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CW1 3HX

George Gardens

Crewe Central

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Detailed insights for CW1 3HX

Overview

Postcode CW1 3HX 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 North West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Crewe North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crewe North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.1%

Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from CW1 3HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW1 3HX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
7,434.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.67(+6%)
Other crime
6.4(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.4(-29%)
Drugs
3.84(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.2(-82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
72.79%
Other White
56
19.79%
Caribbean
5
1.77%
Other Asian
4
1.41%
African
4
1.41%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
30.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
16.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.54%
Apprenticeship
21
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
29.82%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.05%
Social rents from council
14
12.28%
Owns outright
13
11.4%
Total households: 114

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 3HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025349, West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HYDetachedFreehold£80,000
11 Feb 20254, Bessemer Way, Crewe, CW1 3ZGSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
25 Jun 202535, Mcneill Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3NWTerracedFreehold£135,000
06 Feb 202613, Thomas Sackfield Drive, Crewe, CW1 3JADetachedFreehold£300,000
13 Feb 202644, Joseph Reddrop Way, Crewe, CW1 3GBDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the CW1 3HX postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryUnderwood West AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLavender Field SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableAdelaide SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMr BlueGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW1 3ZEWalking directions to Mr Blue
0.3 miNewsagentsVernon Street, Cheshire East, CW1 3JUWalking directions to Newsagents
0.3 miZabka Polski Sklep191 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HRWalking directions to Zabka Polski Sklep
0.3 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons Daily171 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3HX, 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 North WestE02003828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 037DE01018485
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3HX

Is CW1 3HX (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW1 3HX records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW1 3HX?

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

What schools are near CW1 3HX?

There are 13 schools close to CW1 3HX, including Underwood West Academy (Good), Lavender Field School (Good) and Adelaide School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3HX?

CW1 3HX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 3HX (Crewe North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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