Postcode CW2 8LJ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year. The nearest station is Crewe located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
The average income per household in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,680 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 8LJ.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue near CW2 8LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crewe located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Crewe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,700 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £308,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £155,750 |
10 year median price trend in Crewe West
In the CW2 8LJ postcode area, located within Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Readesdale Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8UR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 68 Gainsborough Road, Crewe, CW2 7PJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.