Market Centre Crewe, Cheshire East
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW1), about 40 m long. USRN 6400009.
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Gardens, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Millcroft Medical Centre, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 399 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2024 | 30 CW1 2NG | Other | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (80% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 23-25, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2EW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- EATON COURT, EATON STREET, CREWE, CW2 7EG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 2-4, GATEFIELD STREET, CREWE, CW1 2JP: up to 13 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land at 2 & 4 Heathfield Avenue & 29, 29A & 31 Hightown, Crewe, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- The yard, LEWIS STREET, CREWE: up to 10 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at 48 Wistaston Road, Crewe, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Afford Rent A Car, Wistaston Road, Crewe, CW2 7RB: up to 12 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 37 Stafford Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3DU: up to 5 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 2BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW1 2NG | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 55 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 2BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW1 2NG | 100% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Crewe | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 270 m |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 30 m |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millcroft Medical Centre | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clear Pharmacy | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 13 Victoria Street Lloyds Bank | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Gardens 2,420 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Valley Park 1.8 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cumberland Sports Centre 3.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henry Street Allotments 1.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Crewe, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Crewe | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Quaker's Coppice | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Rookerybank Covert | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Old Covert | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Slaughter Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 230 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sir William Stanier School | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Underwood West Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Oaks Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction CW1 2BZ | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Bru Cafe + Coffee CW1 2BZ | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Milk and Honey Cafe CW1 2NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Lyceum Restaurant CW1 2DA | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Greggs PLC CW1 2NG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| B&M CW1 2NG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs CW1 2HD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Pound Bakery CW1 2HE | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hong's Noodle Bar CW1 2BS | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Cheese Hall CW1 2BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Kawaii Boba Tea CW1 2BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Hayati Mini Market CW1 2BS | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Chatwins CW1 2BS | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Mini Beans Coffee CW1 2BL | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Mel's Kitchen CW1 2BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 |
| Public order | 53 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (243); On or near Sandon Street (69); On or near Newton Street (35); On or near Vernon Way (32); On or near North Stafford Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Moorland fast food (takeaway/sandwich shop, CW1 3BS) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Brave Activity Club (other catering premises, CW1 2AZ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Moorlands grill kebab (takeaway/sandwich shop, CW1 3BS) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Void Games (other catering premises, CW1 2AZ) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 14 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Heath Street · Hill Street · Gladstone Street · Edleston Road · Sandon Street · Queensway · Newton Street · Thomas Street · Victoria Street · Sheppard Close · Market Square · Prince Albert Street
All the streets in CW1 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.