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CW1 3BZ

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Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 3BZ

Overview

Postcode CW1 3BZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 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
150
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood has a very 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 149.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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 3BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood near CW1 3BZ 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 3BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
10,061.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.63(+108%)
Public order
18.45(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.84(+54%)
Drugs
12.3(+215%)
Burglary
7.69(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
55.15%
Other White
84
25.45%
Other
14
4.24%
African
12
3.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.82%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
27.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
15.41%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
102
62.2%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.59%
Other social rented
15
9.15%
Owns outright
14
8.54%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.88%
Total households: 164

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 3BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 202532, Samuel Street, Crewe, CW1 3ABTerracedFreehold£123,000
23 May 2025Flat 1, 37, Samuel Street, Crewe, CW1 3ABTerracedFreehold£143,000
14 Feb 202524, Samuel Street, Crewe, CW1 3ABTerracedFreehold£205,000
03 Mar 202513, Heathfield Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3BATerracedFreehold£153,500
03 Mar 202513, Heathfield Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3BATerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the CW1 3BZ postcode area, located within Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLavender Field SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableAdelaide SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 3BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3BZ
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 miSklep Grosik120 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Sklep Grosik
0.2 miLost MaryFord Lane, Cheshire East, CW1 3HGWalking directions to Lost Mary
0.3 miMorrisonsDunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AWWalking directions to Morrisons

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 3BZ, 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 036FE01034669
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3BZ

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

The area around CW1 3BZ records about 150 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 3BZ?

The median sale price around CW1 3BZ 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 3BZ?

There are 15 schools close to CW1 3BZ, including Beechwood Primary School and Nursery (Good), Lavender Field School (Good) and Adelaide School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW1 3BZ?

The closest station to CW1 3BZ is Crewe, about 1,580 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3BZ?

CW1 3BZ scores 10 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 3BZ (Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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