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CW3

CREWE

Cheshire, North West, England

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CW3 is the postcode district for CREWE, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £355,530
1yr change ▼ 2.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£355,530

▼ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

184 Mbps

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.

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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

£340K £347K £354K £361K £368K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

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 CW3 are 184.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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184.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CW3 CREWE

What is the average house price in CW3 CREWE?
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 CREWE 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 is the population of CW3 CREWE?
The population of CW3 (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 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 are schools like in CW3 CREWE?
There are 6 schools in or near CW3. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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