Sold Terraced

84 ALTON STREET

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 7PY

3 beds 1 baths 109 m² Listed 27 Jan 2026 (-139d)

£160,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£108,000 Aug 2021

Local average

£123,675 (+29.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,938 of 33,755)

Street crime

506 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Chain-free three-bedroom terraced house, a short walk from Crewe town centre
  • Good-sized lounge with raised dining and sitting areas creating a flexible layout
  • Spacious fitted kitchen with room for a table, plus utility room/pantry and ground floor WC
  • Three bedrooms, including a well-proportioned second bedroom with original fireplace
  • Enclosed rear garden in need of attention but offering plenty of potential to improve

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Offered to the market chain free, this spacious three-bedroom terraced home in Crewe presents a great opportunity for buyers looking for a property with plenty of room and the potential to update and personalise. With a flexible layout and good overall space, it would suit first-time buyers, families, or investors alike.
The property is entered via the front lounge, a comfortable reception room with space for everyday living. From here, three steps lead up to a raised dining/sitting area, creating a slightly separate yet open feel between the spaces. Beyond this is an additional dining area, making the ground floor layout versatile and well suited to family life or entertaining.
A further two steps lead into a generously sized fitted kitchen, which offers a range of white wall and base units, an electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a dining table. The kitchen provides direct access to a useful utility room/pantry for extra storage, along with a ground floor WC. A rear door leads out to the garden.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property and offers a good amount of space. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and benefits from an original fireplace, adding a touch of character. The third bedroom is a smaller single room, ideal for use as a child’s bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower attachment over, wash basin and WC. There is also access to attic space, providing additional storage.
Externally, the property has a rear garden which is currently in need of attention but offers clear potential to be transformed into an enjoyable outdoor space with some landscaping and care.
Overall, this is a solid, well-laid-out home with plenty of scope for improvement, making it a practical choice for buyers wanting to add their own style and value over time.
Location:
The property is situated in the railway town of Crewe and just a few miles from the historic town of Nantwich. 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: D

Listed by

Nantwich

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 171506750

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14983416 Recent

Property Details

Street: 84 Alton Street

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 7PY

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2022

Work Completed: 06/01/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4468968

Property Details

Street: 84 Alton Street

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 7PY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 13/02/2007

Work Completed: 26/01/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5114704

Property Details

Street: 84 Alton Street

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 7PY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/10/2007

Work Completed: 24/09/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

80% since 2020

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/08/2021 (4 years ago) £108,000 +80%
Sold 22/09/2020 (5 years ago) £60,000

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
126 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RQ £90,000 21/01/2026 Terraced
35 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH £145,000 25/11/2025 Terraced
93 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RB £65,000 31/10/2025 Terraced
27 LEWIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QR £63,000 24/04/2025 Terraced
57 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH £165,000 20/02/2025 Terraced
19 LEWIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QR £89,000 11/07/2024 Terraced
14 CLIFTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QA £90,000 04/12/2023 Terraced
210C RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JY £80,000 23/11/2023 Terraced
91 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PJ £150,000 23/10/2023 Terraced
46 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF £94,000 09/10/2023 Terraced
114 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RQ £85,000 11/08/2023 Terraced
16 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QQ £110,000 02/08/2023 Terraced
4 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH £83,000 31/07/2023 Terraced
8 STAMFORD AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QD £144,000 02/06/2023 Terraced
87 FLAG LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QT £82,000 09/05/2023 Terraced
16 LEWIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QR £90,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
158 WALTHALL STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7LB £95,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
142 WALTHALL STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7LB £145,000 24/04/2023 Terraced
15 LEWIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QR £80,000 18/04/2023 Terraced
44 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF £107,000 31/03/2023 Terraced
Same street 104A ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PY £160,000 17/02/2022 Terraced

Street average: £160,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £102,600 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.8%
10y growth 32.8%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 24.1%
10y (index) 56.1%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Crewe, Alton Street / Flag Lane 0.0 miles
Bus stop Crewe, Alton Street / Stamford Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop One Stop 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Train station Crewe 0.8 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 1.2 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 2.1 miles
Train station Nantwich 3.6 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 6.9 miles
University Keele University 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 198
Public order 65
Shoplifting 58
Anti-social behaviour 41
Drugs 33
Criminal damage and arson 32
Other theft 26
Burglary 15
Other crime 12
Possession of weapons 8
Vehicle crime 8
Bicycle theft 7
Robbery 3
Total incidents 506

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
Edleston Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 10 Jun 2016
Ruskin Community High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 1 Jul 2015
The Oaks Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 20 May 2024
Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 14 Jul 2022
Westminster Nursery School Nursery 0.4 miles Good — 26 Nov 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%
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).