Postcode insights

CW2 7SH

White Avenue

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 7SH

Overview

Postcode CW2 7SH 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 North West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.9 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 North West is £43,238 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Crewe North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crewe North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from CW2 7SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW2 7SH 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 7SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miQueens ParkLargeWalking directions to Queens Park
0.4 miTipkinder ParkMediumWalking directions to Tipkinder Park
0.1 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
1,425.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.18(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.82(+22%)
Public order
20.36(+101%)
Drugs
14.55(+273%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
82.62%
Other White
35
12.41%
African
4
1.42%
Roma
3
1.06%
Indian
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.13%
No qualifications
41
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.02%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.51%
Apprenticeship
24
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
29.27%
Owns outright
35
28.46%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.64%
Other social rented
9
7.32%
Social rents from council
8
6.5%
Total households: 123

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 7SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 20263, White Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
24 Feb 202630, Victoria Avenue, Crewe, CW2 7SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
08 Apr 202684, Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, CW2 7SWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£42,000
19 Dec 202580, Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, CW2 7SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
16 Dec 202594, Queens Park Gardens, Crewe, CW2 7SWFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the CW2 7SH postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 7SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Axis AcademyFree schools special

Good

0.6 miPrimaryUnderwood West AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 7SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Corner StoreGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJWalking directions to The Corner Store
0.3 miMorrisons DailyVictoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodWest Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyAshbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMr BlueGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW1 3ZEWalking directions to Mr Blue

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 7SH, 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 North WestE02003828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 037BE01018483
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 7SH

Is CW2 7SH (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW2 7SH records about 107 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW2 7SH?

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

What schools are near CW2 7SH?

There are 10 schools close to CW2 7SH, including The Axis Academy (Good), Underwood West Academy (Good) and Wistaston Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 7SH?

CW2 7SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 7SH (Crewe North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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