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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

CW14BH

Henry Street

CW14SW

Chapelmere Court

CW16HQ

Lea Avenue

CW26DR

Weston Road

CW14AA

Vincent Street

CW14BP

Cumberland Close

CW14BS

Middlewich Street

CW14DG

Middlewich Street

CW14GR

Pickering Croft Place

CW14LP

Barn Meadow Way

CW16DT

Crewe Road

CW16EW

Crewe East

CW16HW

Lynbrook Road

CW16ND

Duchy Road

CW19FG

Weston Road

CW19HH

Weston Road

CW14DA

Middlewich Street

CW14DD

Waine Street

CW14HG

Sydney Road

CW14LZ

Remer Street

CW15BP

Alcock Place

CW15JA

Laureston Avenue

CW16BE

First Avenue

CW19JQ

Weston Road

CW14ET

Plane Tree Drive

CW14GG

Church Field Close

CW14HT

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14JA

Lime Tree Avenue

CW14LE

Maplins Moss Place

CW14PE

Groby Road

CW15AT

Hurcomb Way

CW15JR

Tennyson Avenue

CW15LB

Oaktree Drive

CW16EA

Herald Drive

CW14DB

Mellor Street

CW14DT

Sycamore Avenue

CW16DD

Cowley Way

CW16HJ

Grange Close

CW19NQ

Weston Road

CW14AN

Ambuscade Close

CW14EG

Coronation Street

CW15GR

Trevithick Close

CW15NF

Sydney Road

CW15NP

Beswick Drive

CW16HA

Arden Square

CW16HS

Electra Way

CW14DW

The Haven

CW14EN

Elm Drive

CW14HR

Hawthorn Grove

CW14NJ

North Street

CW14NX

Foxes Hollow

CW14NP

Broughton Road

CW15BN

Crewe East

CW15BU

Stokes Avenue

CW15HX

Shakespeare Drive

CW15JY

Lansdowne Road

CW15LR

Lansdowne Road

CW16GL

Electra Way

CW14AF

Queen Street

CW14EA

Henry Street

CW14GT

Broad Street

CW14LJ

Samson Close

CW14NQ

Stoneley Road

CW14UT

Crewe East

CW14JY

Crewe East

CW14NN

North Street

Data Sources

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