CW2 — CREWE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CW2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW2 is £242,562, which is 22% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW2 cost 15.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW2 have fallen 10.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£343,028	678
Semi-detached	£199,591	799
Terraced	£132,245	590
Flat	£134,687	57
All types	£242,562	2192

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CW2

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

With 56.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW2 has a crime rate well 31% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CW2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW2 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Westminster Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Vine Tree Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Edleston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pebble Brook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe	Primary	Good	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 CW2 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW2 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

CW2 — CREWE

Area Summary

CW2 (CREWE) offers affordable property prices (£242,562, 15% below national average), low crime (31% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CW1

CREWE

£219K

▼ 7.0% YoY

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CREWE

£356K

▼ 2.8% YoY

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£419K

▼ 5.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CW2?

The average house price in CW2 (CREWE) is £242,562, based on 2192 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.0% over the past year.

Is CW2 a safe area to live?

Crime in CW2 is significantly below the national average (56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CW2?

There are 17 schools in or near CW2. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CW2?

Council tax in CW2 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 CW2?

The average broadband download speed in CW2 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CW2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CW2 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.