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Crewe North West

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About

Crewe North West is a residential district situated just outside the town's primary commercial centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving a largely local community. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide essential connectivity. Green spaces like the Queen's Park offer recreational areas within this urban setting, contributing to the local environment.

The district's identity is closely linked to the railway, with the historic Crewe Works having shaped its development and employment for generations. While quieter than the central shopping areas, it contains essential local amenities, schools, and services catering to everyday needs. The sound of trains remains a constant backdrop, a direct reminder of the area's industrial heritage and its ongoing functional role within the wider rail network.

Area overview

On average Crewe North West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 25% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year. Crewe North West is home to around 6,559 people, with a population density of about 1,644.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crewe North West Population
6,559
Population density
1,644.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.77(+12%)
Public order
9.3(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.71(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(-27%)
Drugs
5.79(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,189
79.11%
Other White
924
14.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.93%
African
51
0.78%
Indian
50
0.76%
Total population: 6,559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,298
25.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,077
21.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
724
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,034

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
705
26.5%
Owns with a mortgage
690
25.94%
Other social rented
462
17.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
458
17.22%
Social rents from council
296
11.13%
Total households: 2,660

Property prices in Crewe North West

Median price£166,500
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £205K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 (about £202 per square foot) in Crewe North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £297,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crewe North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£260,000£213
Semi-Detached26£183,500£223
Terraced23£140,000£164
Flats3£70,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£76,500£120,000£84,750
2017£196,000£85,248£116,000£98,000
2018£180,500£87,500£120,000£102,250
2019£198,500£71,250£124,000£104,500
2020£208,500£97,000£132,000£100,500
2021£232,000£77,500£143,000£125,000
2022£252,000£60,000£172,500£127,000
2023£257,500£69,750£140,000£120,000
2024£265,000£79,750£170,000£99,500
2025£277,500£70,000£170,000£150,000
2026£200,000£103,000£187,500£138,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£128£153£88
2017£151£153£138£122
2018£184£141£134£125
2019£171£117£147£122
2020£209£148£146£121
2021£206£162£171£147
2022£227£223£195£175
2023£229£116£180£124
2024£246£232£177£108
2025£253£250£216£170
2026£193£171£202£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crewe North West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.