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CW2 6LP

Davenport Avenue

Crewe South

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Overview

Postcode CW2 6LP is located in an urban city, within the Crewe South area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe Gresty Road area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Gresty Road is £41,638 per year. The median sale price in Crewe South is £145,000 (around £153 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £187,000. The nearest station is Crewe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Crewe Gresty Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,991 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crewe Gresty Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crewe Gresty Road is £41,638 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 6LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Gresty Road near CW2 6LP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW2 6LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
480
Population density
7,132.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.72(-26%)
Drugs
18.93(+385%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-66%)
Public order
4.73(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
384
79.83%
Other White
69
14.35%
Other Asian
5
1.04%
Irish
5
1.04%
Chinese
4
0.83%
Total population: 481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
21.41%
No qualifications
79
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
65
16.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
35.2%
Other social rented
45
25.14%
Owns outright
26
14.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
10.61%
Social rents from council
18
10.06%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Crewe South

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £153
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £187K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Crewe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £555,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£292,500£260
Semi-Detached31£175,000£201
Terraced55£127,000£125
Flats3£115,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,500£98,000£135,750£85,000
2017£200,000£83,160£135,000£90,000
2018£197,000£72,000£141,000£98,000
2019£250,000£82,750£139,500£102,500
2020£226,000£112,000£152,750£108,000
2021£243,000£111,000£150,000£115,000
2022£273,000£90,000£177,000£126,875
2023£282,500£99,000£160,000£122,000
2024£260,000£98,000£168,000£120,000
2025£285,000£132,500£177,500£122,000
2026£315,000£104,000£176,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£120£151£100
2017£188£93£143£97
2018£182£106£147£102
2019£214£139£148£101
2020£209£170£163£110
2021£206£162£168£119
2022£262£177£184£123
2023£234£188£165£130
2024£252£112£184£122
2025£252£190£198£130
2026£264£138£200£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crewe South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 6LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 6LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202619, Hinton Road, Crewe, CW2 6LSTerracedFreehold£120,000
21 Nov 202523, Hinton Road, Crewe, CW2 6LSTerracedFreehold£110,000
10 Oct 2025122, Davenport Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
08 Aug 2025116, Davenport Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6LTTerracedFreehold£130,000
24 Apr 202619, Fanshawe Walk, Crewe, CW2 6LUTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the CW2 6LP postcode area, located within Crewe Gresty Road, 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 CW2 6LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPebble Brook Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.6 miNurseryWestminster Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.7 miPrimaryThe Berkeley AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW2 6LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 6LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAldi200 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miMorrisons Daily207-209 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miLiamNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Liam
0.5 miFood PlusBrooklyn Street, Cheshire East, CW2 6AXWalking directions to Food Plus

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 CW2 6LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Ann Clark

Crewe South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Laura Smith

Crewe South - 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 SouthE05008624
ParishCreweE04012281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe Gresty RoadE02003834
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 045BE01018446
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 6LP

Is CW2 6LP (Crewe Gresty Road) safe?

The area around CW2 6LP records about 70 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW2 6LP?

The median sale price around CW2 6LP in Crewe South is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 6LP?

There are 12 schools close to CW2 6LP, including Pebble Brook Primary School (Good), Westminster Nursery School (Good) and The Berkeley Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW2 6LP?

The closest station to CW2 6LP is Crewe, about 1,147 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW2 6LP?

CW2 6LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,991 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 6LP (Crewe Gresty Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 6LP is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dawn Ann Clark (Labour Party) and Laura Smith (Labour Party).