Postcode insights

CW1 2NB

Market Street

Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 2NB

Overview

Postcode CW1 2NB 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 North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe North East is £42,774 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Crewe North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crewe North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crewe North East is £42,774 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from CW1 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North East near CW1 2NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crewe located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW1 2NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.4 miHaslemere Way Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Haslemere Way Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
2,152.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.68(+60%)
Public order
18.74(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.04(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.02(0%)
Shoplifting
6.94(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
75%
Other White
50
14.88%
Other Asian
14
4.17%
Roma
5
1.49%
Indian
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
36.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.72%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
32.89%
Other social rented
40
26.32%
Owns outright
19
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.87%
Social rents from council
12
7.89%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Crewe Central

Median price£112,000
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £130K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crewe Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£275,000£278
Semi-Detached7£137,000£186
Terraced26£110,000£122
Flats9£84,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crewe Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2025161A, Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2NBTerracedFreehold£235,130
02 May 2025161A, Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2NBTerracedFreehold£95,000
26 Sept 2025151, Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2NDOtherFreehold£97,500
08 Jul 20251, Newton Street, Crewe, CW1 2NESemi-DetachedFreehold£92,500
06 Mar 202618, Market Close, Crewe, CW1 2NATerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the CW1 2NB postcode area, located within Crewe North East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCrewe Engineering and Design UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrierley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 2NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miInfinity Mini MarketGladstone Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2NDWalking directions to Infinity Mini Market
0.2 miMorrisons Daily2 Ridgway Street, Crewe, CW1 4BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAsdaVictoria Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2PTWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miHayati Mini MarketEarle Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2BSWalking directions to Hayati Mini Market
0.3 miVinos Mini MarketMarket Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2ELWalking directions to Vinos Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CW1 2NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Roger Morris

Crewe Central - Elected 8 Feb 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
WardCrewe CentralE05008620
ParishCreweE04012281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe North EastE02003826
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 035AE01018463
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 2NB

Is CW1 2NB (Crewe North East) safe?

The area around CW1 2NB records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW1 2NB?

The median sale price around CW1 2NB in Crewe North East is £112,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 2NB?

There are 15 schools close to CW1 2NB, 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.

What is the nearest station to CW1 2NB?

The closest station to CW1 2NB is Crewe, about 1,465 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW1 2NB?

CW1 2NB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 2NB (Crewe North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 2NB 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).

Data Sources

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.