CW3 — CREWE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CW3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CW3 is £355,530, which is 14% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CW3 cost 23.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CW3 have fallen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£424,212	202
Semi-detached	£263,431	102
Terraced	£210,588	68
Flat	£169,235	17
All types	£355,530	420

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CW3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CW3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CW3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CW3 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Betley CofE VC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Madeley High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
The Meadows Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School	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 CW3 are 184.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

184.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CW3 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

CW3 — CREWE

Area Summary

CW3 (CREWE) offers above-average property prices (£355,530, 24% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (184 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CW2

CREWE

£243K

▼ 10.0% YoY

CW4

CREWE

£419K

▼ 5.2% YoY

CW5

NANTWICH

£349K

▼ 16.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CW3?

The average house price in CW3 (CREWE) is £355,530, based on 420 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.8% over the past year.

Is CW3 a safe area to live?

Crime in CW3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CW3?

There are 6 schools in or near CW3. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CW3?

Council tax in CW3 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 CW3?

The average broadband download speed in CW3 is 184 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 38%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CW3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CW3 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.