Meadows Gate Crowton, Cheshire West and Chester
5 addresses across 1 postcode (CW8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41703011.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £657,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 G; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acton Bridge (Cheshire), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Delamere Park, is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Weaverham Surgery, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £657,000 | £657,000 | £657,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £368,500 | £360,000 | £377,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £412,500 | £360,000 | £465,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2022 | 3 CW8 2DH | Detached | £657,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2013 | 4 CW8 2DH | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 8 May 2009 | 1 CW8 2DH | Detached | £377,000 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2009 | 3 CW8 2DH | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 4 CW8 2DH | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2008 | 2 CW8 2DH | Detached | £465,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (1); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026-27: Band D £2,517 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,678 | £1,958 | £2,238 | £2,517 | £3,077 | £3,636 | £4,196 | £5,035 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (21% of about 950 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: yes, Cheshire West and Chester.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW8 2DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acton Bridge (Cheshire) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cuddington 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Delamere 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christ Church CE School Crowton | 30 m |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Weaverham Surgery | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Holland Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Frodsham Police Station | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Weaverham, Weaverham Cashzone | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Delamere Park 8,290 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,590 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Darley Covert | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Big Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Gorse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Foxey Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Dutton Dean | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 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 West and Chester: see them on the Cheshire West and Chester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 50 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School CW8 2RW | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary Before After School Club CW8 2RW | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The hare and hounds CW8 2RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Rise (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 7 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
- CW8 2DH: 5 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stone Houses · Beech Rise · Gabriel Bank · Church Walk · Poplar Vale
All the streets in CW8 and across Cheshire West and Chester.
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.