Postcode insights

CW2 8PH

Ravenscroft Road

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 8PH

Overview

Postcode CW2 8PH 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 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14%
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 24,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wistaston Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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 8PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wistaston Green near CW2 8PH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 8PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueens ParkLargeWalking directions to Queens Park
0.4 miKingfisher Reach ParkSmallWalking directions to Kingfisher Reach Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
1,681.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.55(-45%)
Public order
5.87(-42%)
Other theft
4.7(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.52(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
87.65%
Other White
14
5.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.2%
Arab
3
1.2%
Caribbean
2
0.8%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
28.92%
Level 3 (A level)
53
25.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
17.16%
No qualifications
23
11.27%
Apprenticeship
16
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
44%
Owns with a mortgage
38
38%
Other social rented
10
10%
Social rents from council
4
4%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3%
Total households: 100

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 8PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202644, Ullswater Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8QQDetachedFreehold£335,000
10 Feb 202536, Ullswater Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8QQDetachedFreehold£308,000
08 Sept 202544, Ravenscroft Road, Crewe, CW2 8PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
28 Aug 202523, Ravenscroft Road, Crewe, CW2 8PQTerracedFreehold£211,000
17 Apr 202636, Bowness Road, Crewe, CW2 8RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£44,600

Schools

In the CW2 8PH postcode area, located within Wistaston Green, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 8PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Axis AcademyFree schools special

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miSecondaryThe Oaks AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 8PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op FoodWest Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8PH, 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 044AE01018510
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 8PH

Is CW2 8PH (Wistaston Green) safe?

The area around CW2 8PH records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8PH?

The median sale price around CW2 8PH 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 8PH?

There are 9 schools close to CW2 8PH, including The Axis Academy (Good), Wistaston Academy and The Oaks Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 8PH?

CW2 8PH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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