Postcode CW2 8LY 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 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Crewe located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 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 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 of residents in Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue is £36,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 8LY.
Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue near CW2 8LY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Crewe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,700 up to £337,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £72,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £172,250 |
| Terraced | 32 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crewe West
In the CW2 8LY postcode area, located within Crewe Town & Victoria Avenue, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 68 Gainsborough Road, Crewe, CW2 7PJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Readesdale Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8UR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Clifton Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7PH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Dunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Victoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.