How safe is Crewe Leighton?

Crime level in Crewe Leighton is moderate with about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Crewe Leighton?

Housing mix: detached 61.7%, semi-detached 29.3%.

What are house prices in Crewe Leighton?

Based on 66 recent sales, the median price is £226,000.

What's the Crewe Leighton population and density?

Crewe Leighton population is 6,332 with density 4959.7 per km².

What's the average income in Crewe Leighton?

Average resident income is about £47,200 per year.

How deprived is Crewe Leighton?

Deprivation score 2/10 (rank 26613 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Crewe Leighton?

There are 2,640 households in Crewe Leighton

How much social housing is near Crewe Leighton?

About 2.7% across the Crewe Leighton area.

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Q: What schools in Crewe Leighton and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Crewe Leighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Crewe Leighton is a residential area located in the north of Crewe, within Cheshire East. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. It is situated near Leighton Hospital, one of the main employers in the region, and is well-connected to the A530 and A500 roads for commuting.

Local amenities include Leighton Academy, a primary school serving the community, and several green spaces such as Leighton Park. The area is close to Crewe town centre, providing access to shops, restaurants, and transport links, including Crewe railway station. Crewe Leighton offers a practical location for families and professionals working in the healthcare or transport sectors.

Area overview

On average Crewe Leighton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crewe Leighton is £47,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Crewe Leighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

2.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crewe Leighton Population

6,332

Population density

4,959.7 per km²

Demographics

British

5,762

90.98%

Other White

193

3.05%

Other Asian

0.93%

Indian

0.87%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.69%

Total population: 6,333

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,206

45.65%

Owns outright

969

36.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

327

12.38%

Other social rented

2.42%

Other forms of private rent

1.82%

Total households: 2,642

Property prices in Crewe Leighton

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Crewe Leighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £365,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£275,000	£180,000	£225,000	£305,000	£350,000
Semi-Detached	15	£180,000	£155,250	£162,500	£205,000	£258,250
Terraced	10	£146,500	£121,150	£136,250	£154,500	£180,500

10 years price trend in Crewe Leighton

All postcodes in Crewe Leighton

CW13QQ

Clayton Close

CW13XH

Seaton Close

CW14TY

Magecroft

CW13RY

Kestrel Drive

CW13TH

Merlin Court

CW13XF

Hythe Avenue

CW13XJ

Conway Close

CW14TD

Moss Fields

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Data Sources

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

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