Postcode district · Crewe

CW4 area guide

Who lives in CW4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Cheshire East
Region: North West
Population: 16,128 (2024)

CW4Postcode district · Crewe

At a glance

What CW4 is like

The CW4 postcode district in Cheshire East covers 344 live postcodes and is home to about 16,128 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 82.6% of households own their home, 9.3% rent privately and 6.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 54.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in CW4 sold for a median of £392,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CW4 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.4/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£392,500

Median over 148 sales in CW4, +1.9% on the year before.

TransportMore

2.3/ 10

Limited — 1 station within a mile, 2 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools in CW4 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£56,924

Average a year, before tax — higher than 60% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
An older population
27.6% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Few private renters
Only 9.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

CW4 FAQs

Is CW4 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 13.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.3 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in CW4?

The median sale price over the last year was £392,500.

Homes in CW4 sold for a median of £392,500 across 148 sales in the year to August 2026, +1.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CW4 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 13.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around CW4, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in CW4?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 82.6% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (57.9%).

Which council covers CW4?

CW4 is in Cheshire East.

CW4 is in Cheshire East, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CW4?

Connectivity scores 2.3 out of 10.

There are 2 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 2.3 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Holmes Chapel Rail Station, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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