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CW1 3BA

Heathfield Avenue

Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 3BA

Overview

Postcode CW1 3BA 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 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 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 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,369 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% 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

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW1 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood near CW1 3BA 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW1 3BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 3BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
11,739.1 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
272
67.49%
Other White
76
18.86%
Indian
12
2.98%
Roma
11
2.73%
African
8
1.99%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
24.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
53.76%
Owns outright
34
18.28%
Owns with a mortgage
28
15.05%
Other social rented
16
8.6%
Social rents from council
5
2.69%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Crewe Central

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £139
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £90K – £141K

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.

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£187
Terraced30£112,000£127
Flats8£90,000£143

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£257,500£82,000£147,500£112,500
2026£285,000£90,732£141,000£118,750
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£267£140£196£126
2026£291£143£205£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 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 202532, Samuel Street, Crewe, CW1 3ABTerracedFreehold£123,000
23 May 2025Flat 1, 37, Samuel Street, Crewe, CW1 3ABTerracedFreehold£143,000
19 Nov 202513, Saunders Street, Crewe, CW1 3AZTerracedFreehold£110,000
19 Dec 202520, Hightown, Crewe, CW1 3BSTerracedFreehold£85,000
04 Dec 202526, Hightown, Crewe, CW1 3BSOtherFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the CW1 3BA postcode area, located within Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAdelaide SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW1 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNews Extra106 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HEWalking directions to News Extra
0.2 miAsdaVictoria Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2PTWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMorrisonsDunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miSklep Grosik120 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Sklep Grosik
0.2 miLost MaryFord Lane, Cheshire East, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Lost Mary

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

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 3BA, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3BA

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

The area around CW1 3BA 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 3BA?

The median sale price around CW1 3BA in Crewe Central is £115,000 (about £139 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 3BA?

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

What is the nearest station to CW1 3BA?

The closest station to CW1 3BA is Crewe, about 1,554 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3BA?

CW1 3BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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