The Cheshire postcode that is booming for first-time buyers looking for 'traditional' home

A neighbourhood in Cheshire is proving popular among first-time buyers looking for a more 'traditional' first home over new builds.

Lying just one hour outside of central Manchester, Crewe has been attracting those looking to get onto the property ladder - with the CW2 postcode in particular demand.

Purplebricks - the UK's largest estate agent - say the area is ideal territory for those looking to buy their first home, with more traditional houses on the market that are generally more spacious than new builds - and often cheaper, reports CheshireLive.

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Andrea Foster-Bailey, local property partner for Crewe, said: "I've found that the most popular first-time buyer properties in Crewe are predominantly CW2 area and all fall into the older and traditional terraced or semi-detached category. FTBs seem to want spacious accommodation and larger gardens, looking for square footage combined with value for money in comparison to the much smaller new builds.

"CW2 is conveniently situated for Crewe railway station, has excellent public transport links, shops and amenities including the retail park and supermarkets.

First-time buyers are shunning new builds for more spacious properties with good transport links, according to Purplebricks (Purplebricks)

"All are within walking distance for those without access to a vehicle. Ex-authority properties are sought after too and generally have heaps of interest and sell on first viewing."

This is a theme repeated across the county. Other popular spots for first-time buyers include Middlewich, Ellesmere Port and Winsford.

Common themes linking the areas include lower value properties with good transport links. These smaller towns all have good road and rail links to major areas of trade and commerce in the North West and further afield.

According to the most recent Office of National Statistics figures, the average UK property price in June 2022 was £286,000. This three-bed property in Shavington is on the market for £245,000.

This property is on the market for below the current average house price (Purplebricks)

This semi-detached property comes complete with ample parking, a low-maintenance rear garden and an open plan kitchen and dining area. The property takes up an in-demand corner of Southbank Avenue.

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