For sale Semi-detached

38 ALDERLEY ROAD

NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4BS

3 beds 1 baths 915 sq ft Listed 15 Jan 2026 (-128d)

£275,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4BS |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 85 m² |
| Last sold | £160,000 Jun 2009 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,106/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2107-0590-2096-0845)

## Description

LOCATED IN THE POPULAR AREA OF WINNINGTON, is this lovely semi-detached house, which is just a short stroll from Northwich town centre, amenities & schools.

Warmed by gas fired central heating & UPVc double glazing throughout, the boast boasts spacious accommodation which comprises in brief; entrance hall, living room, kitchen/diner with French doors leading to the conservatory & to the first floor are three double bedrooms, bathroom & converted loft space with Velux window & drop down ladder.

Externally, there is driveway parking for at least two vehicles to the front & to the rear is a private & enclosed SOUTH FACING GARDEN, with paved patio, fenced boundaries, lawn & outbuilding.

Idyllically located, just a short quick walk away from the market town of Northwich, which has a bustling high street with major retail outlets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Boots, WH Smith, H&M & River Island to name but a few. The new Barons Quay development also offers a five screen Odeon cinema and Wildwood restaurant and bar. There are also a range of other eateries within Northwich and on the outskirts.

The modern Memorial Court incorporates a Brio Leisure gymnasium, swimming pool and entertainment Centre which hosts numerous events throughout the year, including 'Jason Manfords Comedy Tour' & festive panto's.

For the commuter the property is especially well placed and in easy reach of the A556 dual carriageway providing a gateway to Manchester, Chester and the North West Motorway Network. Manchester Airport is around a 30minute drive and train stations can be found at Northwich and Greenbank, which offer the main line to Chester and Manchester and in the nearby village of Hartford is the Crewe/Liverpool/London line & high speed train.

For the avid walker, the property is also located on the doorstep to some of Cheshire's finest countryside, so blow the cobwebs away & can take in some beautiful country walks & scenery.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/171026801/105587) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/171026801/105588) - Living Room
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/171026801/105589) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/171026801/105590) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/171026801/105591) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/171026801/105592) - Living Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/171026801/105593) - Conservatory
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/171026801/105594) - Living Room
- ![Main bedroom](/listings/photos/171026801/105595) - Main bedroom
- ![Main bedroom](/listings/photos/171026801/105596) - Main bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/171026801/105597) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/171026801/105598) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/171026801/105599) - Bedroom Three
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/171026801/105600) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/171026801/105601) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/171026801/105602) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171026801/105603) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/171026801/105604) - EPC Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS | £160,000 | 26/06/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ | £350,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 75 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW | £350,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 QUEENSGATE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DX | £240,000 | 14/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 52 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ | £250,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 2 FELIX ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BU | £160,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 67 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS | £195,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1E WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE | £240,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BQ | £420,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 89 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW | £230,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS | £242,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BH | £330,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 QUEENSGATE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DU | £320,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 75 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW | £296,500 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PENRHYN ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BT | £211,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 THE WOODLANDS, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4EA | £301,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 GORDALE CLOSE, WINNINGTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4XT | £222,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BL | £220,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW | £255,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3B WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE | £224,400 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 95 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ | £330,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1A WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE | £224,400 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BN | £247,500 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS | £179,500 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS | £195,000 | 07/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £202,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £271,090 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £253,149 (64 Semi-detached, CW8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.6%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,235/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.9%
- **10y growth:** 44.5%

## 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

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£160,000 Jun 2009

Price per m²

£3,235/m²

Local average

£253,149 (+8.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,331 of 33,755)

Street crime

144 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Shops and amenities nearby
Fitted Kitchen
Double glazing
Conservatory
Close to public transport
South Facing Rear Garden
Driveway

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

LOCATED IN THE POPULAR AREA OF WINNINGTON, is this lovely semi-detached house, which is just a short stroll from Northwich town centre, amenities & schools.

Warmed by gas fired central heating & UPVc double glazing throughout, the boast boasts spacious accommodation which comprises in brief; entrance hall, living room, kitchen/diner with French doors leading to the conservatory & to the first floor are three double bedrooms, bathroom & converted loft space with Velux window & drop down ladder.

Externally, there is driveway parking for at least two vehicles to the front & to the rear is a private & enclosed SOUTH FACING GARDEN, with paved patio, fenced boundaries, lawn & outbuilding.

Idyllically located, just a short quick walk away from the market town of Northwich, which has a bustling high street with major retail outlets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Boots, WH Smith, H&M & River Island to name but a few. The new Barons Quay development also offers a five screen Odeon cinema and Wildwood restaurant and bar. There are also a range of other eateries within Northwich and on the outskirts.

The modern Memorial Court incorporates a Brio Leisure gymnasium, swimming pool and entertainment Centre which hosts numerous events throughout the year, including 'Jason Manfords Comedy Tour' & festive panto's.

For the commuter the property is especially well placed and in easy reach of the A556 dual carriageway providing a gateway to Manchester, Chester and the North West Motorway Network. Manchester Airport is around a 30minute drive and train stations can be found at Northwich and Greenbank, which offer the main line to Chester and Manchester and in the nearby village of Hartford is the Crewe/Liverpool/London line & high speed train.

For the avid walker, the property is also located on the doorstep to some of Cheshire's finest countryside, so blow the cobwebs away & can take in some beautiful country walks & scenery.

Listed by

Northwich

Bowyer Estates Ltd

Reference: 171026801

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/01/2026

Current heating cost: £1,106/year

Potential heating cost: £796/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£275,000	+71.9%
Sold	26/06/2009 (16 years ago)	£160,000	—

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
46 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ	£350,000	11/12/2025	Semi-detached
75 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW	£350,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
27 QUEENSGATE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DX	£240,000	14/04/2025	Semi-detached
52 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ	£250,000	07/03/2025	Semi-detached
2 FELIX ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BU	£160,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 67 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS	£195,000	30/05/2023	Semi-detached
1E WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE	£240,000	13/12/2022	Semi-detached
45 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BQ	£420,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
89 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW	£230,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 42 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS	£242,000	20/10/2022	Semi-detached
12 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BH	£330,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
48 QUEENSGATE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DU	£320,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
75 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW	£296,500	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
3 PENRHYN ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BT	£211,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
6 THE WOODLANDS, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4EA	£301,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
31 GORDALE CLOSE, WINNINGTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4XT	£222,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
66 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BL	£220,000	20/06/2022	Semi-detached
25 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BW	£255,000	30/05/2022	Semi-detached
3B WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE	£224,400	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
95 MOSS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BJ	£330,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
1A WINNINGTON LANE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4DE	£224,400	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
22 CROMWELL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BN	£247,500	28/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 12 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS	£179,500	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 6 ALDERLEY ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BS	£195,000	07/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £202,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £271,090 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.9%

10y growth 44.5%

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.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW8 4BS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Northwich, Moss Road / Penrhyn Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Northwich, Moss Road / Firdale Road	0.1 miles
Shop	E Allman Car Sales	0.2 miles
Shop	Cade Cars Limited	0.2 miles
Hospital	Victoria Infimary	0.3 miles
Train station	Greenbank	0.7 miles
Train station	Northwich	1.2 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	5.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	73
Anti-social behaviour	15
Public order	12
Shoplifting	12
Criminal damage and arson	8
Drugs	8
Other theft	4
Bicycle theft	3
Burglary	2
Robbery	2
Vehicle crime	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	144

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
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2022
Charles Darwin Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 7 Apr 2011
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Mar 2023
Greenbank School	Other	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 10 May 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).