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Crewe South

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 moderate crime levels, with around 124 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

124

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crewe South Population

12,443

Population density

5,082.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

58.75(+58%)

Public order

14.71(+45%)

Drugs

13.82(+254%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.48(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.76(-3%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Crewe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	2	£111,500	£76,850	£92,250	£130,750	£146,150
Terraced	63	£122,000	£83,050	£108,000	£143,500	£184,500
Semi-Detached	33	£180,000	£121,800	£165,000	£230,000	£332,000
Detached	11	£315,000	£100,000	£183,750	£355,000	£412,500

10 years median price trend in Crewe South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Housing

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Property prices in Crewe South

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