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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

CW28QW

Moreton Road

CW27PP

Walford Avenue

CW27RW

Stewart Street

CW28EF

Sweet Field Close

CW27PU

Alton Street

CW28LW

Rockwood Close

CW28SJ

West Street

CW27RH

Wistaston Road

CW28EE

Alton Street

CW28PY

Crewe West

CW27SA

Queens Park Drive

CW27NJ

Jesmond Crescent

CW27JY

Ruskin Road

CW27QG

Alton Street

CW27UD

Farmer Close

CW28SW

Cavendish Road

CW28NH

Stanthorne Avenue

CW27PJ

Gainsborough Road

CW27RU

Bowen Street

CW28TD

Christleton Avenue

CW27QU

Flag Lane

CW28QN

Woodford Close

CW28AG

Dane Bank Avenue

CW27RP

Wistaston Road Business Centre

CW27RJ

Wistaston Road

CW27UG

Coppenhall Grove

CW28SG

West Street

CW27QB

Alton Street

CW27NP

Somerville Street

CW28PW

Tabley Road

CW27UL

Probert Close

CW27NB

Kingsway

CW28LA

Valley Road

CW28NB

Albion Street

CW28GE

Miller Close

CW27NL

Claremont Road

CW27QS

Lewis Street

CW28TT

Coppenhall Lane

CW27QP

Bridle Road

CW28TR

Deva Road

CW27SX

Fairburn Avenue

CW28TW

Barthomley Crescent

CW27SN

Queens Park Drive

CW27RF

Duke Street

CW28NJ

Cranage Road

CW27RZ

Davenham Crescent

CW28QP

Readesdale Avenue

CW27NT

Vine Tree Avenue

CW27QR

Lewis Street

CW27UJ

Morgan Close

CW28BF

Hornbeam Close

CW28PJ

Ravenscroft Road

CW28PH

Ravenscroft Road

CW28NS

Arderne Avenue

CW27SH

White Avenue

CW27QQ

Alton Street

CW28QA

Tatton Road

CW28SU

Sunnybank Road

CW27RE

Wistaston Road

CW28PA

Capesthorne Road

CW28NW

Hargrave Avenue

CW27PN

Gainsborough Road

CW27UH

Coppenhall Heyes

CW27PD

Valley Court

CW28NT

Crewe West

CW28NA

Clyde Grove

CW28SL

West Street

CW27PH

Gainsborough Road

CW28UR

Readesdale Avenue

CW27SP

Victoria Avenue

CW27SQ

Victoria Avenue

CW28LX

Stewart Street

CW27PR

Jubilee Avenue

CW28SH

West Street

CW28SP

Merrills Avenue

CW28TF

Rowton Road

CW28SR

Primrose Hill

CW28ND

Doddington Road

CW27PS

Empress Drive

CW27PZ

Clifton Avenue

CW27UF

Monarch Close

CW28LJ

Valley Road

CW27QX

Flag Lane

CW28TG

Marshfield Avenue

CW28NG

Albion Street

CW28NL

Capenhurst Avenue

CW28NE

Somerford Avenue

CW28LZ

Stewart Street

CW27QA

Clifton Street

CW28PR

Brereton Close

CW28PX

Tatton Road

CW27NR

Somerville Street

CW28NZ

Old Gorse Close

CW28TQ

Tarvin Avenue

CW28QQ

Ullswater Avenue

CW28LR

Billington Close

CW27SS

Victoria Avenue

CW27RG

Amy Street

CW27SG

Victoria Avenue

CW27ND

Kingsway

Data Sources

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