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CW2 7PU

Alton Street

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 7PU

Overview

Postcode CW2 7PU 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Tipkinder Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.5%
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

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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 7PU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for CW2 7PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Crewe

N/A

Walking directions to Crewe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 7PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTipkinder ParkMediumWalking directions to Tipkinder Park
0.5 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
1,588.8 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
201
65.69%
Other White
60
19.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.92%
Other
10
3.27%
Indian
5
1.63%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
22.58%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.25%
Owns outright
33
22.45%
Other social rented
11
7.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

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 7PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 2025209, Alton Street, Crewe, CW2 7PUTerracedFreehold£115,000
14 Mar 2025213, Alton Street, Crewe, CW2 7PUTerracedFreehold£200,000
31 Jul 20254, Valley Court, Crewe, CW2 7PDTerracedFreehold£150,000
12 Aug 2025196, Alton Street, Crewe, CW2 7PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
30 May 2025196, Alton Street, Crewe, CW2 7PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CW2 7PU 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 7PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEdleston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Oaks AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGainsborough Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 7PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 7PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily68 Gainsborough Road, Crewe, CW2 7PJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisonsDunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miOne StopClifton Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7PHWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miNews Extra106 West Street, Crewe, CW1 3HEWalking directions to News Extra
0.5 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJWalking 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 7PU, 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 7PU

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

The area around CW2 7PU 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 7PU?

The median sale price around CW2 7PU 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 7PU?

There are 18 schools close to CW2 7PU, including Edleston Primary School (Good), The Oaks Academy and Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW2 7PU?

The closest station to CW2 7PU is Crewe, about 1,548 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW2 7PU?

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

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