Eleanor Close Crewe, Cheshire East
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9802349.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £35,750 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; 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 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grosvenor Medical Centre, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £35,750 | £35,750 | £35,750 |
| 1997 | 1 | £33,950 | £33,950 | £33,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £43,950 | £43,950 | £43,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2002 | 12 CW1 3GZ | Semi-detached | £35,750 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 17 CW1 3GZ | Semi-detached | £33,950 | |
| 17 Jul 1996 | 17 CW1 3GZ | Semi-detached | £43,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 A (86% of about 650 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 3GZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW1 3HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 52 m and 53 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 3GZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW1 3HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nixon Street Crewe | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | West Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grosvenor Medical Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Street Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eagle Bridge Health & Well Being | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Badger Avenue Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 16 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,480 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Fields 12 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,410 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Crewe, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) south. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Crewe | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Gorse Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Old Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Hinging Bank Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Rookerybank Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Slaughter Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 19 |
4 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood West Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leighton Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Oaks Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavishminimart CW1 3HZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Gold Fish LTD CW1 3PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Wonderful CW1 3HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Barnies Community Fridge CW1 3HX | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Treasure Horse CW1 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Westside DVD and Tanning Shop CW1 3HU | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily CW1 3LN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Mr Blue CW1 3HU | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Esso Rontec Queens Park CW2 7SJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Monks Lane (30); On or near Hulme Street (28); On or near Mcneill Avenue (26); On or near Nixon Street (18); On or near Darlington Avenue (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Hulme Street · Hulme Street · Ken Wooley Road · Mcneill Avenue · West Street · Thomas Sackfield Drive · Richard Darroch Way · George Dingley Close · Henry Cooper Road · Darlington Avenue · Barnabas Avenue · Joseph Reddrop Way
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.