Postcode insights

CW2 6LZ

Davenport Avenue

Crewe South

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Detailed insights for CW2 6LZ

Overview

Postcode CW2 6LZ is located in an urban city, within the Crewe South ward 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 nearest station is Crewe, about 0.8 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 9,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% 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 6LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Gresty Road near CW2 6LZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW2 6LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 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)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £195K

Based on 95 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
Detached13£334,500£270
Semi-Detached28£182,500£205
Terraced52£127,050£133
Flats2£94,000£126

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£180,000£123,000
2026£420,000£73,000£175,000£131,250
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£199£131
2026£277£77£213£135
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 6LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 6LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202619, Fanshawe Walk, Crewe, CW2 6LUTerracedFreehold£145,000
09 May 202522, Fanshawe Walk, Crewe, CW2 6LUTerracedFreehold£105,000
24 Apr 202620, Charlcote Crescent, Crewe, CW2 6UHDetachedFreehold£227,500
10 Oct 20255, Charlcote Crescent, Crewe, CW2 6UHDetachedFreehold£80,000
22 Aug 202573, Charlcote Crescent, Crewe, CW2 6UHDetachedFreehold£334,500

Schools

In the CW2 6LZ postcode area, located within Crewe Gresty Road, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 6LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPebble Brook Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miNurseryWestminster Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Berkeley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 6LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 6LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldi200 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miLiamNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Liam
0.5 miMorrisons Daily207-209 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 CW2 6LZ, 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 6LZ

Is CW2 6LZ (Crewe Gresty Road) safe?

The area around CW2 6LZ 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near CW2 6LZ?

The median sale price around CW2 6LZ in Crewe Gresty Road is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 6LZ?

There are 11 schools close to CW2 6LZ, including Pebble Brook Primary School (Good), Westminster Nursery School (Good) and The Berkeley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW2 6LZ?

The closest station to CW2 6LZ is Crewe, about 1,259 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW2 6LZ?

CW2 6LZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,391 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 6LZ 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).

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.