Crewe is a well connected railway town, steeped in history and culture with lots of modern developments, and homes for every budget.
Is Crewe a nice place to live?
There are many perks to living in Crewe. It's a railway town with direct trains to London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Manchester, which means commuting is a breeze. The Bentley factory is local to Crewe, making some of the finest, most luxurious cars globally and there are lots of local jobs in the area. The opportunities for work and commuting make Crewe a very sought after location and affordable housing only adds to its popularity. New homes in Crewe are easy to come by as well as more traditional properties, giving the area lots of appeal to multiple audiences.
Located near the glorious Peak District National Park, you’re never too far from the peaceful, scenic countryside so make sure you pack your walking boots if you ever want to escape the bustling town centre. There’s plenty to do around the town; take a trip to Crewe Heritage Centre and take in the history of the cultured town or head over to the charming Victorian Queens Park for a nice stroll.
Is Crewe an expensive place to live?
In Crewe you’ll find a variety of properties available from bungalows, to detached houses, to flats, new homes and traditional housing. It’s a reasonably priced area to live with houses for sale in Crewe selling at an average of £207,123* which when compared to the average of £366,247** shows how affordable Crewe is.
Where are the best places to live in Crewe?
If you are thinking of moving to Crewe, then we’re sure you’ll be wondering where you are going to be calling home. Well, here’s our picks for the best areas to live in Crewe…
Crewe Green
Crewe Green is a village just outside of Crewe Town Centre that benefits from all the best parts of village life, whilst remaining in touch with the well connected, amenity rich town centre. Crewe Green is surrounded by lovely bits of countryside which invite you to put your walking boots on and explore. You’ll also find Crewe Hall in Crewe Green, a stunning bit of architecture, packed with history. The Hall also has some lovely gardens ready to be appreciated, so you’ll never be short of outdoor space here.
Houses for sale in Crewe Green sold for an average of £268,333*, making it slightly more pricey than the rest of the area, the surrounding countryside and proximity to local amenities make it a great option.
Haslington
Haslington is a pretty little village just a couple miles from the town centre. It makes for a great area for young families thanks to its proximity to local schools, outdoors areas including parks and the properties available. There’s plenty of local amenities in the area including places to eat, drink and socialise. If you are a commuter then you are local to both Crewe train station and Sandbach train station which will keep you in easy reach of nearby cities like Manchester, Chester and Liverpool as well cities further afoot such as London.
Houses on sale in Haslington sold for an average of £247,990* making it a very affordable area for young families and young professionals. Properties in the area vary between semi-detached and detached with a host of new homes being on offer in Haslington too.
Sandbach
Sandbach is a picturesque market town just outside of Crewe, with lots of quaint independent businesses, big name brands and travel connections. Sandbach is an area steeped in history and the listed buildings, cobbled streets and local landmarks dating back as far as the 9th century remind you of all the culture and heritage that Sandbach has. In contrast to its history there are lots of modern developments like new housing and contemporary shopping centres.
Properties for sale in Sandbach sold for an average price of £286,985* making it more expensive than other areas on this list, although whilst still remaining affordable and with the quality of living on offer, it still remains as one of the best places to live in the area.
