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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 127 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
127
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
67.38(+81%)
Public order
14.32(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.57(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(+16%)
Other theft
8.24(+25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,494
79.49%
Other White
1,161
10.86%
Other
159
1.49%
Indian
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 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
Detached15£308,000
Flats5£72,500
Semi-Detached60£175,000
Terraced32£155,750

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

CW27SH

White Avenue

CW28NT

Crewe West

CW27RZ

Davenham Crescent

CW27PL

Gainsborough Road

CW27QG

Alton Street

CW28QG

Keswick Close

CW28LT

Stewart Street

CW28NQ

Doddington Road

CW27NE

Franklyn Avenue

CW27SD

Queens Park Drive

CW28NL

Capenhurst Avenue

CW28RT

Ennerdale Road

CW28TF

Rowton Road

CW28TR

Deva Road

CW27NW

Norbreck Avenue

CW27SW

Queens Park Gardens

CW27UA

Hughes Drive

CW27UH

Coppenhall Heyes

CW28PQ

Ravenscroft Road

CW28SH

West Street

CW28PX

Tatton Road

CW28QB

Bramhall Road

CW27EL

Bridle Road

CW27NQ

Buchan Grove

CW27NR

Somerville Street

CW28PR

Brereton Close

CW28TE

Marshfield Avenue

CW27NP

Somerville Street

CW27NS

Somerville Street

CW27SG

Victoria Avenue

CW28NS

Arderne Avenue

CW27QU

Flag Lane

CW27SB

Queens Park Drive

CW27SY

Fairburn Avenue

CW28LZ

Stewart Street

CW28NG

Albion Street

CW28NZ

Old Gorse Close

CW27RE

Wistaston Road

CW28AG

Dane Bank Avenue

CW28NE

Somerford Avenue

CW27QA

Clifton Street

CW27RY

Alton Street

CW27TA

Edward Kemp Close

CW27UL

Probert Close

CW27PU

Alton Street

CW27SP

Victoria Avenue

CW28LR

Billington Close

CW28PZ

Crewe West

CW27NT

Vine Tree Avenue

CW28LY

Stewart Street

CW28PL

Handforth Road

CW28QW

Moreton Road

CW27RP

Wistaston Road Business Centre

CW27RX

Alton Street

CW28LA

Valley Road

CW28PE

Sweet Briar Crescent

CW28NW

Hargrave Avenue

CW27QS

Lewis Street

CW27SF

Victoria Avenue

CW27RQ

Wistaston Road

CW28GE

Miller Close

CW28TS

Malbank Road

CW27NF

Franklyn Avenue

CW27RW

Stewart Street

CW28GF

Nursery Close

CW28GS

Baker Close

CW28NA

Clyde Grove

CW28PF

Capesthorne Road

CW28SW

Cavendish Road

CW28SZ

Burlea Close

CW28QN

Woodford Close

CW27PJ

Gainsborough Road

CW28TQ

Tarvin Avenue

CW28TT

Coppenhall Lane

CW27QP

Bridle Road

CW28AP

Flixton Drive

CW28TA

Halton Drive

CW27QL

Lewis Street

CW28PJ

Ravenscroft Road

CW26NX

Nantwich Road

CW27PW

Clydesdale Avenue

CW28PD

Adlington Road

CW28SG

West Street

CW28SL

West Street

CW27SR

Victoria Avenue

CW27QB

Alton Street

CW27UQ

Coppenhall Grove

CW28AB

Dane Bank Avenue

CW28PG

Ravenscroft Road

CW28LE

Valley Road

CW28LL

Valley Road

CW28TH

Marshfield Avenue

CW28UP

Firbeck Gardens

CW27ND

Kingsway

CW28PA

Capesthorne Road

CW28QD

Dairy House Way

CW27PH

Gainsborough Road

CW27QX

Flag Lane

CW27RR

Collins Street

CW28QA

Tatton Road

Data Sources

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