Postcode insights

CW2 8DX

Herrick Close

Wistaston

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Detailed insights for CW2 8DX

Overview

Postcode CW2 8DX is located in an urban city, within the Wistaston ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Crewe South West & Wistaston area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Crewe South West & Wistaston has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 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 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £55,296 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from CW2 8DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe South West & Wistaston near CW2 8DX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,551 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.34(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-48%)
Other theft
1.88(-72%)
Vehicle crime
0.94(-84%)
Public order
0.94(-91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
93.09%
Other
8
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.73%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
28.22%
No qualifications
43
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.77%
Apprenticeship
30
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
60.47%
Owns with a mortgage
40
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.43%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Wistaston

Median price£284,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £369K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Wistaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,600 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wistaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£350,000£287
Semi-Detached71£218,000£248
Terraced6£167,500£266
Flats2£106,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wistaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£122,000£160,000£144,000
2017£261,500£110,000£149,500£140,750
2018£250,998£110,750£165,000£152,500
2019£246,250£108,500£179,975£125,000
2020£255,000£173,500£161,000
2021£295,000£115,000£183,000£144,000
2022£330,000£188,125£220,250£188,500
2023£315,000£121,500£191,250£175,250
2024£315,000£120,000£195,000£185,000
2025£345,000£120,000£210,000£170,000
2026£325,000£225,750£108,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£152£176£210
2017£201£188£189£205
2018£218£204£190£224
2019£226£185£203£197
2020£231£211£235
2021£245£196£211£225
2022£267£161£239£275
2023£279£178£252£218
2024£267£199£251£203
2025£283£133£241£268
2026£287£269£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wistaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2025519, Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PYDetachedFreehold£555,000
10 Dec 202564, Lear Drive, Crewe, CW2 8DSDetachedFreehold£242,000
24 Oct 202579, Lear Drive, Crewe, CW2 8DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
11 Sept 202587, Lear Drive, Crewe, CW2 8DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
09 May 2025110, Lear Drive, Crewe, CW2 8DSOtherFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the CW2 8DX postcode area, located within Crewe South West & Wistaston, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 8DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Berkeley AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, CreweVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryVine Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 8DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparRope Lane, Cheshire East, CW2 6RDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco Express613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondis613 Crewe Road, Crewe, CW2 6PRWalking directions to Londis

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 8DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Coiley

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Margaret Simon

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
WardWistastonE05008659
ParishWistastonE04011027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe South West & WistastonE02003835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 046CE01018492
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 8DX

Is CW2 8DX (Crewe South West & Wistaston) safe?

The area around CW2 8DX records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CW2 8DX?

The median sale price around CW2 8DX in Crewe South West & Wistaston is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 8DX?

There are 11 schools close to CW2 8DX, including The Berkeley Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe (Good) and Vine Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 8DX?

CW2 8DX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 8DX (Crewe South West & Wistaston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 8DX is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Coiley (Labour Party) and Margaret Simon (Conservative and Unionist 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.