Primitive Street Mow Cop, Cheshire East
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (ST7), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9100987.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, E: 4, F: 1, G: 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 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 Kidsgrove, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 272 to 290 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greenmoss Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £155,000 | £115,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £121,000 | £83,000 | £159,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £316,750 | £316,750 | £316,750 |
| 2015 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £257,000 | £257,000 | £257,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | 14 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 2A ST7 3NH | Other | £34,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 33 ST7 3NW | Other | £330,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jul 2024 | 10 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 18 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2022 | 18 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2022 | 14 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 10 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2020 | 8 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 39 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 15 ST7 3NW | Detached | £316,750 | |
| 13 Jan 2015 | 15 ST7 3NW | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2013 | 13 ST7 3NH | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2012 | FAIRFIELD ST7 3NW | Detached | £122,500 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 14 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 5 ST7 3NH | Detached | £257,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2008 | 17 ST7 3NW | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 39 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 4 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2005 | 41 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 2 Apr 2005 | 39 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £50,000 | New build. |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 15 ST7 3NW | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2003 | 23 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 6 ST7 3NH | Detached | £148,600 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 10 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 26 ST7 3NW | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 3 Aug 1998 | 14 ST7 3NH | Detached | £46,500 | |
| 14 Jul 1997 | 32 ST7 3NW | Semi-detached | £15,540 | |
| 20 May 1997 | 16 ST7 3NH | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 17 Apr 1996 | 7 ST7 3NH | Semi-detached | £20,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (7); before 1900 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 B (27% of about 1,470 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 3NW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| ST7 3NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ST7 3NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 272 m and 290 m above sea level (283 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 3NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST7 3NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST7 3NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillside Close Mow Cop | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mow Cop Car Park | 180 m |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Greenmoss Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Horizons Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Biddulph Police Post | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Scholar Green, Scholar Green | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,280 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,170 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,770 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mow Cop | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Hanging Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Grotto Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Rode Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Tinker's Clough | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 37 |
6 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Thursfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASH INN ST7 4NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| T. MARIYA FOOD AND WINE ST7 4LZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (11); On or near Top Station Road (3); On or near Well Street (3); On or near Wood Street (1); On or near Manor Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
- ST7 3NW: 21 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- ST7 3NH: 15 addresses
- ST7 3NZ: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Well Street · Westfield Road · Bourne Street · Top Station Road · Close Lane · Lower High Street · High Street · Manor Road · Wood Street · Wood Street · Hillside Close · Chapel Bank
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.