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CW1 4UE

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Detailed insights for CW1 4UE

Overview

Postcode CW1 4UE is located in an urban city, within the Crewe East area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 median sale price in Crewe East is £185,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,500 and £230,000. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Haslemere Way Pocket Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Crewe North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,884 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Crewe North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from CW1 4UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North East near CW1 4UE 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 4UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHaslemere Way Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Haslemere Way Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
6,241.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.23(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.77(+20%)
Public order
9.51(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-61%)
Other theft
3.8(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
82.31%
Other White
25
9.03%
African
10
3.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.67%
No qualifications
49
21.78%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
26.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
24.62%
Owns outright
23
17.69%
Other social rented
21
16.15%
Social rents from council
15
11.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Crewe East

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 203
Typical range (middle 50%): £149K – £230K

Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £229 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
Detached44£291,250£255
Semi-Detached105£187,500£242
Terraced46£147,500£173
Flats8£106,250£137

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£293,000£87,500£185,000£137,500
2026£288,750£123,000£190,000£150,000
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£231£166
2026£257£156£245£171
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 2025286, Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 4JHTerracedFreehold£122,000
29 Aug 20256, Davenport Street, Crewe, CW1 3UFTerracedFreehold£290,000
05 May 2026179, Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 4JJTerracedFreehold£94,000
19 Dec 2025213, Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 4JJTerracedFreehold£83,000
22 Aug 2025239, Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,500

Schools

In the CW1 4UE postcode area, located within Crewe North East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CW1 4UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryMonks Coppenhall AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondarySir William Stanier SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW1 4UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 4UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBroad Street Stores131 Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 3UDWalking directions to Broad Street Stores
0.2 miCo-op Food1C Remer Street, Crewe, CW1 4LSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondisBradfield Road, Crewe, CW1 3RAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons Daily2 Ridgway Street, Crewe, CW1 4BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe Community Pantry11-13 Coronation Crescent, Crewe, CW1 4EJWalking directions to The Community Pantry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

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 4UE, 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 035BE01018476
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2020-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 4UE

Is CW1 4UE (Crewe North East) safe?

The area around CW1 4UE 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 4UE?

The median sale price around CW1 4UE in Crewe East is £185,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 203 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW1 4UE?

There are 14 schools close to CW1 4UE, including St Michael's Community Academy (Requires improvement), Monks Coppenhall Academy (Good) and Sir William Stanier School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CW1 4UE?

CW1 4UE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 4UE 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).