Postcode CW2 8TU is located in an urban city, within the Wistaston area 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 median sale price in Wistaston is £270,000 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,750 and £355,000. The nearest station is Crewe, about 2 miles away. There are 1 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 12,674 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 0.0% 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 290 ft away from CW2 8TU.
Crewe North West near CW2 8TU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queens Park | Large | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Wistaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,600 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £350,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £218,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 10 | £161,250 | £264 |
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 | £147 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,500 | £122,000 | £160,000 | £144,000 |
| 2017 | £261,500 | £110,000 | £149,500 | £140,750 |
| 2018 | £250,998 | £110,750 | £165,000 | £152,500 |
| 2019 | £246,250 | £108,500 | £179,975 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | — | £173,500 | £161,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £183,000 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £188,125 | £220,250 | £188,500 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £121,500 | £191,250 | £175,250 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £120,000 | £195,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £316,000 | £122,500 | £215,000 | £126,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £152 | £176 | £210 |
| 2017 | £201 | £188 | £189 | £205 |
| 2018 | £218 | £204 | £190 | £224 |
| 2019 | £226 | £185 | £203 | £197 |
| 2020 | £231 | — | £211 | £235 |
| 2021 | £245 | £196 | £211 | £225 |
| 2022 | £267 | £161 | £239 | £275 |
| 2023 | £279 | £178 | £252 | £218 |
| 2024 | £267 | £199 | £251 | £203 |
| 2025 | £283 | £133 | £241 | £264 |
| 2026 | £284 | £155 | £253 | £119 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 3, Oakwood Crescent, Crewe, CW2 8TY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 7, Mossdale Close, Crewe, CW2 8TX | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 17, Sharnbrook Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TZ | Detached | Freehold | £292,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 9, Sandon Park Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 63, Coppenhall Lane, Crewe, CW2 8TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the CW2 8TU postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | The Axis Academy | Free schools special | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
The Axis Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Mar 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Wistaston Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
Wistaston Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jul 2024
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| 1.0 mi | Secondary | The Oaks Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
The Oaks Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW2 8TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | West Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Store | George Gardens, Cheshire East, CW2 8SJ | Walking directions to The Corner Store |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW2 8TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Coiley
Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Margaret Simon
Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Connor Naismith
Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW2 8TU 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CW2 8TU in Wistaston is £270,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CW2 8TU, including The Axis Academy (Good), Wistaston Academy (Outstanding) and The Oaks Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CW2 8TU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,674 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 8TU is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alan Coiley (Labour Party) and Margaret Simon (Conservative and Unionist Party).