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CW1 3PA

West Street

Crewe St Barnabas

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Detailed insights for CW1 3PA

Overview

Postcode CW1 3PA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Crewe North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crewe North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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 26 ft away from CW1 3PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW1 3PA 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 3PA
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
317
Population density
810.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.18(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.82(+22%)
Public order
20.36(+101%)
Drugs
14.55(+273%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
78.16%
Other White
33
10.44%
Other
8
2.53%
Indian
6
1.9%
Other Asian
4
1.27%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
24.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.98%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
45.59%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.41%
Owns outright
24
17.65%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

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 3PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026523, West Street, Crewe, CW1 3PAOtherFreehold£130,000
10 Jul 2025509, West Street, Crewe, CW1 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
21 Nov 202544, Richard Darroch Way, Crewe, CW1 3FADetachedFreehold£265,000
06 Jun 202546, Richard Darroch Way, Crewe, CW1 3FADetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Feb 202588, Minshull New Road, Crewe, CW1 3PDTerracedFreehold£142,500

Schools

In the CW1 3PA postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3PA
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 3PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Corner StoreGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJWalking directions to The Corner Store
0.3 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons DailyAshbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMr BlueGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW1 3ZEWalking directions to Mr Blue
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 3PA, 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 037BE01018483
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3PA

Is CW1 3PA (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW1 3PA records about 107 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW1 3PA?

The median sale price around CW1 3PA 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 3PA?

There are 11 schools close to CW1 3PA, 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 3PA?

CW1 3PA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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