Brook Close Crewe, Cheshire East
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9800183.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £120,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 3).
- Flood: 2 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 B; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hungerford Medical Centre, about 310 m away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £120,000 | £96,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £147,250 | £142,500 | £152,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £113,000 | £100,000 | £126,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £19,000 | £19,000 | £19,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 1 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 9 May 2025 | 6 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2025 | 1 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 5 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 3 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2023 | 14 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 11 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2018 | 5 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2012 | 5 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 8 Sep 2005 | 9 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2001 | 11 CW1 6HR | Semi-detached | £19,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2).
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 B (55% of about 800 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 July 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the footway, footpath (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 19 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 67 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 18 low and 0 very low.
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 6HR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CW1 6HW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 17 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 50 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 6HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW1 6HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lyn Croft Crewe | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Dale Parking Area | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hungerford Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Old Surgery Dental Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Crewe Hungerford Road, Hungerford | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Street Park 1.3 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Crewe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Queen's Park, Crewe | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker's Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rookery Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Oak Coppice | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Slaughter Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | 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 |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir William Stanier School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 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: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Ruskin Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haslington Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McColls CW1 6EX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Hungerford Primary Academy CW1 5HA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Curry Magic CW1 5DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd Springfield School CW1 5HS | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| VG INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CW1 5EQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Truckin Delicious CW1 6DG | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Peppery Buffet Crewe CW1 6DR | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Belvilla Crewe City Centre CW1 6DR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lyncroft Close (43); On or near Brook Close (16); On or near Byron Close (11); On or near Hungerford Road (7); On or near Lea Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lyncroft Close · Fernbank Close · Lynbrook Road · Holmlea Drive · Lyncroft Close · Hungerford Road · Linden Drive · Woodland Avenue · Byron Close · Kipling Way · Lea Avenue · Bulkeley 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.