Postcode CW2 8SH 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 North West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year. The nearest station is Crewe, about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queens Park.
Crewe North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Crewe North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from CW2 8SH.
Crewe North West near CW2 8SH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queens Park | Large | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £330,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £192,000 | £218 |
| Terraced | 34 | £153,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 3 | £70,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8SH.
In the CW2 8SH postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Store | George Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJ | Walking directions to The Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | West Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Victoria Avenue, Cheshire East, CW2 7SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ashbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FR | 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.
Elected local representatives for CW2 8SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Wye
Crewe West - Elected 5 Sept 2024
Connor Naismith
Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW2 8SH records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CW2 8SH in Crewe North West is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CW2 8SH, including The Axis Academy (Good), Underwood West Academy (Good) and Wistaston Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CW2 8SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 8SH is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Wye (Labour Party).
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.