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Crewe West

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crewe West Population

10,686

Population density

3,941.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£308,000	£168,510	£250,000	£327,500	£386,500
Flats	5	£72,500	£65,600	£72,000	£77,000	£81,400
Semi-Detached	59	£175,000	£111,150	£162,500	£206,250	£250,500
Terraced	32	£155,750	£67,100	£107,750	£186,300	£222,925

10 years median price trend in Crewe West

All postcodes in Crewe West

CW28SX

Sunnybank Road

Data Sources

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

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