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CW1

CREWE

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW1 encompasses CREWE and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £218,702
1yr change ▼ 7.0%
Crime 50% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£218,702

▼ 7.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

121.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

50% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

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.

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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

£206K £211K £216K £221K £226K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

67

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.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CW1 CREWE

What is the average house price in CW1 CREWE?
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 CREWE 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 is the population of CW1 CREWE?
The population of CW1 (CREWE) is approximately 421,298 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CW1 CREWE?
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.

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