Cross Street Alsager, Cheshire East
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100325.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £123,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 Alsager, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northolme Gardens, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Cedars Medical Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £49,250 | £48,000 | £50,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £41,500 | £41,500 | £41,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £36,000 | £35,000 | £36,350 |
| 1995 | 2 | £36,250 | £34,500 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2020 | 8 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2019 | 8 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 8 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2005 | 10 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | 8 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | 6 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £50,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 8 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £41,500 | |
| 25 Jun 1997 | 4 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £39,000 | |
| 6 Sep 1996 | 2 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1996 | 6 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 2 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £36,350 | |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 4 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £34,500 | |
| 28 Feb 1995 | 2 ST7 2PE | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (4); before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 C (27% of about 1,180 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 90 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 2PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST7 2PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Police Station Alsager | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Well Lane Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cedars Medical Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alsager Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 40 m |
| Hospital | Airs -Bradwell Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sandbach Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Alsager, Crewe Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northolme Gardens 850 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Milton Park 2.0 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,380 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Christ, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Christ | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 190 m north |
| Lawton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Whartons Pool Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| White Moss | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Bottomless Mere | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Brockwood Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 11 |
6 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alsager School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cranberry Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pikemere School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Excalibur Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mere Inn ST7 2HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Flames Kebab House ST7 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Fresco ST7 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Alsager delight Kebab House ST7 2ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barry's Pantry ST7 2HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 May 2026 |
| Alsager Food & Wine ST7 2EY | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Liv's Deli ST7 2HA | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Bod Alsager ST7 2ET | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Lakeside Fish Bar ST7 2EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Kam Fai Takeaway ST7 2EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| L'Ulivo Restaurant & Bar ST7 2HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Indian Heaven ST7 2HA | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| 500 Degrees ST7 2HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Foodbay ST7 2HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| TRIO Solutions Group Ltd ST7 2EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (22); On or near Well Lane (10); On or near B5077 (8); On or near George Bates Close (6); On or near Cross Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
St Gabriels Court · Well Lane · Station Road · George Bates Close · Church Road · Capesthorne Close · The Avenue · Beeston Drive · George Bates Close · Gawsworth Close · Sandbach Road North · Green Drive
All the streets in ST7 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.