Shavington Hall
WESTON LANE, CREWE, SHAVINGTON, CHESHIRE CW2 5AT
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Last sold
£165,000 Oct 1997
Local average
£219,298 (+1496%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,908 of 33,755)
Street crime
27 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Description
Gross Area: 5.85 Acres
Located on the settlement boundary in Cheshire East.
Available via Informal Tender (Deadline for offers 30th April)
Description - The site comprises 5.85 Acres of undeveloped land located on the edge of the Shavington settlement boundary.
Location - The site is situated off Weston Lane in the sought-after South Cheshire village of Shavington, lying to the south of Crewe and east of Nantwich within the Cheshire East authority. The location enjoys excellent connectivity, with frequent local bus services on Weston Lane and Crewe Road and Crewe mainline railway station approximately 1.5 miles away, providing regular services to Manchester, London and wider national connections. Road transport is equally convenient, with easy access to the B5071 (Crewe Road) linking to Crewe and the A500 trunk road, and junction 16 of the M6 motorway within a short drive, facilitating travel to major centres across the North West and beyond.
The surrounding area features a predominantly residential property mix including period homes, bungalows and modern family houses, alongside some small farms and local businesses reflective of Shavington’s village character. Shavington itself offers a range of local amenities such as convenience shops, primary and secondary schooling, medical facilities, leisure options and community services.
Planning & Supporting Information. - The site has a long planning history which is summarised within the property information pack. A full planning application for 57 dwellings by David Wilson Homes was refused in 2013 and later dismissed at appeal in 2015 (Ref: 12/3300N). Cheshire East Council
NB: Whilst BJB will try and supply as much information as we can about the planning status of the land / property, please be mindful that we are not planning consultants and accordingly it is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the land / property and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to the planning status and current or potential uses. All information is supplied in good faith and BJB cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.
Local Council - The site is located in the Council district of Cheshire East.
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Gdv - Comparable Evidence and an indication of the potential GDV is contained within the Property Information Pack.
Tenure. - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Vat. - All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. We have been advised by our Client that VAT in NOT applicable, however all interested parties should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.
Proof Of Identity - To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee.
Legal Costs - Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with the sale / purchase of the property.
Informal Tender - Initial Expressions of Interest are invited. The site will be offered via Informal Tender on the 30th April. Please register you interest for further details.
Viewings - The site can be inspected from the Public Highway – no appointment is necessary.
All Enquiries - Paul G. Beardmore BSc MRICS
Director - Residential Land
Land & New Homes Team
Alex Djukic BSc MSc
Regional Land Manager
Land & New Homes Team
Looking For Land & Development Opportunities? - Please note that not all land & development opportunities will appear on our website. To ensure that you do not miss out on these opportunities please e-mail: residential- or call the Land & New Homes team to discuss your requirements.
Spicerhaart - Butters John Bee are part of the Spicerhaart Group which is one of the leading estate agency groups in the UK. Our independent residential sales and lettings network, which is the biggest in the UK, is made up of our seven established estate agencies in England & Wales which also includes: Haart, Chewton Rose, Felicity J Lord, Haybrook, Howards and Darlows.
Bjb Land & Development Team - The BJB Land & Development Team deals in all aspects residential development & conversion including: Land Sales & Acquisition, Auction Sales, Strategic Land, RICS Valuations, New Homes Market Pricing, Assisted Living & Social Housing Projects, Access & Easement negotiations. Please contact the team for a no-obligation discussion on how we might be able to assist:
Paul G. Beardmore BSc MRICS, Director,
Alex Djukic BSc MSc, Regional Land Manager,
Rhys Thomas, Regional New Homes Director,
Joe Boulton BSc, Assistant Land Manager,
Margaret Tinsley, Land Administrator & Business Support, residential-
Whilst the origins of the business are centred in Stoke-on-Trent, we cover anywhere within a 2 hour drive, with wider coverage via our Spicerhaart colleagues.
Listed by
Stoke-on-Trent
Spicerhaart
Reference: 173860982
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 64 | 80 | 100 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 57 Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 73 | 83 | 100 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 57, Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 50 | 87 | 103 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 85, Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 45 | 77 | 82 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 87, Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 65 | 82 | 129 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Shavington Lodge, Weston Lane, Shavington, CREWE | 76 | 76 | 45 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £3,500,000 | +2021.2% |
| Sold | 10/10/1997 (28 years ago) | £165,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Weston Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Basford, Weston Lane / Back Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Nisa Local | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Wilkinson John J | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 1.6 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 1.9 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| University | Keele University | 8.1 miles |
| Hospital | Bradwell Hospital | 8.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2014 |
| Shavington Academy | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 17 Jun 2014 |
| The Berkeley Academy | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 3 Dec 2019 |
| Weston Village Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2022 |
| Pebble Brook Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Claughton Avenue, CW2 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.27 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).
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