Postcode CW2 8WD is located in an urban city, within the Crewe St Barnabas 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 Crewe St Barnabas is £141,000 (around £171 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £183,500. The nearest station is Crewe, about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
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 4.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW2 8WD.
Crewe North West near CW2 8WD 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Crewe St Barnabas area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,332 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £227,500 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £160,000 | £196 |
| Terraced | 30 | £137,500 | £152 |
| Flats | 1 | £103,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204,750 | £116,975 | £80,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £106,500 | £89,950 |
| 2018 | £181,000 | £97,000 | £87,500 |
| 2019 | £169,000 | £104,500 | £102,000 |
| 2020 | £219,500 | £111,000 | £100,500 |
| 2021 | £234,000 | £136,000 | £111,000 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £142,250 | £107,500 |
| 2023 | £255,000 | £135,000 | £102,750 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £152,000 | £99,500 |
| 2025 | £274,000 | £155,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £237,500 | £150,000 | £129,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138 | £165 | £88 |
| 2017 | £145 | £141 | £104 |
| 2018 | £165 | £134 | £104 |
| 2019 | £189 | £141 | £112 |
| 2020 | £181 | £146 | £121 |
| 2021 | £176 | £166 | £127 |
| 2022 | £204 | £158 | £126 |
| 2023 | £242 | £175 | £118 |
| 2024 | £290 | £193 | £108 |
| 2025 | £240 | £202 | £152 |
| 2026 | £209 | £196 | £155 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW2 8WD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 28, Christleton Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8TD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 27, Christleton Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8TD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 52, Sunnybank Road, Crewe, CW2 8SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £166,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 26, Halton Drive, Crewe, CW2 8TA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 25, Merrills Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8SP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,500 |
In the CW2 8WD postcode area, located within Crewe North West, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW2 8WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ashbank Place, Cheshire East, CW1 3FR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8WD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Lewis Pratt
Crewe St Barnabas - Elected 4 May 2023
Connor Naismith
Crewe and Nantwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW2 8WD 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 8WD in Crewe St Barnabas is £141,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CW2 8WD, including The Axis Academy (Good), Leighton Academy (Good) and Underwood West Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CW2 8WD 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 8WD is Connor Naismith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Lewis Pratt (Conservative and Unionist Party).