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About

Crewe West ward lies on the western side of Crewe, a railway town in Cheshire East. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and more modern developments. Its streets are arranged around the central spine of West Street. The ward includes the significant green space of Queens Park, a formal Victorian park with a lake and pavilion, providing a focal point for the community.

The local economy is supported by several retail parades serving everyday needs. The ward's identity remains closely linked to the town's railway heritage, with the main railway line forming a notable boundary to the east. Residential areas are interspersed with schools, community centres, and places of worship, creating a settled, functional neighbourhood. The layout and housing stock reflect the area's historical development in phases alongside the growth of the railway industry.

Area overview

On average Crewe West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crewe West is £41,123 per year. There are 5 schools in Crewe West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crewe West is home to around 10,686 people, with a population density of about 3,941.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crewe West Population
10,686
Population density
3,941.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.59(+84%)
Public order
14.69(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.38(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.04(+23%)
Drugs
8.98(+130%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,494
79.49%
Other White
1,161
10.86%
Indian
159
1.49%
Other
159
1.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
125
1.17%
Total population: 10,686

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,007
23.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,991
23.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,391
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,292
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
920
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,403
31.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,335
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
873
19.3%
Other social rented
521
11.52%
Social rents from council
298
6.59%
Total households: 4,524

Property prices in Crewe West

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Crewe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,700 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crewe West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£325,000
Flats6£71,000
Semi-Detached65£180,000
Terraced31£160,000

10 years median price trend in Crewe West

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

All postcodes in Crewe West

CW28AB

Dane Bank Avenue

CW27SY

Fairburn Avenue

CW27SE

Queen's Park Drive

CW27RX

Alton Street

CW28SZ

Burlea Close

CW28LS

Blunstone Close

CW28JL

Crewe West

CW27SB

Queens Park Drive

CW27QL

Lewis Street

CW27RS

Alton Street

CW27TA

Edward Kemp Close

CW27SU

Queen's Park Drive

CW27NQ

Buchan Grove

CW28TJ

Marshfield Avenue

CW28LP

Langley Drive

CW28SY

Sunnybank Road

CW27QZ

Brookdale Park

CW27RB

Wistaston Road

CW27RL

Wistaston Road

CW28LT

Stewart Street

CW28PU

Capesthorne Road

CW28TE

Marshfield Avenue

CW27NH

Belgrave Road

CW28QB

Bramhall Road

CW28LN

Langley Drive

CW28QS

Moreton Road

CW28BG

Stewart Street

CW28NP

Aldersey Road

CW27NS

Somerville Street

CW28QU

Moreton Road

CW27PW

Clydesdale Avenue

CW27PT

Alton Street

CW28PZ

Crewe West

CW27JZ

Walthall Street

CW28RT

Ennerdale Road

CW28LE

Valley Road

CW28PD

Adlington Road

CW27SF

Victoria Avenue

CW27QD

Stamford Avenue

CW28TP

Barthomley Crescent

CW28TA

Halton Drive

CW27UQ

Coppenhall Grove

CW28QD

Dairy House Way

CW28LL

Valley Road

CW27UA

Hughes Drive

CW28SX

Sunnybank Road

CW27RR

Collins Street

CW28PN

Handforth Road

CW27QT

Flag Lane

CW28GF

Nursery Close

CW28GS

Baker Close

CW27SJ

Victoria Avenue

CW26PF

Nantwich Road

CW28SN

Bilton Way

CW27ST

Alton Street

CW28TS

Malbank Road

CW28NF

Darley Avenue

CW27PX

Denver Avenue

CW28AF

Dane Bank Avenue

CW27NW

Norbreck Avenue

CW27SD

Queens Park Drive

CW28PQ

Ravenscroft Road

CW28PB

Gawsworth Avenue

CW27RA

Wistaston Road

CW28PP

Marple Crescent

CW28TN

Acton Road

CW27RQ

Wistaston Road

CW28LU

Rockwood Avenue

CW27SW

Queens Park Gardens

CW28PG

Ravenscroft Road

CW28PF

Capesthorne Road

CW28AP

Flixton Drive

CW27NE

Franklyn Avenue

CW26NX

Nantwich Road

CW28LY

Stewart Street

CW27SR

Victoria Avenue

CW28PL

Handforth Road

CW27PL

Gainsborough Road

CW27PY

Alton Street

CW28TH

Marshfield Avenue

CW28NQ

Doddington Road

CW27EL

Bridle Road

CW27NG

Buchan Grove

CW27AW

Alton Street

CW28PT

Bramhall Road

CW27RY

Alton Street

CW28QT

Moreton Road

CW28SQ

Grasmere Avenue

CW28TL

Rudheath Close

CW28PE

Sweet Briar Crescent

CW28QL

Moreton Road

CW28NR

Aldersey Road

CW27UN

Coppenhall Heyes

CW27RT

Alton Street

CW27NF

Franklyn Avenue

CW28NN

Capenhurst Avenue

CW28QG

Keswick Close

CW28TB

Halton Drive

CW28PS

Bramhall Road

CW28UP

Firbeck Gardens

Data Sources

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