The Old Paddock Goostrey, Cheshire East
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9101606.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 3).
- 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 G; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 44% to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Goostrey, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, University of Manchester Botanical Experimental Grounds, is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel), about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (6); 1996-2002 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (23% of about 780 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW4 8QZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CW4 8PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 65 m and 68 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW4 8PE | 100% | 44% | 44% | 0% |
| CW4 8QZ | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Goostrey 40,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Holmes Chapel 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Chelford (Cheshire) 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Luke's Church Goostrey | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Knutsford | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Health Centre (Holmes Chapel) | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Goostrey Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Holmes Chapel Dental Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Knutsford Community Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sandbach Police Station | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Holmes Chapel Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | University of Manchester Botanical Experimental Grounds 3.8 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 690 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,050 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Luke, a listed building (Grade II*), 150 m north-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north-east |
| Blackden Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bowl barrow 50m south of Jodrell Bank Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Jodrell Bank Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | World Heritage Site | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Racecourse Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Galey Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| New Planting | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Pigeon House Clough | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Dingle Bank Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Broad Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 17 |
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goostrey Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | Report card (Mar 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goostrey All Stars CW4 8PE | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| The Crown Inn CW4 8PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| The Space Invader CW4 8PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Pastimes CW4 8JP | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Goostrey Mini Market CW4 8JP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Old Paddock (11); On or near Church Bank (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Brookfield Crescent · Brooklands Drive · Blackden Lane · Manor Avenue · Bank View · Southlands Road
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.