1 WALNUT CLOSE
CREWE, HOUGH, CHESHIRE CW2 5DG
£300,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£189,500 Mar 2007
Local average
£212,372 (+41.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,646 of 33,755)
Street crime
10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Open-plan living and dining area offering excellent space for relaxing, entertaining and family life.
- Bright conservatory with French doors opening onto the private rear garden.
- Well-appointed kitchen with abundant storage and integrated oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer and microwave.
- Three spacious double bedrooms, including a generous master suite with dressing room and en-suite shower room.
- Private driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, alongside an integral garage.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a generous entrance hallway, which provides access to the integral garage and a convenient downstairs WC located beneath the stairs. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan living and dining room, offering plenty of space for both relaxing and entertaining. Flowing seamlessly from this area is a bright conservatory, complete with French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space to enjoy the garden views throughout the year.
The well-equipped kitchen benefits from an abundance of cupboard storage and a range of integrated appliances, including an oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer and microwave, making it both practical and stylish.
To the first floor, the substantial master bedroom provides ample room for a double bed and additional furniture, while also featuring a separate dressing room and a modern en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower. Bedroom two is another spacious double bedroom with plenty of room for furnishings. Bedroom three is also a double bedroom and is currently utilised as a home office, offering flexibility to suit a variety of needs.
The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, serving the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys a private rear garden, perfect for outdoor dining and family enjoyment. To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles.
This attractive home combines generous living space, practical features and a desirable location, making it an excellent opportunity for families and professionals alike.
Location
The village of Hough lies within close proximity to the towns of Nantwich and Crewe where an extensive variety of amenities can be found including large supermarkets, cafes, boutiques, leisure facilities and more. Hough has a local public house called ‘The White Hart’ and a village hall which hosts local community groups and activities. A public bus service is available from the stop by the village hall which provides a service into both Crewe and Nantwich. Hough is conveniently placed on the outskirts of Shavington, the area hosts a selection of schools, from Nurseries to Shavington High School, ideal for families. Hough also offers easy access to the M6 motorway network via the A500 and Crewe Railway Station with direct routes to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and beyond, making this a brilliant location for commuters.
Listed by
Nantwich
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 89646276
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £300,000 | +58.3% |
| Sold | 12/03/2007 (19 years ago) | £189,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 3 WALNUT CLOSE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DG | £87,500 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 CHIDLOW CLOSE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5RE | £170,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BICKLEY CLOSE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5JY | £188,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 WOOLSTON DRIVE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5RF | £192,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 WALNUT CLOSE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DG | £87,500 | 08/04/2022 | Other |
| LILAC COTTAGE NEWCASTLE ROAD, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5JG | £325,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 WALNUT CLOSE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DG | £368,500 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| THE WILLOWS, 2A COBBS LANE, HOUGH, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5JN | £315,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £181,167 (3 sales)
Area average: £238,000 (5 sales)
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: Semi-detached. 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: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hough, Pit Lane / Woolston Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Freshfields Farm Eggs | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Petal Power | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 2.4 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 9.8 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 9.8 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 10 |
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 | 0.9 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2014 |
| Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 7 Jun 2012 |
| Shavington Academy | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 17 Jun 2014 |
| Weston Village Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2022 |
| The Berkeley Academy | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 3 Dec 2019 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).