Peel Square The Valley, Cheshire East
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW1), about 150 m long. USRN 9801707.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £91,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 10, E: 1).
- Flood: 5 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 A; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 63% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Derby Docks, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grosvenor Medical Centre, about 190 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 307 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 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £22,565 | £20,130 | £25,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £25,250 | £25,250 | £25,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 8 CW1 3BW | Flat or maisonette | £104,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2020 | 19 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £91,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2017 | 6 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £79,950 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 21 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 5 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1999 | 21 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £20,130 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | 19 CW1 3BW | Terraced | £25,250 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (10); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (93% of about 1,990 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 37 Stafford Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3DU: up to 5 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at 2 & 4 Heathfield Avenue & 29, 29A & 31 Hightown, Crewe, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 2-4, GATEFIELD STREET, CREWE, CW1 2JP: up to 13 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- The yard, LEWIS STREET, CREWE: up to 10 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Afford Rent A Car, Wistaston Road, Crewe, CW2 7RB: up to 12 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 48 Wistaston Road, Crewe, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- EATON COURT, EATON STREET, CREWE, CW2 7EG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 23-25, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2EW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 3BW | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
| CW1 3BE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 54 m and 55 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW1 3BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW1 3BW | 100% | 73% | 63% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derby Street Crewe | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Street Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 30 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grosvenor Medical Centre | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Street Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eagle Bridge Health & Well Being | 210 m |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - West Street | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derby Docks 1.8 ha | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Leighton Brook Park 8.2 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,520 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,010 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Crewe, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 19 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* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rookerybank Covert | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Old Covert | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Old Gorse Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Hinging Bank Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Slaughter Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 26 | 26 |
None of the street's 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 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 |
| Underwood West Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 540 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 |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 750 m (0.5 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 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskin Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheshire College - South & West | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sklep Grosik CW1 3HG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Olives Mediterranean Food CW1 3HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Nov 2024 |
| News Extra CW1 3HE | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2026 |
| GOLDEN FISH CW1 3HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| The West Cafe CW1 3HH | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Stuart Palin's Quality Butcher CW1 3HH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Lucky Star CW1 3HH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Mary matha south indian store limited CW1 3HE | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Wolverton Arms CW1 3HH | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Grants Butty Bar CW1 3HN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2026 |
| West Street Christian Fellowship CW1 3HE | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| First Steps Day Nursery CW1 3HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Morrison's Daily CW1 3HR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rushtons CW1 3AX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Zabka Polski Sklep CW1 3HR | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (88); On or near Goddard Street (33); On or near Partridge Close (29); On or near Lincoln Street (23); On or near Petrol Station (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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
Ramsbottom Street · Cornwall Grove · Cornwall Grove · Clarence Grove · Richard Moon Street · Preece Court · Peel Street · Goddard Street · Ramsbottom Street · Bright Street · Lincoln 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.