
£270,000 Auction Guide
Well located, this property benefits from an excellent range of local schools, a National Rail station 2.8 miles away and a wide range of local amenities.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are seven good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including Oxhey First School (rated outstanding by Ofsted) about a 10 minute walk, and Kingsfield First School (rated good by Ofsted) a 4 minute walk. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy ranks in the top 7% of schools nationally. Kingsfield First is the most popular local primary school, attended by around 36% of pupils nearby. Parents also frequently choose Woodhouse Academy.
There are eight good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Kidsgrove Secondary School (rated good by Ofsted) 3.1 miles, and Ormiston Horizon Academy (rated good by Ofsted) 3.4 miles. The strongest local intake is at Biddulph High School, with around 57% of pupils nearby. James Bateman Middle School also has a notable share of local pupils. Biddulph High and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
Read moreFor independent education, two schools are available nearby, including The Valiant School and Sporting Stars Academy, both 4.8 miles away.
Whilst school admissions cannot be guaranteed, based on past admissions data at primary level Kingsfield First and Our Lady of Grace Catholic, assessed as good by Locrating (about a 10 minute walk) are both likely within catchment and at secondary level Congleton High School, rated good by Ofsted (4.5 miles) is possibly within catchment and Biddulph High (around a 19 minute walk) is likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Congleton station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, 2.8 miles away. Bus services are within easy reach, the closest stop a 2 minute walk away.
Day to day essentials are well covered with Biddulph Post Office, High Spirits and Kingsfield Stores (a 3 minute walk). Green space is close at hand with The Sandhole Park (about a 7 minute walk). Local food and drink options include Old Sams and Rupeyal, both a 2 minute walk away and Taste Of Paradise (a 3 minute walk). Healthcare is well covered locally, with a GP surgery at Biddulph Valley Surgery (about a 6 minute walk), a pharmacy at Well (about a 6 minute walk) and an NHS dentist at Horizons Dental Practice (a 5 minute walk). Health and fitness facilities are available at Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre (a 3 minute walk). For culture and education, nearby options include Biddulph Library (about a 7 minute walk). Places of worship nearby include Biddulph Gospel Mission and Catholic Church Of The English Martyrs (about a 9 minute walk).
Local area data provided by Locrating. The criteria which schools use to allocate places can, and do, vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from school and sometimes specific priority areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Always check with the school's admission authority for the current admission arrangements. This data is provided for informational purposes only and we do not accept any liability for decisions based on this data.
Council Tax Band:
D
Tenure:
Freehold