Located less than 2 miles away from Crewe, Shavington has quick access to all the town’s major transport links. The roundabout onto the Shavington Bypass is only a 3-minute drive away from your new home, taking you directly onto the M6, where you can drive straight to Liverpool, Manchester or Birmingham.

If you don’t have a car or simply prefer public transport, you have a choice between the Crewe and Nantwich train stations, both under 3 miles away from the development. Nantwich is the best option for local trains to Shrewsbury, while trains from Crewe run a fast service to Cheshire, Manchester and London Euston.

A bus service runs regularly through Shavington, carrying passengers out towards Wybunbury and Nantwich. The bus stops off at several local schools, making it a great option to ease the pressure of the school rush when your kids are old enough to go alone.

There are plenty of schools in and near Shavington to choose from, whether your children are primary, secondary or college-age students. For example, Shavington Primary School, a primary with a nursery attached, can be found a few streets away from the development.

For secondary school students, the Shavington Academy is the local go-to for students up to Year 11. After that, your teens can move on to sixth form at Cheshire College South & West, where they can prepare to take the next steps towards university and beyond.

If you’re looking for things to do near Shavington, rest assured that there are plenty of shopping opportunities in the local area. The Dorothy Flude Retail Park is a new development in Crewe, hosting plenty of necessities like B&M and Lidl for your shopping needs. The Grand Junction is also great, with stores such as Pets at Home, Costa, Halfords and Next.

The town of Nantwich is a quick 9-minute drive from Queen’s Meadow, where you can browse the market for local produce, artisan goods, antiques and jewellery. The town also has plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy on a day out with family or friends. As for food, there are plenty of pubs in Shavington to eat at, including The Elephant and the White Hart.

For restaurants, head into Nantwich or Crewe to enjoy a wider range of cuisines from traditional fish & chips at TJs to Venezuelan food at Guayoyo Café. Delivery services can also bring takeout to your front door from several restaurants around Crewe, making dinner much easier when you don’t feel like cooking.