Students dig The Poplars

With the cost of student housing in Crewe continuing to rise, the power of parents’ purse strings could help their offspring escape the cycle of renting. According to the Direct Line Second Properties Index, of the current 327,000 properties bought by one person for the use of another in the UK, a quarter were purchased by parents to house university students – a 26 per cent increase since 2000.

The Poplars, Persimmon’s development in Wistaston, is just three mile, or a five minute drive to Crewe. As a result, it’s an ideal location for anyone studying at Crewe & Alsager University and the perfect option for those looking to invest in university accommodation.

Verna Austin, sales director for Persimmon Homes Mercia said: “The university effect is increasingly behind a lot of our property sales in towns with higher education facilities.

“Student accommodation in Crewe is particularly expensive and we are therefore we would not be surprised to see parents of students deciding to invest in student accommodation rather than lose money renting.”

Anyone who is desperate to escape the cycle of renting will be pleased to know that there’s a limited number of stylish two bedroom apartments ready and waiting for new owners at The Poplars – ideal for students who need to find fresh digs ahead of the new semester. Apartments on release currently range in price from just £139,995.

The Poplars on Rope Lane is a superb development comprising just 21 luxury apartments in the desirable location of Wistaston. Equidistant between Crewe and Nantwich, the development is popular with urbanites and boasts the combined benefits of a semi rural location yet is in easy reach of junction 17 of the M6 which connects to the commercial centres of the Stoke, Manchester and Birmingham to name a few.

Residents will also enjoy having a range of local amenities on their doorstop with excellent shopping, leisure facilities, sporting clubs and schools in proximity. Surrounded by natural beauty, the area is also renowned for its pottery with Spode, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton bringing prosperity and fame to the area.

For further information on The Poplars, visit the marketing suite open Thursday to Monday 10.30am until 5.30pm or go online at Persimmonhomes.com.