Thatch Close Holmes Chapel, Cheshire East
26 addresses across 1 postcode (CW4), about 80 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 6400801.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £385,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 23, C: 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 E; 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 Holmes Chapel, about 300 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel), about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £570,000 | £530,000 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £450,000 | £400,000 | £495,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £306,250 | £62,500 | £550,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £412,000 | £412,000 | £412,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | £405,398 | £399,995 | £499,999 |
| 2017 | 11 | £379,995 | £315,995 | £539,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 23 CW4 8GF | Detached | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 20 CW4 8GF | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 18 CW4 8GF | Detached | £530,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 5 CW4 8GF | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 6 CW4 8GF | Detached | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 2022 | 16 CW4 8GF | Detached | £495,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 21 CW4 8GF | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 13 May 2022 | 6 CW4 8GF | Other | £2,300 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 10 CW4 8GF | Detached | £400,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jan 2022 | 18 CW4 8GF | Other | £5,200 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Nov 2021 | 17 CW4 8GF | Detached | £550,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 9 CW4 8GF | Terraced | £62,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 18 CW4 8GF | Detached | £412,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2018 | 19 CW4 8GF | Detached | £499,999 | New build. |
| 15 Aug 2018 | 4 CW4 8GF | Other | £450,856 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Aug 2018 | 9 CW4 8GF | Other | £338,144 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jul 2018 | 5 CW4 8GF | Detached | £399,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jun 2018 | 20 CW4 8GF | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 11 May 2018 | 21 CW4 8GF | Detached | £405,295 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 22 CW4 8GF | Detached | £405,500 | New build. |
| 16 Apr 2018 | 24 CW4 8GF | Detached | £399,999 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 14 CW4 8GF | Detached | £539,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 11 CW4 8GF | Detached | £397,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 10 CW4 8GF | Detached | £320,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2017 | 13 CW4 8GF | Detached | £535,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 12 CW4 8GF | Detached | £340,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 18 CW4 8GF | Detached | £379,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2017 | 15 CW4 8GF | Flat or maisonette | £379,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2017 | 17 CW4 8GF | Detached | £379,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 16 CW4 8GF | Detached | £379,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2017 | 23 CW4 8GF | Detached | £315,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 May 2017 | 6 CW4 8GF | Detached | £321,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, detached (17); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2016 (23); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 2, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 3, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 5, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 6, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 7, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 8, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 9, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 10, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 11, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 12, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 13, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 14, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 15, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 16, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 17, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 18, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 19, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 20, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 21, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 22, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 23, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
- 24, Thatch Close, Holmes Chapel
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 E (35% of about 770 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 26 addresses are between 64 m and 66 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW4 8GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Holmes Chapel 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 300 m |
| Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Sandbach 295,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thatch Close Holmes Chapel | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Alighting Only Congleton | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest London Road Car Park | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmes Chapel Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmes Chapel Dental Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sandbach Police Station | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Holmes Chapel Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,790 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Red Lion, a listed building (Grade II*), 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 5 km (3.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brereton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Ryecroft Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Blackberry Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| New Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Jillion Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Pigeon House Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 26 |
20 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees CW4 8AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Tea from the Manor CW4 8AB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Just Kidding CW4 8AF | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Holmes Chapel Community Centre CW4 8AA | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Pink Garlic CW4 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| This Little Piggy Went/U7 CW4 8AA | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thatch Close (6); On or near Wye Close (5); On or near Severn Way (4); On or near Trent Crescent (4); On or near Humber Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 83% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 22% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- CW4 8GF: 26 addresses of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Trent Crescent · Medway Walk · Humber Drive · Eden Grove · Wye Close · Dee Avenue · Ribble Close · Severn Way · Eastgate Road · London Road · Manor Lane
All the streets in CW4 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.