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CW2 8UY

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Wistaston

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Detailed insights for CW2 8UY

Overview

Postcode CW2 8UY 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 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 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 2.2 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
3.8%
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 7,921 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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

3.8%

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.

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 256 ft away from CW2 8UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Crewe North West near CW2 8UY 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW2 8UY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
154.9 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
290
94.46%
Other White
9
2.93%
African
2
0.65%
Pakistani
1
0.33%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
29.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.25%
No qualifications
49
17.88%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
62.88%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.3%
Social rents from council
5
3.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Wistaston

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £264
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £206K – £355K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wistaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£350,000£282
Semi-Detached71£218,000£250
Terraced10£161,250£264
Flats3£120,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wistaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wistaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wistaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20251, Tarvin Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000
24 Oct 202514, Firbeck Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UPTerracedFreehold£150,000
30 Jun 202510, Firbeck Gardens, Crewe, CW2 8UPFlatsLeasehold£92,000
22 Aug 202563, Coppenhall Lane, Crewe, CW2 8TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
19 Dec 202531, Rudheath Close, Crewe, CW2 8TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000

Schools

In the CW2 8UY postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 1 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for CW2 8UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableThe Axis AcademyFree schools special
0.9 miPrimaryWistaston AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW2 8UY

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

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 8UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Coiley

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Margaret Simon

Wistaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrewe and NantwichE14001185
WardWistastonE05008659
ParishWoolstanwoodE04011028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crewe North WestE02003828
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 037AE01018482
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CW2 8UY

Is CW2 8UY (Crewe North West) safe?

The area around CW2 8UY 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, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CW2 8UY?

The median sale price around CW2 8UY in Wistaston is £270,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW2 8UY?

There are 2 schools close to CW2 8UY, including The Axis Academy (Good) and Wistaston Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CW2 8UY?

CW2 8UY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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