Postcode CW1 5HU 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 Sydney & Gateway area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crewe Sydney & Gateway is £38,490 per year. The nearest station is Crewe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Crewe Sydney & Gateway is £38,490 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW1 5HU.
Crewe Sydney & Gateway near CW1 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Crewe | N/A | Walking directions to Crewe |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Crewe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £289,870 |
| Flats | 3 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £184,250 |
| Terraced | 57 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crewe East
In the CW1 5HU postcode area, located within Crewe Sydney & Gateway, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW1 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 226/228 Hungerford Road, Crewe, CW1 6EX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Beswick Drive, Cheshire East, CW1 5NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spice of Asia | Oak Tree Close, Cheshire East, CW1 5LD | Walking directions to Spice of Asia |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local Extra | Bray Close, Cheshire East, CW1 5LJ | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | University Way, Cheshire East, CW1 5NP | Walking directions to ALDI |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.