For sale Detached

169 ALTON STREET

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 7PU

4 beds 2 baths 1,249 sq ft Listed 6 Feb 2026 (-217d)

£300,000

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Reduced on 2 Jun 2026 · Was £315,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW2 7PU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 169 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 7PU |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 116 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Mar 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/11/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £1,354/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,100

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/2941-2571-1153-4916-5446)

## Description

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering a unique sense of space and character. The master suite serves as a true retreat, defined by its high ceilings and a private en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom featuring a classic freestanding tub.

Descending to the lower level, the expansive basement unveils a wealth of additional living potential. Currently divided into four distinct rooms, it includes a practical utility area with direct access to the garden, alongside three versatile reception rooms. Whether you envision a dedicated home cinema, a private gym, or a secluded guest wing, this substantial subterranean space provides the flexibility to adapt to any lifestyle requirement.

The property’s standout feature is its expansive, private rear garden, a verdant escape offering limitless space for outdoor entertaining, gardening enthusiasts, and secure play. To the front, the home maintains its privacy and convenience with a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking. This home is a rare find, offering a unique combination of traditional charm, significant internal volume, and a superb outdoor plot.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171930503/178150) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/171930503/178151) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/171930503/178152) - Floorplan 3
- ![Floorplan 4](/listings/photos/171930503/178153) - Floorplan 4

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171930503/178154) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 169 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £220,000 | 10/03/2023 | 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] 193 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £150,000 | 16/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 45 KINGSWAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7ND | £215,000 | 18/10/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 219 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £160,000 | 20/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 195 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £120,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 261 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £127,500 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 68 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PJ | £290,000 | 14/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 263 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £115,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £134,500 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £252,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £361,059 (90 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £886/mo
- **Realistic:** £984/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,400

*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:** £2,586/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.2%
- **10y growth:** 10.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.3%

## 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

116 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£220,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£2,586/m²

Local average

£361,059 (-16.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,938 of 33,755)

Street crime

517 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

Desirable Location
Close to transport links
versatile living accommodation
Large Garden
Four Bedroom Detached Home With Spacious Garden

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen-diner, where rustic wooden countertops and a range cooker nestled within an ornate brick surround meet modern functionality; the adjoining dining area, bathed in natural light from a large bay window, features a traditional fireplace that adds a touch of historic warmth. Relax in the generously proportioned living room, which boasts high ceilings, a quaint bay window, and a second focal fireplace. The ground floor is further enhanced by a flexible third reception room—perfect for a home office or playroom—conveniently served by an adjacent WC.

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering a unique sense of space and character. The master suite serves as a true retreat, defined by its high ceilings and a private en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom featuring a classic freestanding tub.

Descending to the lower level, the expansive basement unveils a wealth of additional living potential. Currently divided into four distinct rooms, it includes a practical utility area with direct access to the garden, alongside three versatile reception rooms. Whether you envision a dedicated home cinema, a private gym, or a secluded guest wing, this substantial subterranean space provides the flexibility to adapt to any lifestyle requirement.

The property’s standout feature is its expansive, private rear garden, a verdant escape offering limitless space for outdoor entertaining, gardening enthusiasts, and secure play. To the front, the home maintains its privacy and convenience with a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking. This home is a rare find, offering a unique combination of traditional charm, significant internal volume, and a superb outdoor plot.

Listed by

Crewe

Spicerhaart

Reference: 171930503

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/11/2022

Expiry date: 22/11/2032

Current heating cost: £1,354/year

Potential heating cost: £684/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,100

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~3,946 m² (0.98 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 4

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£300,000	+36.4%
Sold	10/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£220,000	—

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 193 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU	£150,000	16/01/2025	Terraced
45 KINGSWAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7ND	£215,000	18/10/2024	Detached
Same street 219 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU	£160,000	20/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 195 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU	£120,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 261 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU	£127,500	05/08/2022	Terraced
68 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PJ	£290,000	14/06/2022	Detached
Same street 263 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU	£115,000	29/04/2022	Terraced

Street average: £134,500 (5 sales)

Area average: £252,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.2%

10y growth 10.2%

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

1y (index) 4.2%

5y (index) 22%

10y (index) 49.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo

Realistic £984/mo

Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Crewe, Wistaston Road / Bridle Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Valley Brook	0.1 miles
Train station	Crewe	0.9 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	1.3 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	2.0 miles
Train station	Nantwich	3.5 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	6.8 miles
University	Keele University	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	191
Public order	70
Anti-social behaviour	65
Shoplifting	53
Criminal damage and arson	45
Drugs	32
Other theft	22
Other crime	13
Burglary	11
Bicycle theft	6
Robbery	4
Possession of weapons	3
Vehicle crime	2
Total incidents	517

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Edleston Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2016
The Oaks Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 20 May 2024
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2022
Ruskin Community High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2015
Lavender Field School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £123,000

Target investor price (1%) £98,400

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).

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