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CW2

CREWE

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW2 covers CREWE in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £242,562
1yr change ▼ 10.0%
Crime 31% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£242,562

▼ 10.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

56.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

31% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

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.

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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

£229K £238K £246K £254K £263K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

0

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 CW2 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CW2 CREWE

What is the average house price in CW2 CREWE?
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 CREWE 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 is the population of CW2 CREWE?
The population of CW2 (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 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 are schools like in CW2 CREWE?
There are 17 schools in or near CW2. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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