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Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Crewe

A snapshot of life in Crewe, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Crewe is a town in Cheshire, North West with a population of 74,116. The average house price is £239,596 and the overall crime rate is 59.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crewe ranks

Population

74,116

Avg House Price

£239,596

Crime Rate

59.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

93.8%

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,000

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crewe's detached homes (£371,685) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£101,378).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crewe prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£180,894 → £239,596).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£371,685	£331,998	374
Semi-Detached	£204,241	£188,500	434
Terraced	£133,042	£123,000	402
Flat	£101,378	£90,000	39

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crewe is 59.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crewe: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	23
Primary	16
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	93.8%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Brierley Primary School	Primary	Good
Cheshire Studio School	Secondary	Good
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC	Secondary	No rating available
Edleston Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy	Primary	Good
Hungerford Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Leighton Academy	Primary	Good
Mablins Lane Community Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Monks Coppenhall Academy	Primary	Good
Pebble Brook Primary School	Primary	Good
Ruskin Community High School	Secondary	Good
Shavington Academy	Secondary	Good
Sir William Stanier School	Secondary	No rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe	Primary	Good
St Michael's Community Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
St Thomas More Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
The Berkeley Academy	Primary	Good
The Oaks Academy	Secondary	Good
Underwood West Academy	Primary	No rating available
Vine Tree Primary School	Primary	Good
Wistaston Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Wistaston Church Lane Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Crewe averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crewe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	61.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,250

Demographics & Economy

Population	74,116
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£32,000
Employment Rate	58.4%
Owner Occupied	71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crewe?

The average house price in Crewe is £239,596 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crewe?

The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat, with an average price of £101,378.

Is Crewe a safe place to live?

Crewe has a recorded crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Crewe?

Crewe has 23 schools in total, with 93.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Crewe?

Average broadband download speeds in Crewe are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Crewe?

Crewe is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 74,116.

Most compared with

How does Crewe stack up against its neighbours?

Alsager

Crewe

House price: £335,746 · £239,596
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.7
Distance: 5.6 mi

Barnton

Crewe

House price: £200,015 · £239,596
Crime rate: 66.5 · 59.7
Distance: 13.1 mi

Biddulph

Crewe

House price: £216,454 · £239,596
Crime rate: 55.5 · 59.7
Distance: 11.3 mi

Bignall End

Crewe

House price: £235,056 · £239,596
Crime rate: 68.8 · 59.7
Distance: 7.1 mi

Congleton

Crewe

House price: £345,590 · £239,596
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.7
Distance: 10.6 mi

Crewe

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

House price: £239,596 · £433,589
Crime rate: 59.7 · 66.7
Distance: 11.9 mi

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