

CW14DG

Middlewich Street

CW14EZ

Acacia Crescent

CW14PF

Groby Road

CW14WD

Crewe East

CW15BG

Anzac Drive

CW14NX

Foxes Hollow

CW14LY

Remer Street

CW14DA

Middlewich Street

CW981AD

Weston Road

CW15YQ

Rochester Crescent

CW16GF

Weston Road

CW16DZ

Ludlow Avenue

CW19JY

Weston Road

CW15LJ

Bray Close

CW19PR

Crewe East

CW14BA

Richmond Road

CW14HQ

Sydney Road

CW16DG

Macon Way

CW14HT

Lime Tree Avenue

CW16XH

Fourth Avenue

CW25WJ

Weston Road

CW19ND

Weston Road

CW16FA

Quakers Coppice

Data Sources

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