Postcode CW1 2LD is located in an urban city, within the Crewe Central area 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 median sale price in Crewe Central is £115,000 (around £139 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £90,000 and £141,000. The nearest station is Crewe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 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 6,322 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £139 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 | £187 |
| Terraced | 30 | £112,000 | £127 |
| Flats | 8 | £90,000 | £143 |
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 | £257,500 | £82,000 | £147,500 | £112,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £90,732 | £141,000 | £118,750 |
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 | £267 | £140 | £196 | £126 |
| 2026 | £291 | £143 | £205 | £131 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 2LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 8, Tollitt Street, Crewe, CW1 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 16, Betley Street, Crewe, CW1 2LE | Terraced | Freehold | £128,500 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 4, Dorfold Street, Crewe, CW1 2LF | Terraced | Freehold | £104,600 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Kingsley House, Eaton Street, Crewe, CW2 7EG | Other | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 22, Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the CW1 2LD postcode area, located within Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cornerstone-Crewe | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Cheshire Studio School | Studio schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Mar 2017. | |
Cheshire Studio School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Mar 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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 Central is £115,000 (about £139 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CW1 2LD, including Cornerstone-Crewe, Cheshire Studio School (Good) and Crewe Engineering and Design UTC (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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 6,322 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).