CW1 — CREWE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CW1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW1 is £218,702, which is 30% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW1 cost 23.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW1 have fallen 7.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£299,755	517
Semi-detached	£185,238	852
Terraced	£124,009	608
Flat	£96,390	137
All types	£218,702	2212

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CW1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 121.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW1 has a crime rate significantly 50% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

50.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

20.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CW1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW1 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brierley Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Dingle Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Mablins Lane Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Springfield School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CW1 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW1 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CW1 — CREWE

Area Summary

CW1 (CREWE) offers affordable property prices (£218,702, 24% below national average), higher-than-average crime (50% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CW2

CREWE

£243K

▼ 10.0% YoY

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£356K

▼ 2.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CW1?

The average house price in CW1 (CREWE) is £218,702, based on 2212 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.0% over the past year.

Is CW1 a safe area to live?

Crime in CW1 is above the national average (121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CW1?

There are 19 schools in or near CW1. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CW1?

Council tax in CW1 is collected by Crewe Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CW1?

The average broadband download speed in CW1 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CW1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CW1 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.