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CW2 7JY

Ruskin Road

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 7JY

Overview

Postcode CW2 7JY is located in an urban city, within the Crewe West ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 7JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue near CW2 7JY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW2 7JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 7JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
9,369.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.66(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.18(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.36(+37%)
Drugs
11.53(+196%)
Public order
10.71(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
66.22%
Other White
35
11.71%
Other Asian
15
5.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.34%
Other
9
3.01%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
29.63%
No qualifications
67
27.57%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
38.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
37.8%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.26%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Crewe West

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £233K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Crewe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £390,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£330,000£263
Semi-Detached59£192,000£218
Terraced34£153,000£155
Flats3£70,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crewe West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£66,750£123,500£100,000
2017£200,000£52,000£127,000£96,000
2018£223,750£65,000£137,875£100,000
2019£250,000£70,000£130,000£104,725
2020£190,000£55,500£140,000£111,000
2021£242,000£71,000£149,975£125,250
2022£270,000£60,000£166,200£123,750
2023£288,000£83,000£163,000£126,000
2024£285,000£79,750£165,000£135,000
2025£311,000£71,000£180,000£155,750
2026£335,000£200,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crewe West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£104£146£108
2017£179£154£144£108
2018£172£156£156£110
2019£178£118£154£107
2020£183£166£163£116
2021£209£173£178£124
2022£222£223£203£130
2023£217£134£196£141
2024£225£232£188£145
2025£259£222£218£168
2026£274£202£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crewe West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025226, Ruskin Road, Crewe, CW2 7JYTerracedFreehold£120,000
06 Feb 202639, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LATerracedFreehold£103,000
10 Dec 202573, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LATerracedFreehold£100,000
12 Sept 202546, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LATerracedFreehold£85,000
05 Sept 202555, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LATerracedFreehold£104,025

Schools

In the CW2 7JY postcode area, located within Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 7JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRuskin Community High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEdleston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryWestminster Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 7JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 7JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopClifton Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7PHWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 mi4U Supermarket198-200 Edleston Road, Crewe, CW2 7EPWalking directions to 4U Supermarket
0.2 miMorrisons Daily68 Gainsborough Road, Crewe, CW2 7PJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCrewe International247 Edleston Road, Crewe, CW2 7EAWalking directions to Crewe International
0.3 miFarmfoodsOak Street, Crewe, CW2 7BXWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 7JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Wye

Crewe West - Elected 5 Sept 2024

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 WestE05008625
ParishCreweE04012281
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe Town & Victoria AvenueE02003830
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 039DE01018497
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 7JY

Is CW2 7JY (Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue) safe?

The area around CW2 7JY records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CW2 7JY?

The median sale price around CW2 7JY in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 7JY?

There are 18 schools close to CW2 7JY, including Ruskin Community High School (Good), Edleston Primary School (Good) and Westminster Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW2 7JY?

The closest station to CW2 7JY is Crewe, about 989 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW2 7JY?

CW2 7JY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 7JY (Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 7JY is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Wye (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.