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CW1 9QE

Crewe East

Cheshire East

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Detailed insights for CW1 9QE

Overview

Postcode CW1 9QE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Macon Meadows.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,198 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Crewe Sydney & Gateway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from CW1 9QE.

Flood risk

N/A

Crewe Sydney & Gateway near CW1 9QE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW1 9QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW1 9QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMacon MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Macon Meadows

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
251.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.35(+64%)
Shoplifting
23.75(+311%)
Public order
19.79(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.47(+3%)
Drugs
15.83(+306%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
92.68%
Other White
12
4.18%
Pakistani
6
2.09%
Irish
2
0.7%
African
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.47%
No qualifications
59
22.1%
Apprenticeship
45
16.85%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
124
72.51%
Owns with a mortgage
33
19.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.85%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.75%
Shared ownership
1
0.58%
Total households: 171

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 9QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW1 9QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026106, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EFTerracedFreehold£100,000
25 Nov 2025154, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EFTerracedFreehold£92,000
25 Sept 2025136, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EFTerracedFreehold£92,000
11 Aug 2025126, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EFTerracedFreehold£100,000
11 Aug 202526, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6DYTerracedFreehold£96,000

Schools

In the CW1 9QE postcode area, located within Crewe Sydney & Gateway, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW1 9QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNurseryWestminster Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryRuskin Community High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableSpringfield SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW1 9QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW1 9QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNW Convenience SuperstoreNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW2 6AGWalking directions to NW Convenience Superstore
0.3 miTesco ExpressMacon Way, Cheshire East, CW1 6DNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTop GeeLongford Street, Cheshire East, CW2 6ALWalking directions to Top Gee
0.4 miAsian SupermarketLongford Street, Cheshire East, CW2 6ALWalking directions to Asian Supermarket
0.4 miEuropean ShopLongford Street, Cheshire East, CW2 6ALWalking directions to European Shop

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 9QE, 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 038CE01018501
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CW1 9QE

Is CW1 9QE (Crewe Sydney & Gateway) safe?

The area around CW1 9QE records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CW1 9QE?

The median sale price around CW1 9QE 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 9QE?

There are 8 schools close to CW1 9QE, including Westminster Nursery School (Good), Ruskin Community High School (Good) and Springfield School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW1 9QE?

The closest station to CW1 9QE is Crewe, about 329 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW1 9QE?

CW1 9QE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW1 9QE (Crewe Sydney & Gateway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW1 9QE 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).