Town comparison
Crewe vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? 3.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Crewe is about 23% cheaper on average. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nantwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Crewe is £239,596, which is 23% less than Nantwich at £312,175. The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Nantwich (£226,551 vs £133,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crewe prices grew faster — 32% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Crewe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Nantwich's 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewe is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 WestNantwich has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.8% in Crewe. Crewe has 23 schools in total, while Nantwich has 9.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewe | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 9 |
| Primary | 16 | 7 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crewe offers faster average downloads at 392.2 Mbps, compared to 351.7 Mbps in Nantwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (392 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crewe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Nantwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,250 in Nantwich. 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
Crewe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £32,000 in Nantwich. The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Crewe versus 71.9% in Nantwich.
| Indicator | Crewe | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 18,741 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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