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CW1 5AT

Hurcomb Way

Crewe East

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Overview

Postcode CW1 5AT 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 Sydney & Gateway area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Sydney & Gateway is £38,490 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,722 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 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 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Crewe Sydney & Gateway is £38,490 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 151 ft away from CW1 5AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Sydney & Gateway near CW1 5AT 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
1,004 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.63(+14%)
Other theft
8.12(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-66%)
Public order
4.06(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
381
95.25%
Other White
9
2.25%
Other
4
1%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.5%
Irish
2
0.5%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
26.78%
Level 3 (A level)
64
18.23%
No qualifications
61
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.38%
Apprenticeship
45
12.82%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
39.71%
Owns with a mortgage
80
38.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
19.14%
Other social rented
3
1.44%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.44%
Total households: 209

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 5AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 5AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20253, Hurcomb Way, Crewe, CW1 5ATDetachedFreehold£379,995
30 Apr 202631, Clive Road, Crewe, CW1 5BJDetachedFreehold£337,000
12 Dec 20254, Hotspur Road, Crewe, CW1 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
31 Oct 202530, Hotspur Road, Crewe, CW1 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
01 Oct 202528, Hotspur Road, Crewe, CW1 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CW1 5AT postcode area, located within Crewe Sydney & Gateway, there are 3 primary and 1 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 5AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryMonks Coppenhall AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondarySir William Stanier SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miPrimaryHungerford Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5AT, 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 Sydney & GatewayE02003829
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 038AE01018499
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 5AT

Is CW1 5AT (Crewe Sydney & Gateway) safe?

The area around CW1 5AT records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW1 5AT?

The median sale price around CW1 5AT 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 5AT?

There are 5 schools close to CW1 5AT, including Monks Coppenhall Academy (Good), Sir William Stanier School (Requires improvement) and Hungerford Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CW1 5AT?

CW1 5AT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 5AT (Crewe Sydney & Gateway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 5AT 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).