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Crewe South

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About

Crewe South ward lies directly south of Crewe town centre, forming a large residential and industrial segment of the urban area. The ward is bounded by the A532 to the north, the A500 to the east, and extends southwards to include the large residential developments around Leighton. Its landscape is a mix of Victorian terraced housing, post-war estates, and significant industrial and railway-related land, reflecting the town's historical function as a major railway junction.

A notable feature is the expansive Crewe Railway Works, a major employer and historic engineering site situated within the ward's boundaries. The area includes the Queens Park neighbourhood and is served by Crewe railway station itself, which lies just outside its northern edge. Large retail parks and distribution centres are located along its eastern periphery near the A500, contrasting with the residential streets and local shopping parades found elsewhere in the ward.

Area overview

On average Crewe South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crewe South is £41,640 per year. There are 6 schools in Crewe South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Crewe South is home to around 12,443 people, with a population density of about 5,082.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crewe South Population
12,443
Population density
5,082.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.92(+64%)
Public order
14.95(+48%)
Drugs
13.58(+258%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.45(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.13(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,609
61.13%
Other White
2,350
18.88%
Other
493
3.96%
Other Asian
479
3.85%
Bangladeshi
222
1.78%
Total population: 12,448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,734
26.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,332
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,463
14.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,291
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,212
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 10,232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,022
38.97%
Owns outright
1,187
22.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,078
20.78%
Other social rented
478
9.21%
Social rents from council
188
3.62%
Total households: 5,188

Property prices in Crewe South

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £141,475 in Crewe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,092 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crewe South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£240,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached32£178,750
Terraced60£124,500

10 years median price trend in Crewe South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe South.

All postcodes in Crewe South

CW27LD

Walthall Street

CW28AX

Rosehill Road

CW26AX

Nantwich Road

CW26DQ

Culland Street

CW27DJ

Union Street

CW26TZ

Wilderhope Close

CW27AA

Pedley Street

CW27LP

Stalbridge Road

CW25AA

Gresty Road

CW26JU

Manor Way

CW27LF

Westminster Street

CW27LN

Nelson Street

CW26HQ

Edward Street

CW26BY

Nantwich Road

CW26EB

Gresty Road

CW26BG

Nantwich Road

CW28AU

Englesea Grove

CW26GL

Dario Gradi Drive

CW26HJ

Chambers Street

CW27DN

Camm Street

CW27HH

Edleston Road

CW27LB

Walthall Street

CW26LP

Davenport Avenue

CW26LX

Smallbrook Walk

CW26NF

Artle Road

CW27LS

Main Road

CW26EF

Gresty Road

CW26GY

Ethel Elks Close

CW27AR

Mill Street

CW26DT

Nantwich Road

CW26LZ

Davenport Avenue

CW27LZ

Lunt Avenue

CW27NY

Tynedale Avenue

CW26AH

Bedford Court

CW27AB

Walthall Street

CW27BD

Wesley Place

CW27DU

Lord Street

CW26EZ

Claughton Avenue

CW26NY

Nantwich Road

CW26DA

Nantwich Road

CW26LB

Ursuline Way

CW27DL

Lord Street

CW27DT

Crewe South

CW27JH

Broady Court

CW26LE

Bedford Street

CW27HY

Myrtle Street

CW27JS

Ruskin Road

CW28AA

Dane Bank Avenue

CW26NL

Brook House Drive

CW26NQ

Brookhouse Drive

CW26BF

Ivatt Drive

CW26LS

Hinton Road

CW27HZ

Lawton Street

CW28BD

Manor Avenue

CW26AW

Nantwich Road

CW26EL

Gresty Road

CW26JX

Manor Way

CW26PN

Collinbrook Avenue

CW27NU

Smallman Road

CW26NG

Barnett Walk

CW26GP

Herbert Swindells Close

CW26HA

Laura Street

CW27BE

Waverley Court

CW27HD

Edleston Road

CW27HL

Edleston Road

CW27LY

Yates Street

CW26JJ

St Andrews Avenue

CW26JL

Bedford Street

CW26JT

Manor Way

CW26NE

Firwood Walk

CW27HR

Edleston Road

CW27LR

Stalbridge Road

CW26EJ

Gresty Road

CW27LJ

Nelson Street

CW26HS

Basford Road

CW26LL

Clough Walk

CW26NW

Salisbury Close

CW27AD

Pedley Street

CW28AR

Rosehill Road

CW26BP

Nantwich Road

CW26PA

Nantwich Road

CW26TS

Arlington Close

CW27DH

Lord Street

CW26EN

Gresty Road

CW26EY

Claughton Avenue

CW26DY

Gresty Road

CW26EA

Gresty Road

CW26ET

Claughton Avenue

CW26GT

Goode Way

CW26JD

Bedford Street

CW26BQ

Worsdell Close

CW26JG

Bedford Street

CW27DE

Brook Street

CW26LG

Davenport Avenue

CW27HT

Edleston Road

CW28BA

Thorley Grove

CW26EQ

Gresty Road

CW26GX

Nantwich Road

CW26HP

Basford Road

CW26LQ

Davenport Avenue

Data Sources

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