For sale Detached

9 GRIZEDALE CLOSE

CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE CW2 8NY

3 beds 2 baths 807 sq ft Listed 27 Feb 2026 (-156d)

£250,000

Reduced on 15 Jun 2026 · Was £260,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW2 8NY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 GRIZEDALE CLOSE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE CW2 8NY |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £59,950 Aug 1998 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/04/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £479/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9732-2224-0100-0453-5202)

## Description

To the front, a spacious driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles, complemented by a detached garage, ensuring there is no shortage of outside space. Inside, the accommodation is in need of updating, giving buyers the chance to modernise and personalise the home to their own taste and requirements.

The living spaces are generously proportioned, while three well-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms offer ample room for comfortable family living. To the rear, an enclosed garden provides a secure and private environment, ideal for children, pets, or relaxing on sunny afternoons.

Wistaston is well-known for its welcoming community feel and provides easy access to local amenities, reputable schools, and beautiful countryside walks. Excellent transport links nearby connect you to Crewe, Nantwich, and the wider region with ease, making commuting straightforward.

A rare opportunity awaits to acquire a detached property in this sought-after location, ready to be transformed into a dream home. Arrange a viewing today and explore the potential on offer.

Council Tax Band: C (Cheshire East)

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172700801/169893) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/172700801/169895) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GRIZEDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 8NY | £59,950 | 21/08/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 GLENDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QE | £238,000 | 22/01/2026 | Detached |
| 11 PATTERDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8NX | £220,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 GRIZEDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8NY | £225,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 74 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RY | £315,000 | 19/11/2025 | Detached |
| 14 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN | £247,500 | 12/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL | £257,000 | 06/11/2025 | Detached |
| 9 KESWICK CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QG | £240,000 | 20/01/2025 | Detached |
| 2 GLENDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QE | £270,000 | 23/02/2024 | Detached |
| 1 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL | £247,500 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 15 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL | £250,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 1 TAYLOR ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GJ | £250,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| 32 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN | £301,995 | 10/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8SS | £254,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8SS | £270,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 58 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RY | £236,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG | £329,995 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL | £260,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN | £230,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG | £329,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG | £299,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN | £243,995 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £225,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £264,549 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £365,490 (83 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/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, Beech Drive, CW2 | £1,095/mo | 3 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rectory Close, CW2 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Crewe, CW2 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Danebank Avenue, CW2 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,049/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £107,300

*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 £1,073/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-44/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17%
- **10y growth:** 44.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## 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

75 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£59,950 Aug 1998

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£365,490 (-31.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,314 of 33,755)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Detached House
Desirable location
A great family home
Three Bedrooms
Ensuite Shower
Cloakroom
Detached garage
Corner plot
No Onward Chain
Viewings Highly Recommended

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Garage
Garden: Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Set within a highly desirable area of Wistaston, this three-bedroom detached home offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to put their own stamp on a property. Positioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, the house promises tranquillity as well as convenience, making it an excellent choice for families and first-time buyers alike.

To the front, a spacious driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles, complemented by a detached garage, ensuring there is no shortage of outside space. Inside, the accommodation is in need of updating, giving buyers the chance to modernise and personalise the home to their own taste and requirements.

The living spaces are generously proportioned, while three well-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms offer ample room for comfortable family living. To the rear, an enclosed garden provides a secure and private environment, ideal for children, pets, or relaxing on sunny afternoons.

Wistaston is well-known for its welcoming community feel and provides easy access to local amenities, reputable schools, and beautiful countryside walks. Excellent transport links nearby connect you to Crewe, Nantwich, and the wider region with ease, making commuting straightforward.

A rare opportunity awaits to acquire a detached property in this sought-after location, ready to be transformed into a dream home. Arrange a viewing today and explore the potential on offer.

Council Tax Band: C (Cheshire East)
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Sandbach

WLL Properties LTD

Reference: 172700801

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/04/2022

Expiry date: 06/04/2032

Current heating cost: £479/year

Potential heating cost: £427/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£250,000	+317%
Sold	21/08/1998 (27 years ago)	£59,950	—

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
8 GLENDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QE	£238,000	22/01/2026	Detached
11 PATTERDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8NX	£220,000	19/12/2025	Detached
Same street 22 GRIZEDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8NY	£225,000	28/11/2025	Detached
74 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RY	£315,000	19/11/2025	Detached
14 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN	£247,500	12/11/2025	Detached
1 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL	£257,000	06/11/2025	Detached
9 KESWICK CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QG	£240,000	20/01/2025	Detached
2 GLENDALE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8QE	£270,000	23/02/2024	Detached
1 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL	£247,500	01/12/2023	Detached
15 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL	£250,000	31/10/2023	Detached
1 TAYLOR ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GJ	£250,000	27/03/2023	Detached
32 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN	£301,995	10/12/2022	Detached
6 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8SS	£254,000	25/11/2022	Detached
14 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8SS	£270,000	28/09/2022	Detached
58 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RY	£236,000	27/09/2022	Detached
1 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG	£329,995	12/08/2022	Detached
5 BUCKLEY AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GL	£260,000	09/08/2022	Detached
2 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN	£230,000	29/07/2022	Detached
3 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG	£329,995	29/07/2022	Detached
5 BRYDSON CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GG	£299,995	29/07/2022	Detached
6 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN	£243,995	22/07/2022	Detached

Street average: £225,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £264,549 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17%

10y growth 44.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 20.9%

10y (index) 48.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo

Realistic £982/mo

Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW2 8NY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Marshfield Bank, Middlewich Road / Motorsave Direct	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Wistaston Green, Capesthorne Road / Tatton Road	0.4 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.7 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	2.0 miles
Train station	Crewe	2.0 miles
Train station	Nantwich	2.4 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.5 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	6.8 miles
University	Keele University	10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	65
Anti-social behaviour	33
Public order	25
Criminal damage and arson	13
Other theft	7
Drugs	6
Shoplifting	5
Vehicle crime	4
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Total incidents	164

Within 1 mile during May 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 Axis Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 22 May 2023
Wistaston Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 24 Sep 2024
Wistaston Church Lane Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 14 May 2019
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Thomas More Catholic High School	Secondary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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, Beech Drive, CW2	£1,095/mo	3	0.41 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rectory Close, CW2	£950/mo	3	0.78 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Crewe, CW2	£1,100/mo	3	0.81 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Danebank Avenue, CW2	£1,050/mo	3	0.89 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,049/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £134,125

Target investor price (1%) £107,300

Gross yield 5.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.4×

Monthly cashflow £-44/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.7%

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).

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