Postcode insights

CW2 8AG

Dane Bank Avenue

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 8AG

Overview

Postcode CW2 8AG is located in an urban city, within the Crewe West ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Wistaston Green area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wistaston Green is £47,974 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Joey the Swan.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Wistaston Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wistaston Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wistaston Green is £47,974 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 8AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wistaston Green near CW2 8AG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 8AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJoey the SwanLargeWalking directions to Joey the Swan

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
3,635.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.49(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-71%)
Public order
5.18(-49%)
Drugs
3.24(-17%)
Other theft
2.59(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
92.98%
Other White
11
3.86%
Pakistani
5
1.75%
Other Asian
2
0.7%
Irish
2
0.7%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.82%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.67%
No qualifications
38
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.7%
Apprenticeship
31
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.8%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Social rents from council
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 8AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20252, Nursery Close, Crewe, CW2 8GFDetachedFreehold£330,000
01 May 20253, Nursery Close, Crewe, CW2 8GFDetachedFreehold£22,700
18 Aug 202586, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
27 Nov 202530, Flixton Drive, Crewe, CW2 8APTerracedFreehold£237,500
13 Nov 202545, Flixton Drive, Crewe, CW2 8APSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500

Schools

In the CW2 8AG postcode area, located within Wistaston Green, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 8AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, CreweVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryVine Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 8AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodReadesdale Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8URWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondis613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco Express613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8AG, 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)Wistaston GreenE02003833
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 044DE01018513
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 8AG

Is CW2 8AG (Wistaston Green) safe?

The area around CW2 8AG records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CW2 8AG?

The median sale price around CW2 8AG in Wistaston Green is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 8AG?

There are 15 schools close to CW2 8AG, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe (Good), Vine Tree Primary School (Good) and Wistaston Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 8AG?

CW2 8AG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,850 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 8AG (Wistaston Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 8AG 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.