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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 111 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-Detached59£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

CW28TG

Marshfield Avenue

CW28QT

Moreton Road

CW27QZ

Brookdale Park

CW27RJ

Wistaston Road

CW28LJ

Valley Road

CW28NJ

Cranage Road

CW28QL

Moreton Road

CW28SQ

Grasmere Avenue

CW28AF

Dane Bank Avenue

CW28EE

Alton Street

CW28LW

Rockwood Close

CW28PS

Bramhall Road

CW27SE

Queen's Park Drive

CW27SX

Fairburn Avenue

CW27NB

Kingsway

CW27PX

Denver Avenue

CW28PB

Gawsworth Avenue

CW28QP

Readesdale Avenue

CW27RH

Wistaston Road

CW28LN

Langley Drive

CW28PP

Marple Crescent

CW28SU

Sunnybank Road

CW27PP

Walford Avenue

CW27ST

Alton Street

CW27UF

Monarch Close

CW28TL

Rudheath Close

CW27JZ

Walthall Street

CW27PR

Jubilee Avenue

CW27RT

Alton Street

CW28NF

Darley Avenue

CW28SY

Sunnybank Road

CW28PU

Capesthorne Road

CW28TB

Halton Drive

CW27RU

Bowen Street

CW27SJ

Victoria Avenue

CW28BG

Stewart Street

CW28NB

Albion Street

CW28PW

Tabley Road

CW27JY

Ruskin Road

CW28NR

Aldersey Road

CW27QT

Flag Lane

CW27PT

Alton Street

CW28ND

Doddington Road

CW28TW

Barthomley Crescent

CW27QR

Lewis Street

CW28LX

Stewart Street

CW28SP

Merrills Avenue

CW27NH

Belgrave Road

CW28PN

Handforth Road

CW28LU

Rockwood Avenue

CW27PZ

Clifton Avenue

CW27PS

Empress Drive

CW27UG

Coppenhall Grove

CW27NG

Buchan Grove

CW28LP

Langley Drive

CW28NH

Stanthorne Avenue

CW28QS

Moreton Road

CW27QD

Stamford Avenue

CW27SA

Queens Park Drive

CW28NN

Capenhurst Avenue

CW28PH

Ravenscroft Road

CW28SN

Bilton Way

CW27RA

Wistaston Road

CW27RL

Wistaston Road

CW28JL

Crewe West

CW27QF

Alton Street

CW28EF

Sweet Field Close

CW28PY

Crewe West

CW27RS

Alton Street

CW28TN

Acton Road

CW28UR

Readesdale Avenue

CW27UJ

Morgan Close

CW28QU

Moreton Road

CW28TP

Barthomley Crescent

CW27AW

Alton Street

CW27RG

Amy Street

CW27UN

Coppenhall Heyes

CW27PD

Valley Court

CW28NP

Aldersey Road

CW28PT

Bramhall Road

CW28SJ

West Street

CW28TD

Christleton Avenue

CW27NJ

Jesmond Crescent

CW27PN

Gainsborough Road

CW27QQ

Alton Street

CW27SS

Victoria Avenue

CW26PF

Nantwich Road

CW27RB

Wistaston Road

CW28QQ

Ullswater Avenue

CW27RF

Duke Street

CW27SQ

Victoria Avenue

CW27SU

Queen's Park Drive

CW27UD

Farmer Close

CW28LS

Blunstone Close

CW28TJ

Marshfield Avenue

CW27NL

Claremont Road

CW27PY

Alton Street

CW28BF

Hornbeam Close

CW27SN

Queens Park Drive

CW28SR

Primrose Hill

Data Sources

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