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CW2 7LE

Walthall Street

Crewe South

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Overview

Postcode CW2 7LE 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 Mill Street & College area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe Mill Street & College is £40,517 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Crewe Mill Street & College has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,293 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Crewe Mill Street & College has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crewe Mill Street & College is £40,517 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from CW2 7LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe Mill Street & College near CW2 7LE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW2 7LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
15,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.86(-15%)
Drugs
11.64(+198%)
Other theft
9.19(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-59%)
Burglary
6.74(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
37.04%
Other White
93
31.31%
Other Asian
23
7.74%
Bangladeshi
20
6.73%
Caribbean
12
4.04%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
35.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20.52%
Apprenticeship
32
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.07%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
101
70.63%
Owns outright
19
13.29%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.9%
Other social rented
4
2.8%
Total households: 143

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026276, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LETerracedFreehold£160,000
08 Apr 2026231, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LETerracedFreehold£160,000
05 Dec 2025278, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LETerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Oct 2025217, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LETerracedFreehold£78,000
25 Sept 2025282, Walthall Street, Crewe, CW2 7LETerracedFreehold£127,500

Schools

In the CW2 7LE postcode area, located within Crewe Mill Street & College, there are 9 primary and 5 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 7LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNurseryWestminster Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.1 miSecondaryRuskin Community High SchoolCommunity school
0.4 mi16 plusCheshire College - South & WestFurther education

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW2 7LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 7LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily207-209 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miLiamNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW2 6DAWalking directions to Liam
0.1 miKubusNantwich Road, Cheshire East, CW2 6DFWalking directions to Kubus
0.1 miAldi200 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 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 7LE, 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 Mill Street & CollegeE02003832
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 043DE01018489
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 7LE

Is CW2 7LE (Crewe Mill Street & College) safe?

The area around CW2 7LE records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CW2 7LE?

The median sale price around CW2 7LE 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 7LE?

There are 19 schools close to CW2 7LE, including Westminster Nursery School (Good), Ruskin Community High School (Good) and Cheshire College - South & West. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW2 7LE?

The closest station to CW2 7LE is Crewe, about 865 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW2 7LE?

CW2 7LE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,293 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 7LE (Crewe Mill Street & College) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 7LE 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).