At a Glance
Average Property Price - CW
£299,112
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - CW
£955
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - CW
£37,754
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CW
7.1%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CW
3.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CW
3.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — CW
Top 10 districts in CW ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Crewe (CW)
Top 10 streets in Crewe (CW) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goostrey Lane | £8,720,000 |
| 2 | Gallowsclough Lane | £2,200,000 |
| 3 | Tirley Lane | £2,085,000 |
| 4 | Ryecroft Lane | £1,950,000 |
| 5 | Brereton Park | £1,900,000 |
| 6 | Pewit Lane | £1,747,772 |
| 7 | Stable Lane | £1,702,500 |
| 8 | Cloudside | £1,500,000 |
| 9 | Calveley Hall Lane | £1,500,000 |
| 10 | Forty Acre Lane | £1,380,833 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
At £299,000, property prices in Crewe are well below the national average, placing the area among the most affordable in the country. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—a solid pace that is slightly faster than the national average, reflecting steady demand in an accessible market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £955, which is below the national average and reflects the overall affordability of the area. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.9% annually, outpacing the national rate and suggesting sustained tenant demand. The current flat yield of 7.1% is notably attractive, offering investors strong rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in Crewe is £38,000, slightly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio stands at 7.5x, indicating that property remains reasonably affordable, though the ratio has risen from 6.6x in 2016, reflecting faster house price growth than income gains. Rental affordability has also tightened: renters now spend 26% of income on housing, up from 24% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is notably older than the national average, with over a fifth aged 50–64 and nearly a quarter aged 65 and over, compared to the national average of just under 40% combined. Homeownership is strong—over 73% own outright or with a mortgage, well above the 60.7% national figure—while private renting is less prevalent at 14.7%. The employment mix is relatively balanced across professions and management roles, though trades workers are slightly underrepresented.