Postcode CW2 8UG is located in an urban city, within the Wistaston 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 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingfisher Reach Park.
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.
Crewe North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from CW2 8UG.
Crewe North West near CW2 8UG 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kingfisher Reach Park | Small | Walking directions to Kingfisher Reach Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Wistaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,600 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £350,000 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £218,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 6 | £167,500 | £266 |
| Flats | 2 | £106,000 | £131 |
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 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £225,750 | £108,000 |
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 | £268 |
| 2026 | £287 | — | £269 | £119 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8UG.
In the CW2 8UG postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW2 8UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | West Street, Cheshire East, CW2 8SL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8UG, 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 8UG 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.
The median sale price around CW2 8UG in Crewe North West is £284,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CW2 8UG, including The Axis Academy (Good), Wistaston Academy and Wistaston Church Lane Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CW2 8UG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Crewe and Nantwich covering CW2 8UG 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).
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.