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Willaston & Shavington

About

Willaston & Shavington is a residential area situated south of Crewe. The landscape is primarily composed of housing estates and local green spaces, with some agricultural land on its fringes. Roads like the A500 and A51 provide key transport links through the area.

A notable local landmark is the Willaston Windmill, a preserved tower mill on Cheerbrook Road. The area includes several local schools and community-focused facilities, serving its settled population.

Area overview

On average Willaston & Shavington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willaston & Shavington is £50,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Willaston & Shavington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willaston & Shavington is home to around 8,222 people, with a population density of about 1,332.5 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Willaston & Shavington Population

8,222

Population density

1,332.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.96(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.84(-67%)

Public order

5.35(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.53(-61%)

Other theft

3.04(-54%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,714

93.8%

Other White

174

2.12%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.72%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.54%

Indian

0.43%

Total population: 8,224

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,359

35.25%

Level 3 (A level)

1,270

18.98%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

939

14.03%

No qualifications

915

13.67%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

586

8.76%

Total 16+ residents: 6,693

Housing

Owns outright

1,479

40.34%

Owns with a mortgage

1,467

40.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

296

8.07%

Other social rented

212

5.78%

Shared ownership

2.4%

Total households: 3,666

Property prices in Willaston & Shavington

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Willaston & Shavington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £625,000.

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 Willaston & Shavington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	61	£327,500	£194,640	£280,000	£405,000	£547,500
Flats	4	£171,500	£133,000	£145,000	£222,250	£292,450
Semi-Detached	85	£225,000	£162,600	£197,000	£258,000	£322,000
Terraced	18	£180,100	£87,000	£163,375	£195,375	£237,900

10 years median price trend in Willaston & Shavington

All postcodes in Willaston & Shavington

CW25EA

Newcastle Road

CW25HH

Malvern Close

CW57EN

Cheerbrook Road

CW25AJ

Crewe Road

CW56QF

Murrayfield Drive

CW25DU

Main Road

CW56PW

Park Road

CW25UQ

Acres Drive

CW25HW

Ashcroft Avenue

CW56RL

Bayley Road

Data Sources

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

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