Sandbrook Close Crewe, Cheshire East
17 addresses across 1 postcode (CW2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6400559.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 16).
- Flood: 8 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 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 Crewe, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rope Green Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £225,250 | £216,500 | £234,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | 5 | £198,995 | £196,995 | £208,995 |
| 2016 | 11 | £201,745 | £191,995 | £245,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 3 CW2 5TE | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9 CW2 5TE | Detached | £278,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 5 CW2 5TE | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 11 CW2 5TE | Detached | £234,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 3 CW2 5TE | Detached | £216,500 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | 6 CW2 5TE | Other | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jul 2020 | 6 CW2 5TE | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 5 CW2 5TE | Other | £4,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 May 2018 | 8 CW2 5TE | Other | £4,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 16 CW2 5TE | Detached | £208,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2017 | 14 CW2 5TE | Detached | £204,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 12 CW2 5TE | Detached | £198,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 8 CW2 5TE | Detached | £196,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 10 CW2 5TE | Detached | £196,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 15 CW2 5TE | Detached | £203,745 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2016 | 6 CW2 5TE | Detached | £199,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 5 CW2 5TE | Detached | £205,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 13 CW2 5TE | Detached | £194,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2016 | 9 CW2 5TE | Detached | £201,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2016 | 11 CW2 5TE | Detached | £201,745 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 7 CW2 5TE | Semi-detached | £201,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2016 | 4 CW2 5TE | Detached | £191,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2016 | 3 CW2 5TE | Detached | £199,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 1 CW2 5TE | Detached | £199,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2016 | 2 CW2 5TE | Detached | £245,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House (11); House, detached (5). Built: 2016 (10); 2017 (5); 2015 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 2, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 3, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 4, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 5, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 6, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 7, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 8, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 9, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 10, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 11, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 12, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 13, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 14, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 15, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
- 16, Sandbrook Close, Shavington
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 (39% of about 1,480 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 53 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW2 5TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crewe 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Nantwich 223,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hickory's Shavington | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crewe | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | South Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 32.2 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rope Green Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheshire Dental Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Crewe Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bargain Busters | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,850 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gresty Lane Allotments 2,930 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Crewe, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Crewe | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Crewe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Joey the Swan | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Rookerybank Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Quaker's Coppice | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Old Covert | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Philip's Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 17 |
5 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Berkeley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shavington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cheshire College - South & West | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shavington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vine Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ruskin Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse Gresty Green CW2 5AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| The Raven CW2 6NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Copper Beech Road (4); On or near Apple Drive (4); On or near Sandbrook Close (1); On or near Kendrick Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 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) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- CW2 5TE: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Copper Beech Road · Kendrick Close · Gresty Lane · Apple Drive · Westholme Close · Charlcote Crescent · Gresty Lane · Chilworth Close · Hawthorn Close · Hunter Avenue · Davenport Avenue · Cheney Walk
All the streets in CW2 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.