Cheshire

Cheshire is a county in the North West of England. It has a population of over half a million people and is known for its beautiful countryside, including the Peak District National Park. Home to many universities, Cheshire’s educational system rivals that of any other county in the UK. In this guide, we’ll cover all you need to know about buying property in Cheshire, from location to schools and everything in between!

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Best places to live in Cheshire

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Chester cathedral

Where is Cheshire?

Cheshire is located in the North West of England. It is bordered by Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The county town is Chester

Areas in Cheshire

Cheshire has an amazing combination of rural and urban areas. The rural villages and towns are known for their rolling hills, picturesque scenery and traditional pubs. The larger towns offer all the amenities you could need, including shops, restaurants, bars and sports facilities. Some of the most popular places to live in Cheshire include:

Warrington – Located in the North of Cheshire, Warrington is a large town with plenty to offer residents. It has excellent schools, a thriving nightlife and great transport links.

Macclesfield – Macclesfield is located in the East of Cheshire and is home to many high-ranking schools. The town has a charming old-world feel to it and offers an excellent range of shops and restaurants.

Alderley Edge – A popular choice for commuters, this leafy village is located in Cheshire East. There are great transport links to the surrounding areas with Manchester only a short journey away by car or train.

Cheshire countryside

Chester – The county town of Chester is a popular choice for families. It has a number of good schools and plenty of green space, as well as a lively town centre with an array of shops and restaurants.

Crewe – Crewe is well-known as the home of Rolls Royce, although its rich industrial heritage means it also has a number of attractive old buildings to admire. The town also has a good selection of schools and restaurants.

Nantwich – This historic market town lies just south of Crewe and offers many benefits for families looking to relocate. It’s well-connected by rail services linking up with major cities, and there’s a good choice of schools to choose from.

Prestbury – This popular village is home to some beautiful properties, with extensive grounds for children to enjoy playing in. It also benefits from excellent transport links allowing commuters easy access into Manchester or Chester.

Universities in Cheshire

There are a number of universities located in Cheshire, including the University of Chester, the Crewe campus of Manchester Metropolitan University and the Chester campus of The University of Law.

University of Chester – This university is well known for its high-quality teaching and research, along with a strong focus on employability.

Crewe campus of Manchester Metropolitan University –  This campus is located in Crewe town centre and provides a range of courses with flexible study options.

Cheshire countryside

Chester campus of The University of Law – The Chester campus was recently recognised as being amongst the best law schools for student satisfaction by the Legal Education Foundation’s Graduate Employability Benchmarking Survey 2017.

Top Schools in Cheshire

Some of the top schools in Cheshire are:

St. Mary’s College – This Catholic school is Cheshire’s only co-educational independent day and boarding school for students aged 11–18, with an IB World School status.

Cransley School – This co-educational day and boarding school is situated in the village of Cranage, near Holmes Chapel and has been rated as outstanding by OFSTED.

Cheshire Oaks – This school is situated in the village of Backford, near Chester and has also been recognized as an outstanding school by Ofsted for its work with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Population of Cheshire

As of the 2019 census, Cheshire has a population of 931,347, mostly centred around the metropolitan boroughs of Chester, Warrington, and Stockport. Due to its proximity to Manchester and Liverpool, the area has seen a large influx of people in recent years, resulting in an increase of almost 20% in population since 2001.

 

Reviews in Cheshire

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Great place to live

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Review Date Nov 2023

Our home is in an ideal location for work both in Crewe and for travel when we have to go Manchester/ Liverpool etc.

The nearby shops are great and we have easy access to a number of supermarkets and essential shops such as boots.

Parking around the estate is easily accessible and is never overcrowded.

Bin collections are always on time and never delayed.

We have not had any issues with anti-social behaviour.

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Our house is a fantastic little three bed which is ideal for our little family (two adults, one baby). The building and property management teams are fantastic and are always on hand. The only thing that would be really beneficial is an image or sample of the paint used in the homes to do a touch up (I have tried to match and have had no success)!

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I can’t think of anything but would just like to say how friendly everyone is!

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We love the layout and the space the home has, the drive and garden are also really helpful.

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Fantastic place to live

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Review Date Nov 2023

The place is incredibly comfortable, good area. Houses well built, excellent features and fantastics installations. I’m happy with the product.

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Good development but need a place for the kids and families outside. Why not a lake and a playground on the main square in the middle of the development? More trees would be also much appreciated and someone mowing the lawn more often during the summer would be perfect.

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Fire on the cook, bigger kitchen and a comfortable fireplace why not?

What is the best feature of your home:

Kitchen appliances and energy efficient and overall spaces inside.

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Good place to live

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Review Date Nov 2023

Has a near park near here, bin collection are as expected and very calm neighbour to live.Nothing to complain about.

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Good development, well maintained and it got lots of space here. Is a calm place to live, good size of house and everything is neat and clean. Lots of family and short walk to market and gym. Has a park near heat that is also a short walk. Have been here for over 2 years and enjoying.

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Often has visits from simple life and is according to their schedules, as I don’t know the person who is coming is not ideal. Would be handy if they offered more details

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Is quick when required any maintenance. They keep visits to make sure is kept as should be.

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Great place to live

Review Date Nov 2023

I love to live here, because the area is silent and I feel trully safe. Unfortunately, there isn’t much options of transport or restaurants available.

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Overall, the development is great! The only thing that I can point that is not too good in the house is the fridge, because is too small. Another thing that bothers me is the garden, once it is not flat. When its raining the water acumulate in the back door.

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The possibility to engage with the community through an app its a great idea!

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The storages in the house are great and the design of the kitchen with the appliance is excelent!

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