Living in CW98, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW98 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CW98
37 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £105,000 and a range from £40,000 to £240,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 CREWE ROAD, CW1 6DT | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 25 CREWE ROAD, CW1 6DT | semi-detached | £105,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 42 SOUTH STREET, CW2 6HL | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 12 DARIO GRADI DRIVE, CW2 6GL | semi-detached | £178,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 106 GRESTY ROAD, CW2 6EF | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-01-23 |
| 58 SOUTH STREET, CW2 6HL | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-01-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
32 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| The Dingle Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Oaks Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
19 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Cornerstone Academy.
All 1 fee-paying schools near CW98, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Professional occupations | 11.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
353 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about CW98
What is the average house price in CW98?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CW98?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW98?
The median of 37 recorded sales around central CW98 in the last 2 years is £105,000, ranging from £40,000 to £240,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW98?
32 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW98, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW98?
353 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW98 at risk of flooding?
Central CW98 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CW98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £105,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 353 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW98 safe?
353 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW98 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CW98 or CW2, CW98 or CW1, CW98 or CW5.
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