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CW1 3AW

Dunwoody Way

Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 3AW

Overview

Postcode CW1 3AW 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 Coppenhall & Underwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood is £37,210 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tipkinder Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood is £37,210 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from CW1 3AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood near CW1 3AW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 3AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTipkinder ParkMediumWalking directions to Tipkinder Park
0.3 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
4,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.02(+152%)
Shoplifting
50.62(+776%)
Public order
36.16(+257%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.96(+50%)
Drugs
14.46(+271%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
54.72%
Other White
105
28.3%
Indian
20
5.39%
Other
20
5.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.62%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.41%
No qualifications
58
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.7%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
43.28%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.57%
Owns outright
14
10.45%
Other social rented
9
6.72%
Social rents from council
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202571, Ramsbottom Street, Crewe, CW1 3ANTerracedFreehold£22,750
20 Mar 20254, Bateman Close, Crewe, CW1 3DQTerracedFreehold£173,000
20 Feb 202554, Richard Street, Crewe, CW1 3AGTerracedFreehold£115,000
20 Aug 20258, Peel Square, Crewe, CW1 3BWFlatsFreehold£104,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 9, 6, Partridge Close, Crewe, CW1 3LQFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the CW1 3AW postcode area, located within Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLavender Field SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAdelaide SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 3AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisonsDunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miNews Extra106 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HEWalking directions to News Extra
0.2 miLost MaryFord Lane, Cheshire East, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Lost Mary
0.2 miSklep Grosik120 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Sklep Grosik
0.2 miM1 Corner Shop159 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HHWalking directions to M1 Corner Shop

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 3AW, 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 Coppenhall & UnderwoodE02003827
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 036GE01034670
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3AW

Is CW1 3AW (Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood) safe?

The area around CW1 3AW records about 189 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CW1 3AW?

The median sale price around CW1 3AW in Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood is £112,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 3AW?

There are 17 schools close to CW1 3AW, including Lavender Field School (Good), Adelaide School (Outstanding) and Beechwood Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3AW?

CW1 3AW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 3AW (Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 3AW 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.