Sold Semi-detached

59 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4FT

3 beds 2 baths 850 sq ft Listed 18 May 2026 (-26d)

£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
- **Expiry date:** 15/03/2030
- **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

***NEW INSTRUCTION, MUST BE VIEWED *** TO ARRANGE A VIEWING CALL OUR OFFICES 7AM TO 11PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.

MODERN 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME - IDEAL FOR GROWING FAMILIES, NOT TO BE MISSED, WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT.

Entrance hallway, modern kitchen diner, living room, downstairs w.c, 3 good size bedrooms including en-suite master bedroom and family bathroom.

Private enclosed well presented rear garden, driveway providing ample off street parking, popular location close to numerous local amenities including shops, schools and transport links.

EPC RATING B - LOW BILLS

*** Why you will love this family home ***

- Freehold

- Circa 850Sqft

- Well presented

- Modern build

- Modern kitchen

- En-suite master bedroom

- Driveway parking

- School catchment i.e Leighton Academy

- Transport links via A500 and the M6.

Crewe provides amenities including local supermarkets such as the nearby Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Foodhall, the Leighton Hospital, and schools such as The Oaks Academy and South Cheshire College, making it highly attractive to families and working professionals.

Features include the expansive Queens Park with its traditional lakeside walks, the nearby Joey the Swan recreation area, the scenic walking routes along the nearby Shropshire Union Canal, and proximity to the Crewe Golf Club and the nearby David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks which offers premium health and racquets facilities, appealing to active retirees and fitness enthusiasts.

Transport is via Crewe railway station with direct links to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Liverpool Lime Street with major road links including the A500 and the M6.

VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, VIEW EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

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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 |
| 8 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YH | £200,000 | 30/10/2023 | 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 |
| 28 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW | £225,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT | £230,000 | 20/04/2023 | 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 |
| 31 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YQ | £175,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH | £223,995 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU | £220,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH | £234,995 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 GORDON GEDDES WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SE | £215,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 GREAT TITHES PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GY | £223,995 | 08/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH | £234,995 | 21/01/2022 | 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:** £214,299 (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:** 16%
- **10y growth:** 40%

## 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

117 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

*** NEW INSTRUCTION, MUST BE VIEWED ***
3 BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME
EPC RATING B - ENERGY EFFICIENT - LOW BILLS
MODERN BUILD
WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION
DRIVEWAY PARKING
CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
POPULAR LOCATION
VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*NEW INSTRUCTION, MUST BE VIEWED * TO ARRANGE A VIEWING CALL OUR OFFICES 7AM TO 11PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.

MODERN 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME - IDEAL FOR GROWING FAMILIES, NOT TO BE MISSED, WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT.

Entrance hallway, modern kitchen diner, living room, downstairs w.c, 3 good size bedrooms including en-suite master bedroom and family bathroom.

Private enclosed well presented rear garden, driveway providing ample off street parking, popular location close to numerous local amenities including shops, schools and transport links.

EPC RATING B - LOW BILLS

* Why you will love this family home *

- Freehold
- Circa 850Sqft
- Well presented
- Modern build
- Modern kitchen
- En-suite master bedroom
- Driveway parking
- School catchment i.e Leighton Academy
- Transport links via A500 and the M6.

Crewe provides amenities including local supermarkets such as the nearby Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Foodhall, the Leighton Hospital, and schools such as The Oaks Academy and South Cheshire College, making it highly attractive to families and working professionals.

Features include the expansive Queens Park with its traditional lakeside walks, the nearby Joey the Swan recreation area, the scenic walking routes along the nearby Shropshire Union Canal, and proximity to the Crewe Golf Club and the nearby David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks which offers premium health and racquets facilities, appealing to active retirees and fitness enthusiasts.

Transport is via Crewe railway station with direct links to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Liverpool Lime Street with major road links including the A500 and the M6.

VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, VIEW EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

Listed by

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Reference: 88603878

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 16/03/2020

Expiry date: 15/03/2030

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)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
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
8 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YH	£200,000	30/10/2023	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
28 ERNEST COPE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GW	£225,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 17 HIGHER CROFT DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FT	£230,000	20/04/2023	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
31 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YQ	£175,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
8 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH	£223,995	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
22 PHILIP TAYLOR DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GU	£220,000	04/03/2022	Semi-detached
7 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH	£234,995	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
9 GORDON GEDDES WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SE	£215,000	14/02/2022	Semi-detached
13 GREAT TITHES PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GY	£223,995	08/02/2022	Semi-detached
5 PENNYOAK DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4UH	£234,995	21/01/2022	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: £214,299 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16%

10y growth 40%

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	0.1 miles
Shop	Lotus Beauty	0.3 miles
Shop	Co-Op Food Coppenhall	0.4 miles
Train station	Crewe	2.4 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.4 miles
Train station	Sandbach	3.6 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	8.9 miles
University	Keele University	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	45
Public order	14
Criminal damage and arson	13
Drugs	12
Other theft	10
Anti-social behaviour	9
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	3
Other crime	3
Shoplifting	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	117

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	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leighton Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 May 2023
St Michael's Community Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Underwood West Academy	Primary	1.0 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Cornerstone Academy	Other	1.0 miles	Good — 16 Jan 2022

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).