Primrose Close Alsager, Cheshire East
14 addresses across 1 postcode (ST7), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6400761.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £260,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- 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 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Milton Park (2.0 hectares) is about 340 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 89 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 The Cedars Medical Centre, about 650 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: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £260,500 | £246,000 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2021 | 1 ST7 2UP | Detached | £246,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2021 | 3 ST7 2UP | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 15 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 13 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 11 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 9 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 7 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2020 | 5 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2020 | 2 ST7 2UP | Semi-detached | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2020 | 4 ST7 2UP | Semi-detached | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2020 | 6 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2020 | 10 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2020 | 8 ST7 2UP | Terraced | £80,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (2). Built: 2020 (8); 2019 (5).
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 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 89 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 2UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Gabriel's RC Aided Primary 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 | 280 m |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cedars Medical Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Airs -Bradwell Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sandbach Police Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Alsager, Crewe Road Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Milton Park 2.0 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 100 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*), 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 7 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* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| White Moss | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Lawton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Bottomless Mere | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Brockwood Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Mill Dale | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 8 |
6 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 | 120 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alsager School | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| Excalibur Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pikemere School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager Scouts ST7 2PQ | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| The Mere Inn ST7 2HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Barry's Pantry ST7 2HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 May 2026 |
| Liv's Deli ST7 2HA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| L'Ulivo Restaurant & Bar ST7 2HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 500 Degrees ST7 2HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Indian Heaven ST7 2HA | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Flames Kebab House ST7 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Bod Alsager ST7 2ET | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Papa's Fast Food ST7 2JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Foodbay ST7 2HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Fresco ST7 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Alsager delight Kebab House ST7 2ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chinese Garden ST7 2JA | Other catering premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Kam Fai Takeaway ST7 2EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Well Lane (10); On or near Clover Place (6); On or near Honeysuckle Drive (6); On or near Lake View (2); On or near Gawsworth Close (1).
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
- ST7 2UP: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Hall Drive · Honeysuckle Drive · Swettenham Close · Hall Drive · Capesthorne Close · Gawsworth Close · Clover Place · Beeston Drive · Well Lane · Bennett Drive · Samuel Jones Way · St Gabriels Court
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.