Crewe CW3 area guide
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Is Crewe CW3 a good place to live?
In Crewe (CW3), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £368,398 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£368,398
Population
22,737
Recorded crime
103.5
Schools
6
Broadband
59%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Crewe CW3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Crewe CW3 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (46 of 6,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in CW3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CW3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 26/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 8,748
Owned 80% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CW3.
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Crewe CW3: frequently asked questions
Is Crewe CW3 a good place to live?
In Crewe (CW3), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £368,398 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Crewe CW3?
Recorded crime in Crewe CW3 runs at 103.5 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Crewe CW3 safe?
Crime in Crewe CW3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Crewe CW3 runs at 103.5 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Crewe CW3?
Homes in Crewe CW3 sell for around £368,398 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Crewe CW3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Crewe CW3 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (46 of 6,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 24 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Crewe CW3?
There are 6 schools in Crewe CW3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Crewe CW3 a deprived area?
Crewe CW3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).