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Willaston & Shavington

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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willaston & Shavington Population
8,222
Population density
1,332.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.24(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.05(-62%)
Public order
6.08(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-61%)
Other theft
2.31(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,714
93.8%
Other White
174
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.54%
Indian
35
0.43%
Total population: 8,224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
88
2.4%
Total households: 3,666

Property prices in Willaston & Shavington

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Willaston & Shavington area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willaston & Shavington 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 Willaston & Shavington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£345,000
Flats4£140,000
Semi-Detached72£221,250
Terraced14£185,000

10 years median price trend in Willaston & Shavington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston & Shavington.

All postcodes in Willaston & Shavington

CW56RW

Brassey Way

CW57SR

Illidge Close

CW25AB

Crewe Road

CW25AF

Crewe Road

CW25BU

Edwards Close

CW25DD

Gresty Lane

CW25HG

Withnall Drive

CW25DZ

Newcastle Road

CW25HB

Lordsmill Road

CW56QL

Wistaston Road

Data Sources

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