Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CW1 postcode area, covering Crewe and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£135,887
Median price
£120,000
5-year trend
+30.8%
Total sales
25,048
The CW1 area has 938 individual postcodes with 25,048 registered sales. Prices are +65.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Crewe. The five-year price movement is +30.8%.
A historic railway town with fast trains to London Euston, a major transport hub location and some of the most affordable housing in Cheshire.
🚆 Main station
Crewe
⏱️ London commute
~95 min by train
CW1 averages £135,887, placing it in the affordable category, +65.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 25,048 recorded sales across 938 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CW1 is +30.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CW1 4TX
£120,104 avg · 200 sales
CW1 3NU
£139,714 avg · 193 sales
CW1 4TL
£111,705 avg · 158 sales
CW1 5TW
£137,372 avg · 151 sales
CW1 5PB
£132,292 avg · 142 sales
CW1 3YX
£88,898 avg · 141 sales
CW1 2JB
£114,008 avg · 138 sales
CW1 3EB
£61,716 avg · 130 sales
CW1 5AL
£173,556 avg · 123 sales
This CW1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CW1 postcode area is £135,887, based on 25,048 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Crewe.
Properties in CW1 average £135,887, which is +65.9% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£120,000) is 11.7% below the average (£135,887), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CW1 have moved +30.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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