Crewe vs Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crewe offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£433,589
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
391.6
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Crewe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,596 versus £433,589 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, while in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) it is a flat at £223,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £101,378).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Crewe is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester)'s 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewe is violent-crime, while in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.8% in Crewe.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewe | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 16 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crewe enjoy 392.2 Mbps on average, while Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 95.4% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
Crewe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Crewe's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crewe has a population of 74,116 while Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has 5,860. Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester).
| Indicator | Crewe | Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 5,860 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 35.7% |
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