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CW1 3FG

Crewe Central

Cheshire East

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Detailed insights for CW1 3FG

Overview

Postcode CW1 3FG 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 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

55.4%

Approximately 55.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from CW1 3FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood near CW1 3FG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 3FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueens ParkLargeWalking directions to Queens Park
0.4 miTipkinder ParkMediumWalking directions to Tipkinder Park
0.2 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
2,323.3 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
239
67.13%
Other White
88
24.72%
Indian
6
1.69%
African
5
1.4%
Other
4
1.12%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
28.63%
No qualifications
47
19.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
46.62%
Owns with a mortgage
50
33.78%
Social rents from council
13
8.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.76%
Shared ownership
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

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 3FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202544, Richard Darroch Way, Crewe, CW1 3FADetachedFreehold£265,000
06 Jun 202546, Richard Darroch Way, Crewe, CW1 3FADetachedFreehold£250,000
24 Feb 2026523, West Street, Crewe, CW1 3PAOtherFreehold£130,000
10 Jul 2025509, West Street, Crewe, CW1 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
09 Mar 20263, White Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the CW1 3FG postcode area, located within Crewe Coppenhall & Underwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryUnderwood West AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Axis AcademyFree schools special

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 3FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThe Corner StoreGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJWalking directions to The Corner Store
0.3 miMr BlueGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW1 3ZEWalking directions to Mr Blue
0.3 miMorrisons DailyAshbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCo-op FoodWest Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3FG, 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 Introduced2021-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3FG

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

The area around CW1 3FG 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 3FG?

The median sale price around CW1 3FG 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 3FG?

There are 12 schools close to CW1 3FG, including Underwood West Academy (Good), The Axis Academy (Good) and Wistaston Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3FG?

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

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