Crewe CW7 area guide
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Is Crewe CW7 a good place to live?
In Crewe (CW7), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £214,757 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 31% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£214,757
Population
40,700
Recorded crime
298.9
Schools
14
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Crewe CW7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Crewe CW7 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (88 of 19,169) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 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 sold price in CW7, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (130 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CW7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 241/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 16,634
Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CW7.
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Crewe CW7: frequently asked questions
Is Crewe CW7 a good place to live?
In Crewe (CW7), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £214,757 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Crewe CW7?
Recorded crime in Crewe CW7 runs at 298.9 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Crewe CW7 safe?
Crime in Crewe CW7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Crewe CW7 runs at 298.9 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Crewe CW7?
Homes in Crewe CW7 sell for around £214,757 on average, based on 488 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Crewe CW7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Crewe CW7 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (88 of 19,169) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 53 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Crewe CW7?
There are 14 schools in Crewe CW7 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Crewe CW7 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Crewe CW7, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Crewe CW7 a deprived area?
Crewe CW7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).