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CW1 3XW

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Crewe North

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Detailed insights for CW1 3XW

Overview

Postcode CW1 3XW is located in an urban city, within the Crewe North ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe Leighton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Leighton is £58,727 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Crewe Leighton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Crewe Leighton has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Crewe Leighton is £58,727 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from CW1 3XW.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Leighton near CW1 3XW 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,816.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.18(-30%)
Shoplifting
8.23(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.98(-67%)
Public order
5.98(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.24(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
90.1%
Other White
18
5.75%
Other Asian
5
1.6%
African
5
1.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.8%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.8%
No qualifications
28
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
46.43%
Owns outright
50
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Other social rented
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Crewe North

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £176K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Crewe North area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£173,000£249
Semi-Detached31£168,500£224
Terraced11£150,000£185
Flats1£120,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,500£119,000£88,925
2017£148,000£115,000£92,000
2018£175,000£124,475£115,000
2019£127,500£125,000£103,750
2020£145,500£127,000£118,000
2021£152,475£142,500£110,500
2022£180,000£168,500£130,500
2023£192,500£158,000£131,000
2024£196,500£162,000£137,500
2025£177,500£166,750£151,000
2026£162,750£175,000£138,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£165£152
2017£210£156£116
2018£188£155£170
2019£177£154£150
2020£192£156£118
2021£225£187£203
2022£227£198£145
2023£260£201£166
2024£233£212£170
2025£244£214£167
2026£268£252£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 3XW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202518, Sheringham Drive, Crewe, CW1 3XJDetachedFreehold£295,000
22 Oct 202559, Sheringham Drive, Crewe, CW1 3XJDetachedFreehold£188,500
12 Sept 202540, Conway Close, Crewe, CW1 3XNSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
27 Jun 20259, Conway Close, Crewe, CW1 3XNDetachedFreehold£150,000
20 Mar 202617, Cromer Drive, Crewe, CW1 3XQDetachedFreehold£152,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 3XW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMablins Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miNot applicableOakfield Lodge SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 3XW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBradfield Road, Crewe, CW1 3RAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAsda ExpressBradfield Road, Crewe, CW1 3RDWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miMorrisons Daily257 Underwood Lane, Crewe, CW1 3SFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-Op Food CoppenhallParkers Road, Cheshire East, CW1 4PYWalking directions to Co-Op Food Coppenhall
0.4 miTollemache Minimart2 Tollemache Drive, Crewe, CW1 3YAWalking directions to Tollemache Minimart

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 3XW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joy Bratherton

Crewe North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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 NorthE05008622
ParishCreweE04012281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe LeightonE02003825
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 034AE01018472
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 3XW

Is CW1 3XW (Crewe Leighton) safe?

The area around CW1 3XW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW1 3XW?

The median sale price around CW1 3XW in Crewe Leighton is £165,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 3XW?

There are 10 schools close to CW1 3XW, including Mablins Lane Community Primary School (Good), St Michael's Community Academy (Requires improvement) and Oakfield Lodge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 3XW?

CW1 3XW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,656 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 3XW (Crewe Leighton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.