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CW2 6ST

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Wistaston

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Detailed insights for CW2 6ST

Overview

Postcode CW2 6ST is located in an urban city, within the Wistaston ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe South West & Wistaston area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe South West & Wistaston near CW2 6ST 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
2,391.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.88(-23%)
Drugs
13.68(+251%)
Public order
9.12(-10%)
Other theft
6.84(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.56(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
96.03%
Pakistani
5
1.98%
Other White
3
1.19%
African
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
39.75%
No qualifications
41
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.72%
Apprenticeship
18
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
96
73.28%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.29%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Wistaston

Median price£284,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £369K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Wistaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,600 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wistaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£350,000£287
Semi-Detached71£218,000£248
Terraced6£167,500£266
Flats2£106,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wistaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£122,000£160,000£144,000
2017£261,500£110,000£149,500£140,750
2018£250,998£110,750£165,000£152,500
2019£246,250£108,500£179,975£125,000
2020£255,000£173,500£161,000
2021£295,000£115,000£183,000£144,000
2022£330,000£188,125£220,250£188,500
2023£315,000£121,500£191,250£175,250
2024£315,000£120,000£195,000£185,000
2025£345,000£120,000£210,000£170,000
2026£325,000£225,750£108,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£152£176£210
2017£201£188£189£205
2018£218£204£190£224
2019£226£185£203£197
2020£231£211£235
2021£245£196£211£225
2022£267£161£239£275
2023£279£178£252£218
2024£267£199£251£203
2025£283£133£241£268
2026£287£269£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wistaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 6ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 6ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Apartment 8, Berkeley Towers, Blackthorn Close, Crewe, CW2 6GRFlatsLeasehold£125,000
03 Mar 2025Apartment 11, Berkeley Towers, Blackthorn Close, Crewe, CW2 6GRFlatsLeasehold£125,000
28 Nov 202535, Blackthorn Close, Crewe, CW2 6PQDetachedFreehold£435,000
02 Mar 202664, Laidon Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6QHDetachedFreehold£325,000
02 Mar 202664, Laidon Avenue, Crewe, CW2 6QHOtherFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CW2 6ST postcode area, located within Crewe South West & Wistaston, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 6ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Berkeley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPebble Brook Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, CreweVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 6ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondis613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSparRope Lane, Cheshire East, CW2 6RDWalking directions to Spar

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

Local councillors

Alan Coiley

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Margaret Simon

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
WardWistastonE05008659
ParishWistastonE04011027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe South West & WistastonE02003835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 046FE01018507
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 6ST

Is CW2 6ST (Crewe South West & Wistaston) safe?

The area around CW2 6ST records about 68 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CW2 6ST?

The median sale price around CW2 6ST in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 6ST?

There are 13 schools close to CW2 6ST, including The Berkeley Academy (Good), Pebble Brook Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 6ST?

CW2 6ST scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,944 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 6ST (Crewe South West & Wistaston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 6ST is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Coiley (Labour Party) and Margaret Simon (Conservative and Unionist 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.