Postcode insights

CW1 3NL

Kettell Avenue

Crewe St Barnabas

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Detailed insights for CW1 3NL

Overview

Postcode CW1 3NL is located in an urban city, within the Crewe St Barnabas 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 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
49.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

49.1%

Approximately 49.1% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW1 3NL 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 3NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
7,607.7 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
253
80.06%
Other White
41
12.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.27%
Irish
4
1.27%
Other Asian
3
0.95%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
21.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
20.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.16%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.14%
Social rents from council
25
21.55%
Owns outright
15
12.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.07%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Crewe St Barnabas

Median price£141,000
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £190K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Crewe St Barnabas area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £290,000.

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 St Barnabas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£227,500£212
Semi-Detached13£160,000£178
Terraced29£135,000£152
Flats1£103,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe St Barnabas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe St Barnabas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,750£116,975£80,500
2017£195,000£106,500£89,950
2018£181,000£97,000£87,500
2019£169,000£104,500£102,000
2020£219,500£111,000£100,500
2021£234,000£136,000£111,000
2022£287,500£142,250£107,500
2023£255,000£135,000£102,750
2024£265,000£152,000£99,500
2025£274,000£155,000£138,250
2026£190,000£160,000£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe St Barnabas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe St Barnabas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138£165£88
2017£145£141£104
2018£165£134£104
2019£189£141£112
2020£181£146£121
2021£176£166£127
2022£204£158£126
2023£242£175£118
2024£290£193£108
2025£240£195£153
2026£208£140£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe St Barnabas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crewe St Barnabas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 202625, Barnabas Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
22 Aug 20258, Barnabas Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
28 Oct 20253, Monks Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
12 Sept 20253, Monks Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
06 May 202650A, Bowen Cooke Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3NRDetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the CW1 3NL postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Michael's Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryLeighton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyAshbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMr BlueGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW1 3ZEWalking directions to Mr Blue
0.3 miNewsagentsVernon Street, Cheshire East, CW1 3JUWalking directions to Newsagents
0.4 miZabka Polski Sklep191 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HRWalking directions to Zabka Polski Sklep
0.4 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 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Lewis Pratt

Crewe St Barnabas - Elected 4 May 2023

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 St BarnabasE05008623
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 3NL

Is CW1 3NL (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW1 3NL 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 3NL?

The median sale price around CW1 3NL in Crewe North West is £141,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 3NL?

There are 10 schools close to CW1 3NL, including Underwood West Academy (Good), St Michael's Community Academy (Requires improvement) and Leighton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3NL?

CW1 3NL 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 3NL (Crewe North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 3NL is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Pratt (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.