Postcode insights

CW2 8TJ

Marshfield Avenue

Crewe West

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Detailed insights for CW2 8TJ

Overview

Postcode CW2 8TJ 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 average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Crewe North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crewe North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crewe North West is £43,238 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from CW2 8TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW2 8TJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 8TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
5,478.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.36(-3%)
Other theft
6.55(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(-27%)
Public order
2.91(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.18(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
80.83%
Other White
37
13.91%
Bangladeshi
9
3.38%
Arab
2
0.75%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
24.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.58%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.1%
Other social rented
19
15.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.88%
Social rents from council
12
9.92%
Total households: 121

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202514, Firbeck Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UPTerracedFreehold£150,000
30 Jun 202510, Firbeck Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UPFlatsLeasehold£92,000
05 Dec 20251, Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000
22 Aug 202563, Coppenhall Lane, Crewe, CW2 8TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Feb 20267, Mossdale Close, Crewe, CW2 8TXDetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CW2 8TJ postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW2 8TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Axis AcademyFree schools special

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW2 8TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodWest Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThe Corner StoreGeorge Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJWalking directions to The Corner Store

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 8TJ, 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)Crewe North WestE02003828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 037AE01018482
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 8TJ

Is CW2 8TJ (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW2 8TJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CW2 8TJ?

The median sale price around CW2 8TJ in Crewe North West is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 8TJ?

There are 2 schools close to CW2 8TJ, including The Axis Academy (Good) and Wistaston Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW2 8TJ?

CW2 8TJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW2 8TJ (Crewe North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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