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CW1 4WD

Crewe East

Cheshire East

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Detailed insights for CW1 4WD

Overview

Postcode CW1 4WD is located in an urban city, within the Crewe East ward 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 nearest station is Crewe, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
80.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Crewe North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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

80.8%

Approximately 80.8% 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 158 ft away from CW1 4WD.

Flood risk

N/A

Crewe North East near CW1 4WD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 4WD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.1 miHaslemere Way Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Haslemere Way Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
596
Population density
10,837.9 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
511
85.88%
Other White
62
10.42%
African
15
2.52%
Other Black
2
0.34%
Irish
2
0.34%
Total population: 595

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
178
41.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
13.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
11.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.6%
Level 3 (A level)
46
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
86
55.13%
Social rents from council
40
25.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.62%
Owns outright
8
5.13%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.49%
Total households: 156

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4WD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 4WD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202644, Middlewich Street, Crewe, CW1 4DATerracedFreehold£117,500
06 May 202561, Middlewich Street, Crewe, CW1 4DATerracedFreehold£80,000
07 Feb 202529, Mellor Street, Crewe, CW1 4DBTerracedFreehold£110,000
27 Oct 202531, Charlesworth Street, Crewe, CW1 4DETerracedFreehold£112,500
21 May 202558, Charlesworth Street, Crewe, CW1 4DETerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the CW1 4WD postcode area, located within Crewe North East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 4WD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCrewe Engineering and Design UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.3 miSecondarySir William Stanier Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 4WD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 4WD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily2 Ridgway Street, Crewe, CW1 4BYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miBroad Street Stores131 Broad Street, Crewe, CW1 3UDWalking directions to Broad Street Stores
0.3 miInfinity Mini MarketGladstone Street, Cheshire East, CW1 2NDWalking directions to Infinity Mini Market
0.3 miThe Community Pantry11-13 Coronation Crescent, Crewe, CW1 4EJWalking directions to The Community Pantry
0.3 miCrescent NewsagentsCoronation Crescent, Cheshire East, CW1 4EPWalking directions to Crescent Newsagents

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 4WD, 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 Introduced2024-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 4WD

Is CW1 4WD (Crewe North East) safe?

The area around CW1 4WD 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 4WD?

The median sale price around CW1 4WD 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 4WD?

There are 11 schools close to CW1 4WD, including Crewe Engineering and Design UTC (Good), Sir William Stanier Community School (Requires improvement) and Beechwood Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW1 4WD?

CW1 4WD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.