5 SOUTH GROVE
ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 7EX
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
94 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£350,000 Mar 2016
Price per m²
£7,234/m²
Local average
£576,416 (+18%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,938 of 33,755)
Street crime
26 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Stunning Alderley Edge Red Brick Property set in the heart of the Village
- Covered Porch leading through to Entrance Hall
- Principal Reception Room with attractive Gas Fireplace and Bay Window with Seating
- Bespoke Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining Area
- Underfloor Heating
- Electric Gates Offering Private Parking
- Three Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Must View for Buyers Looking to be in a Sought-After Location surrounded by Local Amenities and Transport Links
- EPC E
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
Upon entering, the central hallway leads to two well defined ground-floor spaces. To the right is a bright and characterful living room, featuring a modern gas fireplace. A charming bay window with a fitted seat adds further appeal, creating a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the natural light.
To the left, the home opens into the impressive and thoughtfully updated kitchen with open-plan living and dining space, complemented by underfloor heating. The newly fitted kitchen provides a contemporary and sociable setting, with a central island positioned perfectly for both everyday living and entertaining.
Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms, including a well-proportioned principal bedroom. The third bedroom offers excellent versatility, ideal as a study or dressing room. The accommodation is completed by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a private courtyard with electric gated access, providing secure off-road parking for one vehicle and a low-maintenance outdoor space with outbuildings for utility and further storage options.
Situated on South Grove, the property is within easy reach of Alderley Edge’s excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants and amenities, making it an ideal choice for those seeking convenience and style in a prime village location.
Listed by
Alderley Edge
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 93479055
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 04/09/2026
Expiry date: 03/09/2036
Current heating cost: £1,676/year
Potential heating cost: £908/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,150
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£4,500 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~655 m² (0.16 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
11% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £680,000 | +94.3% |
| Sold | 24/03/2016 (10 years ago) | £350,000 | +11.1% |
| Sold | 12/06/2009 (17 years ago) | £315,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 CHORLEY HALL LANE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7EU | £462,000 | 11/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 ARDERNE PLACE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7EN | £460,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 ARDERNE PLACE, ALDERLEY EDGE, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 7EN | £440,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £454,000 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Murphy's Barber Shop | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Coggles | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Alderley Edge, London Road / Nat West Bank | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Alderley Edge | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Wilmslow | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 7.5 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 10.1 miles |
| University | Manchester School of Art | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 26 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryleys School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Nether Alderley Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 1 May 2012 |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Rental comparables data is not available for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).