For sale Terraced

54 ALTON STREET

CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW2 7QF

3 beds 1 baths 1,141 sq ft Listed 23 Mar 2026 (-84d)

£140,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (CW2 7QF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 54 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW2 7QF |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £93,500 Jul 2004 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/04/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £684/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- 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/0340-2098-9040-2809-3121)

## Description

Situated in a convenient and central location, this spacious three-bedroom mid-terraced property on Alton Street, Crewe presents an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupiers.

The property is currently tenanted and managed through our agency, offering the option to purchase with the tenant in situ, making it an attractive ready-made investment opportunity with immediate rental income. Alternatively, the property can also be sold with vacant possession, giving flexibility to buyers wishing to occupy the home themselves.

The accommodation offers generous living space throughout, typical of this style of property, with well-proportioned rooms across both floors. The layout is ideal for families or tenants seeking comfortable living within close proximity to local amenities.

Ideally positioned close to Crewe town centre, the property benefits from easy access to local shops, schools, and everyday amenities, as well as excellent transport links including road routes and Crewe railway station, making it convenient for commuters and families alike.

Key features include:

• Spacious three-bedroom mid-terraced property

• Option to purchase tenant in situ or with vacant possession

• Ideal investment opportunity with potential immediate rental income

• Central Crewe location close to town centre amenities

• Convenient access to local schools and transport links

• Low council tax cost – Band A

• No onward chain for a smoother purchase process

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-located property with flexible purchase options in a popular rental area.

Contact Bridgfords, Crewe to arrange your viewing & see the potential this property offers yourself.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173581163/92518) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173581163/92519) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 54 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 7QF | £93,500 | 12/07/2004 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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 |
| 93 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA | £82,000 | 27/03/2025 | 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 |
| 107 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA | £187,000 | 07/05/2024 | 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 |
| [Same street] 46 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £94,000 | 09/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 51 MYRTLE STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7HY | £125,000 | 03/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 125 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA | £136,000 | 20/09/2023 | 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 |
| 21 ELECTRICITY STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7EW | £110,000 | 26/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 127 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA | £135,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 MYRTLE STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7HY | £102,500 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 95 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA | £110,000 | 12/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 44 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £107,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 42 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £92,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 97 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £135,000 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 91 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £116,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 61 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £77,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 67 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £102,500 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £95,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £102,313 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £110,125 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £123,675 (61 Terraced, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +13.2%

## 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:** 0.7% (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:** £1,321/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.8%
- **10y growth:** 32.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.1%

## 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

106 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£93,500 Jul 2004

Price per m²

£1,321/m²

Local average

£123,675 (+13.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,938 of 33,755)

Street crime

495 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: On street

Description

Situated in a convenient and central location, this spacious three-bedroom mid-terraced property on Alton Street, Crewe presents an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupiers.

The property is currently tenanted and managed through our agency, offering the option to purchase with the tenant in situ, making it an attractive ready-made investment opportunity with immediate rental income. Alternatively, the property can also be sold with vacant possession, giving flexibility to buyers wishing to occupy the home themselves.

The accommodation offers generous living space throughout, typical of this style of property, with well-proportioned rooms across both floors. The layout is ideal for families or tenants seeking comfortable living within close proximity to local amenities.

Ideally positioned close to Crewe town centre, the property benefits from easy access to local shops, schools, and everyday amenities, as well as excellent transport links including road routes and Crewe railway station, making it convenient for commuters and families alike.

Key features include:

• Spacious three-bedroom mid-terraced property
• Option to purchase tenant in situ or with vacant possession
• Ideal investment opportunity with potential immediate rental income
• Central Crewe location close to town centre amenities
• Convenient access to local schools and transport links
• Low council tax cost – Band A
• No onward chain for a smoother purchase process

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-located property with flexible purchase options in a popular rental area.

Contact Bridgfords, Crewe to arrange your viewing & see the potential this property offers yourself.

Listed by

Crewe

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 173581163

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/04/2021

Expiry date: 07/04/2031

Current heating cost: £684/year

Potential heating cost: £530/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,500

EPC D 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)
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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£140,000	+49.7%
Sold	12/07/2004 (21 years ago)	£93,500	—

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
93 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA	£82,000	27/03/2025	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
107 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA	£187,000	07/05/2024	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
Same street 46 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£94,000	09/10/2023	Terraced
51 MYRTLE STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7HY	£125,000	03/10/2023	Terraced
125 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA	£136,000	20/09/2023	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
21 ELECTRICITY STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7EW	£110,000	26/07/2023	Terraced
127 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA	£135,000	21/07/2023	Terraced
21 MYRTLE STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7HY	£102,500	23/06/2023	Terraced
95 DERRINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JA	£110,000	12/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 44 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£107,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 42 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£92,000	27/01/2023	Terraced
Same street 97 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£135,000	21/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 91 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£116,000	22/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 61 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£77,000	01/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 67 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£102,500	26/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 69 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF	£95,000	30/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £102,313 (8 sales)

Area average: £110,125 (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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW2 7QF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Crewe, Alton Street / Stamford Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Crewe, Alton Street / Flag Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Train station	Crewe	0.7 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	1.1 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	196
Public order	62
Shoplifting	58
Anti-social behaviour	40
Drugs	33
Criminal damage and arson	30
Other theft	25
Burglary	14
Other crime	11
Possession of weapons	8
Vehicle crime	8
Bicycle theft	7
Robbery	3
Total incidents	495

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

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.7%

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).