Postcode insights

CW1 4NR

Broughton Road

Crewe East

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Detailed insights for CW1 4NR

Overview

Postcode CW1 4NR is located in a rural town, within the Crewe East ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe North East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe North East is £42,774 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Crewe North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Crewe North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crewe North East is £42,774 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 41 ft away from CW1 4NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North East near CW1 4NR 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
353.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.08(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.76(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.34(-48%)
Shoplifting
8.06(+39%)
Other theft
6.37(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
527
93.61%
Caribbean
10
1.78%
Other White
9
1.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
1.42%
Other Black
4
0.71%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
30.09%
Level 3 (A level)
120
27.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
12.96%
No qualifications
50
11.57%
Apprenticeship
39
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
123
57.75%
Owns outright
64
30.05%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.29%
Shared ownership
6
2.82%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Crewe East

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £216K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Crewe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £610,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£282,500£249
Semi-Detached96£187,250£236
Terraced44£145,000£172
Flats8£87,750£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,498£100,000£127,500£107,500
2017£232,495£54,250£132,500£102,995
2018£235,973£92,500£135,000£105,500
2019£222,495£62,650£137,000£102,750
2020£219,998£82,000£145,000£105,000
2021£249,995£110,000£157,500£120,000
2022£259,995£79,250£184,995£132,500
2023£305,000£90,000£180,000£130,000
2024£289,995£87,500£179,000£132,500
2025£291,500£87,500£187,000£136,250
2026£285,500£120,000£187,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£189£153£143
2017£193£116£175£117
2018£200£132£169£120
2019£206£96£178£114
2020£205£141£181£127
2021£211£148£200£141
2022£237£134£226£162
2023£253£176£221£150
2024£260£173£219£159
2025£258£148£239£165
2026£246£169£229£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 2025127, Broughton Road, Crewe, CW1 4NPTerracedFreehold£141,500
06 Nov 20259, Maplins Moss Place, Crewe, CW1 4LFTerracedLeasehold£66,500
27 May 202537, Maplins Moss Place, Crewe, CW1 4LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
20 Mar 2026122, Broughton Road, Crewe, CW1 4NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
19 Sept 202598, Broughton Road, Crewe, CW1 4NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,500

Schools

In the CW1 4NR postcode area, located within Crewe North East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 4NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableOakfield Lodge SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCornerstone AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMablins Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 4NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 4NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-Op Food CoppenhallParkers Road, Cheshire East, CW1 4PYWalking directions to Co-Op Food Coppenhall
0.4 miLondisBradfield Road, Crewe, CW1 3RAWalking directions to Londis

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 4NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Faddes

Crewe East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jill Rhodes

Crewe East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Martin Hugh Edwards

Crewe East - 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 EastE05008621
ParishCreweE04012281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe North EastE02003826
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 035EE01018479
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 4NR

Is CW1 4NR (Crewe North East) safe?

The area around CW1 4NR records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW1 4NR?

The median sale price around CW1 4NR in Crewe North East is £180,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 4NR?

There are 5 schools close to CW1 4NR, including Oakfield Lodge School, Cornerstone Academy (Good) and Mablins Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 4NR?

CW1 4NR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 4NR (Crewe North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 4NR is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hazel Faddes (Labour Party), Jill Rhodes (Labour Party) and Martin Hugh Edwards (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.