Postcode insights

CW1 3EY

Grosvenor Street

Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 3EY

Overview

Postcode CW1 3EY 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 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
74.1%
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 2,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.1%

Approximately 74.1% 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 3EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood near CW1 3EY 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
10,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.3(+105%)
Public order
17.15(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-47%)
Other theft
7.29(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
62.55%
Other White
78
31.08%
Other
8
3.19%
Chinese
2
0.8%
Other Asian
2
0.8%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
32.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.98%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
51.08%
Social rents from council
32
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.35%
Owns outright
11
7.91%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.47%
Total households: 139

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 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 2025189, Badger Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3JNTerracedFreehold£130,000
07 Feb 202551, Walker Street, Crewe, CW1 3ELTerracedFreehold£94,050
17 Oct 202581, Ford Lane, Crewe, CW1 3EHTerracedFreehold£107,000
15 Oct 202574, Ford Lane, Crewe, CW1 3EHTerracedFreehold£98,000
17 Sept 202580, Ford Lane, Crewe, CW1 3EHTerracedFreehold£106,000

Schools

In the CW1 3EY postcode area, located within Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryUnderwood West AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAdelaide SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableLavender Field SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 3EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNewsagentsVernon Street, Cheshire East, CW1 3JUWalking directions to Newsagents
0.2 miM1 Corner Shop159 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HHWalking directions to M1 Corner Shop
0.2 miMorrisons Daily171 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
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

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 3EY, 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 036DE01018466
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3EY

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

The area around CW1 3EY records about 132 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CW1 3EY?

The median sale price around CW1 3EY 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 3EY?

There are 14 schools close to CW1 3EY, including Underwood West Academy (Good), Adelaide School (Outstanding) and Lavender Field School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3EY?

CW1 3EY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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