For sale Semi-detached

59 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4FT

3 beds 2 baths 850 sq ft Listed 5 Jun 2026 (-4d)

£260,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 59 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4FT |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 79 m² |
| Last sold | £194,995 Apr 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £242/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9768-7026-7367-6980-5270)

## Description

A beautifully presented three-bedroom family home, built by Bloor Homes in 2020 and occupying an enviable corner plot with attractive open views across green space.

Designed with modern family living in mind, the ground floor offers a spacious and versatile layout comprising a bright double-aspect lounge, a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and a convenient downstairs WC.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property enjoys a desirable corner position with tandem driveway parking providing space for multiple vehicles.

This superb home combines modern comfort, generous accommodation and a sought-after location, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.

The property also benefits from a further four years of NHBC guarantee - giving you the ultimate piece of mind.

**Location:**

The railway town of Crewe offers an extensive range of amenities including shopping, educational and recreational facilities, as well as outstanding transport and commuter links via the A500 and Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, while Crewe mainline railway station provides direct access to larger cities and towns across the country.

EPC Rating: B

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 59 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £194,995 | 09/04/2020 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 39 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £335,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached |
| 13 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL | £233,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 45 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £227,000 | 23/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU | £185,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £225,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL | £220,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU | £185,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £230,000 | 03/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £224,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £212,500 | 06/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £215,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW | £225,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £224,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £210,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £230,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN | £215,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL | £220,000 | 20/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 8 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £240,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW | £230,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU | £230,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DOUGLAS FORREST CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LD | £105,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL | £220,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £213,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 51 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £295,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £264,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £314,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £324,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £365,995 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £319,995 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 10 JONES AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UJ | £220,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 GREAT TITHES PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GY | £284,995 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18A HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £282,995 | 01/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £224,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £279,844 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £215,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £180,996 (62 Semi-detached, CW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +43.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,291/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 17%
- **10y growth:** 49.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£194,995 Apr 2020

Price per m²

£3,291/m²

Local average

£180,996 (+43.6%)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Well presented three bedroom family home built by Bloor Homes in 2020.
Situated on an enviable corner plot overlooking green space.
Downstairs allows for seamless modern day living with open plan kitchen diner, double aspect lounge and WC.
Upstairs provides three double bedrooms, the principal of which benefits from an ensuite and fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom.
Tandem driveway parking for multiple vehicles.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

A beautifully presented three-bedroom family home, built by Bloor Homes in 2020 and occupying an enviable corner plot with attractive open views across green space.
Designed with modern family living in mind, the ground floor offers a spacious and versatile layout comprising a bright double-aspect lounge, a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and a convenient downstairs WC.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys a desirable corner position with tandem driveway parking providing space for multiple vehicles.
This superb home combines modern comfort, generous accommodation and a sought-after location, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.
The property also benefits from a further four years of NHBC guarantee - giving you the ultimate piece of mind.
Location:
The railway town of Crewe offers an extensive range of amenities including shopping, educational and recreational facilities, as well as outstanding transport and commuter links via the A500 and Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, while Crewe mainline railway station provides direct access to larger cities and towns across the country.
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Nantwich

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 89340783

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 16/03/2020

Current heating cost: £242/year

Potential heating cost: £242/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Site Plan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£260,000	+33.3%
Sold	09/04/2020 (6 years ago)	£194,995	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 39 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£335,000	01/12/2025	Detached
13 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL	£233,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 45 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£227,000	23/10/2025	Semi-detached
1 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU	£185,000	09/11/2023	Semi-detached
9 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£225,000	01/11/2023	Semi-detached
5 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL	£220,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
1 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU	£185,000	31/08/2023	Semi-detached
8 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£230,000	03/08/2023	Semi-detached
7 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£224,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
10 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£212,500	06/07/2023	Semi-detached
2 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£215,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
28 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW	£225,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
12 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£224,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
11 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£210,000	04/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 17 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£230,000	20/04/2023	Semi-detached
6 HOLLINSHEAD GROVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UN	£215,000	30/03/2023	Semi-detached
16 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL	£220,000	20/01/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 8 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£240,000	16/12/2022	Detached
3 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW	£230,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
14 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU	£230,000	17/08/2022	Semi-detached
7 DOUGLAS FORREST CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LD	£105,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
15 FAWCETT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UL	£220,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 48 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£213,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 51 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£295,000	05/07/2022	Detached
Same street 3 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£264,995	30/06/2022	Detached
Same street 26 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£314,995	30/06/2022	Detached
Same street 1 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£324,995	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 24 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£365,995	31/05/2022	Detached
Same street 5 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£319,995	26/05/2022	Detached
10 JONES AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UJ	£220,000	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
1 GREAT TITHES PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GY	£284,995	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 18A HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£282,995	01/10/2021	Detached
Same street 18 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£224,000	30/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £279,844 (13 sales)

Area average: £215,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 17%

10y growth 49.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 25.2%

10y (index) 56.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Coppenhall, Parkers Road / Becconsall Drive	0.3 miles
Shop	Lotus Beauty	0.5 miles
Shop	Co-Op Food Coppenhall	0.5 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Crewe	2.6 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.6 miles
Train station	Sandbach	3.6 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	8.8 miles
University	Keele University	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	26
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	7
Public order	7
Anti-social behaviour	6
Burglary	3
Shoplifting	3
Vehicle crime	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	64

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Mablins Lane Community Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leighton Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 May 2023
St Michael's Community Academy	Primary	1.0 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Cornerstone Academy	Other	1.0 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022
Oakfield Lodge School	Other	1.1 miles	Requires improvement — 16 Oct 2018

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).