Postcode CW1 2LD is located in an urban city, within the Crewe Central ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 444.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a very high crime rate, with approximately 444.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from CW1 2LD.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue near CW1 2LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Crewe | N/A | Walking directions to Crewe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £112,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Crewe Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £275,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £137,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 26 | £110,000 | £122 |
| Flats | 9 | £84,000 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £81,000 | £120,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | — | £83,000 | £115,500 | £80,500 |
| 2018 | £141,500 | £80,000 | £85,000 | £82,500 |
| 2019 | — | £80,500 | £122,500 | £82,000 |
| 2020 | £224,995 | £73,000 | £126,750 | £76,000 |
| 2021 | £269,995 | £80,000 | £193,995 | £99,000 |
| 2022 | £250,495 | £77,000 | £211,495 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £82,875 | £173,000 | £103,750 |
| 2024 | — | £90,000 | £167,500 | £109,750 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £82,000 | £165,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £90,000 | £180,000 | £115,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £129 | £149 | £85 |
| 2017 | — | £135 | £159 | £89 |
| 2018 | £239 | £119 | £111 | £88 |
| 2019 | — | £126 | £158 | £91 |
| 2020 | £219 | £127 | £176 | £91 |
| 2021 | £232 | £121 | £217 | £116 |
| 2022 | £250 | £127 | £228 | £118 |
| 2023 | — | £149 | £229 | £119 |
| 2024 | — | £138 | £202 | £125 |
| 2025 | £271 | £140 | £207 | £127 |
| 2026 | £291 | £140 | £246 | £131 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 2LD.
In the CW1 2LD postcode area, located within Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 2LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Romanian Food Mini Market | 31 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2EW | Walking directions to Romanian Food Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Vinos Mini Market | Market Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2EL | Walking directions to Vinos Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Crewe International | 247 Edleston Road, Crewe, CW2 7EA | Walking directions to Crewe International |
| 0.2 mi | Hayati Mini Market | Earle Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2BS | Walking directions to Hayati Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Victoria Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2PT | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW1 2LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roger Morris
Crewe Central - Elected 8 Feb 2024
Connor Naismith
Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW1 2LD records about 445 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CW1 2LD in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £112,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CW1 2LD, including Crewe Engineering and Design UTC (Good), Beechwood Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Brierley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CW1 2LD is Crewe, about 1,097 m away.
CW1 2LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,079 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 2LD is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Roger Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.