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26 WALNUT DRIVE

WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW7 3HF

3 beds 1 baths 85 m² Listed 13 Sep 2021 (-1723d)

£150,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW7 3HF |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £165,000 Sep 2021 |

## Description

Rose are Red, Violets are Blue, WALNUT DRIVE is waiting for YOU!!!!!!!  This is a super property in a great location and a generous plot size!!! This family home is one not to miss. The property comprises of entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, driveway,  front and rear gardens. So what are you waiting for, call now and book your final viewing!!!!!!!!!

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HF | £165,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EE | £85,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 PRINCESS STREET, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EL | £140,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EF | £130,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 56B WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE | £92,500 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HF | £122,500 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 264 STATION ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DG | £130,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 125A CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DR | £122,500 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HF | £190,000 | 03/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED | £220,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BIRCH AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DW | £168,500 | 06/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| SCHOLAR RISE 3 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GL | £160,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BIRCH AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DW | £120,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 PINE GROVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ET | £140,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 145 STATION ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DE | £115,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EE | £158,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 75 LEDWARD STREET, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EN | £122,923 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 52 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DN | £165,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE | £96,000 | 19/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 LODGE DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EU | £170,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 84 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE | £80,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 46 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DN | £160,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 115 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DR | £170,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £156,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £137,271 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £199,281 (32 Semi-detached, CW7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hill Street, CW7 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradbury Road, CW7 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.75% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £140,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £112,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,125/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £397/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 33.5%
- **10y growth:** 31.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

85 m²

Last sold

£165,000 Sep 2021

Local average

£199,281 (-24.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,005 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Three Bedrooms
Well Presented
Spacious Grounds
Driveway
Rear Garden
Popular Area
Close To Train Station

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Rose are Red, Violets are Blue, WALNUT DRIVE is waiting for YOU!!!!!!! This is a super property in a great location and a generous plot size!!! This family home is one not to miss. The property comprises of entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, driveway, front and rear gardens. So what are you waiting for, call now and book your final viewing!!!!!!!!!

Listed by

Winsford

Spicerhaart

Reference: 113415641

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/09/2021 (4 years ago)	£165,000	—

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
53 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EE	£85,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
36 PRINCESS STREET, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EL	£140,000	26/11/2025	Semi-detached
24 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EF	£130,000	09/11/2023	Semi-detached
56B WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE	£92,500	31/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 42 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HF	£122,500	20/10/2023	Terraced
264 STATION ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DG	£130,000	13/10/2023	Semi-detached
125A CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DR	£122,500	21/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 36 WALNUT DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HF	£190,000	03/05/2023	Semi-detached
2 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED	£220,000	13/04/2023	Semi-detached
13 BIRCH AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DW	£168,500	06/01/2023	Semi-detached
SCHOLAR RISE 3 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GL	£160,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
7 BIRCH AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DW	£120,000	29/06/2022	Semi-detached
4 PINE GROVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ET	£140,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
145 STATION ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DE	£115,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
19 SCHOOL ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EE	£158,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached
75 LEDWARD STREET, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EN	£122,923	17/03/2022	Semi-detached
52 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DN	£165,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
84 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE	£96,000	19/01/2022	Semi-detached
27 LODGE DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EU	£170,000	03/12/2021	Semi-detached
84 WHARTON ROAD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3AE	£80,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
46 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DN	£160,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
115 CROOK LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3DR	£170,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £156,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £137,271 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 33.5%

10y growth 31.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 4.8%

5y (index) 26.8%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	K & L Newsagents	0.2 miles
Shop	Christies Flowers	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Wharton, Station Road / Princes Feathers	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Wharton, Station Road / Delaisy Way	0.2 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Winsford	0.6 miles
Hospital	The NeuroMuscular Centre	2.0 miles
Train station	Hartford	3.9 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	28
Shoplifting	10
Public order	8
Vehicle crime	6
Criminal damage and arson	5
Other theft	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	105

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Wharton CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2023
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2017
Winsford High Street Community Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2018
The Winsford Academy	Secondary	1.2 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hill Street, CW7	£1,200/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradbury Road, CW7	£1,050/mo	3	0.53 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.75%

Max investor price (0.8%) £140,625

Target investor price (1%) £112,500

Gross yield 9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.1×

Monthly cashflow £397/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 10.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).