Area Guide – Crewe (CW)

Living in Crewe (CW)

Crewe (CW) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Crewe (CW)

Is Crewe (CW) a good place to live?

Crewe (CW) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Crewe (CW)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 9 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Crewe (CW)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Below England average (57 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 9 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brierley Primary School	Primary	Good	0.1 mi
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Victoria Community Technology School	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Sir William Stanier Community School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Coppenhall High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Hungerford Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Hungerford Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Sir William Stanier School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Gainsborough Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Edleston Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Broad Street Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Ruskin Community High School	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Westminster Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.7 mi
St Michael's Community Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
Oakefield Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Church Coppenhall Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Monks Coppenhall Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Monks Coppenhall Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Underwood West Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Underwood West Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Underwood West Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Kings Grove School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
The Oaks Academy	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
Underwood West Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Gainsborough Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Cheshire College - South & West	16 plus	Not rated	1.0 mi
Vine Tree Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Crewe Rail Station

Station	Distance
Crewe Rail Station	0.7 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 26 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
CGL EAST CHESHIRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CENTRAL CHESHIRE SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERV	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
EAST COMMUNITY LD - CREWE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ADULT AND OLDER PEOPLE EAST	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
PSYCHOSEXUAL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ADULT & OLDER PEOPLE CMHT - CREWE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MEMORY CLINIC EAST	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HUNGERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CAMHS - CENTRAL	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
LD CAMHS	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
MILLCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
INTERMEDIATE CARE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
CENTRAL CHESHIRE PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EAGLE BRIDGE HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EARNSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EAGLE BRIDGE HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GROSVENOR MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
APOLLO BUCKINGHAM HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS LTD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
APOLLO BUCKINGHAM HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS LTD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DR WILLIAMSON AND PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
HASLINGTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCHT RHEUMATOLOGY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CCICP VIRTUAL WARD	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
SNAPS STOMA	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
THE NEW SERVICE OOH	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CHESHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LEIGHTON HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.0 mi