Cost of Living in Crewe
North West
Town
Cheshire, EnglandPopulation: 73,000
Average House Price
£236.5k
-18% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,654
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£900/mo
-25% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,978Band D / yr
Energy£144/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.72/ mo
House Prices in Crewe
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£236,530
Detached£414,200
Semi-detached£237,620
Terraced£168,950
Flat / Apartment£152,600
House prices in Crewe have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Crewe
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,654
Mean£40,138
Median hourly rate£17.01/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,346
Upper quartile (75th)£47,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.7%
£3,385 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Crewe
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Crewe each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £900 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £165 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £144 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £257 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,853 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Crewe
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.72
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Crewe
- What is the average house price in Crewe?
- The average house price in Crewe is £236,530, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £414,200, while flats and apartments average £152,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Crewe?
- The median annual salary in Crewe is £35,654, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,385 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,346 (lower quartile) to £47,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Crewe?
- Average monthly rent in Crewe is £900 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Crewe an affordable place to live?
- Crewe can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 30% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £900, while the median annual salary is £35,654 (approximately £2,971 per month before tax).
- How does Crewe compare to London?
- The average house price in Crewe is £236,530, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Crewe costs around 43% of London prices, making it £314,470 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £900 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Crewe?
- House prices in Crewe are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £236,530 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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