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109 CHURCH LANE

CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 8ER

3 beds 1 baths 102 m² Listed 14 Oct 2025 (-291d)

£325,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW2 8ER)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 109 CHURCH LANE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 8ER |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £320,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,191/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,693

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- D (£150 - £250)
- E (£270 - £315)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2631-2411-2578-1494-4929)

## Description

**TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE CALL AND QUOTE REF: SW1027**

**Welcome to Church Lane – A Charming Family Home With Room to Grow **

**A beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom semi-detached home set on one of the area’s most sought-after tree-lined roads. This charming property offers spacious, characterful living throughout, with two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen-diner, and plenty of potential to extend (subject to planning) — making it ideal for families looking for their forever home.**

**Step Inside**

**Entrance**

A welcoming storm porch leads into a bright hallway with under-stairs storage — ideal for coats, shoes, and household essentials.

**Lounge**

A spacious and inviting lounge featuring a multi-fuel burner with stone hearth and oak mantel, elegant bay window with fitted blinds, picture rail, coving, and ceiling rose — perfect for relaxing evenings.

**Reception Room Two/Sitting Room**

A cosy second sitting room with feature fireplace, coving, ceiling rose, and dado rail, opening seamlessly into the dining area.

**Kitchen / Dining Room**

The heart of the home — a large kitchen with ample wall and base units, tiled splashbacks and flooring, and a range-style cooker with gas hob, electric oven, and warming section. The adjoining dining space features double doors opening onto the patio, ideal for family meals and entertaining.

**WC**

Practical downstairs cloakroom with tiled flooring and frosted window.

**Upstairs**

**Master Bedroom**

A generous double bedroom with bay window, fitted blinds, picture rail, and laminate flooring.

**Bedroom Two**

Another spacious double with two fitted wardrobes, fitted blinds, picture rail, and laminate flooring.

**Bedroom Three**

A single bedroom with fitted blinds and picture rail — ideal as a nursery or home office.

**Family Bathroom**

Modern family bathroom with P-shaped bath and shower over, glazed shower screen, half-tiled walls, large vanity sink, and chrome heated towel ladder.

**Outside**

**Front**

A large block-paved driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, with a laurel hedge for privacy, lawned areas, and an electric car charger. There’s also space to the side for a garage or extension (subject to planning).

**Rear**

The fully enclosed, landscaped rear garden features a stone patio for entertaining, a lawn with mature shrubs, a shed, and a rear access gate.

**Location**

Church Lane is one of the most desirable addresses in the area — a quiet, tree-lined road within walking distance of a Good-rated Ofsted primary school, excellent local high schools, and Cheshire College. Local shops are close by, with Crewe railway station and Nantwich town centre just a short drive away.

**Additional Information**

• Tenure: Freehold

• Heating: Gas central heating

• Windows: Fully double glazed

**A modern, chain-free home that’s ready to move into – book your viewing today!**

**TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE CALL AND QUOTE REF: SW1027**

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168183248/1409890) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/168183248/1409891) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/168183248/1409892) - Floorplan 3

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168183248/1409893) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 109 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £320,000 | 06/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 109 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £282,500 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 109 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £206,500 | 20/04/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 109 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £211,500 | 11/12/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 98 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £298,400 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 36 KINGS DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HT | £320,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 127 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EP | £320,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 POCHARD CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WQ | £258,000 | 12/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 PEN ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WL | £285,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 28 TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WJ | £237,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU | £264,995 | 06/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU | £264,995 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU | £269,995 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU | £267,500 | 06/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 88 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £325,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| CUERBRON WISTASTON PARK, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8JT | £285,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] WISTERIA HOUSE, 123A CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £615,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT | £254,995 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 PARK DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EN | £375,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT | £257,995 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT | £252,995 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 KINGS DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HY | £280,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 87 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £345,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CYGNET DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WN | £248,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 PARK DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EN | £295,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WG | £249,995 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 119 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £327,500 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HZ | £210,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55A TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WG | £244,995 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 91 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £270,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] MAVOR HOUSE, 100A CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £530,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 105 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER | £295,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £375,738 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £272,073 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £212,805 (78 Semi-detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +52.7%

## 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 Terraced House, Smallman Road, CW2 | £950/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-450/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.7%

*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:** £3,186/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 29.4%
- **10y growth:** 50.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 53%

## 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

102 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£320,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,186/m²

Local average

£212,805 (+52.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,003 of 33,755)

Street crime

90 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home
Two reception rooms including a cosy sitting room with fireplace
Large lounge with multi-fuel burner and bay window
Generous open-plan kitchen and dining space with double doors to the garden
Stylish bathroom with P-shaped bath and shower
Block-paved driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
Electric car charger and space for garage (STPP)
Fully enclosed landscaped rear garden with patio and lawn
Scope to extend and create a 4th bedroom with en-suite (STPP)
Prime location close to excellent schools, shops, Nantwich & Crewe station

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas, Double glazing
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE CALL AND QUOTE REF: SW1027

Welcome to Church Lane – A Charming Family Home With Room to Grow

A beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom semi-detached home set on one of the area’s most sought-after tree-lined roads. This charming property offers spacious, characterful living throughout, with two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen-diner, and plenty of potential to extend (subject to planning) — making it ideal for families looking for their forever home.

Step Inside

Entrance
A welcoming storm porch leads into a bright hallway with under-stairs storage — ideal for coats, shoes, and household essentials.

Lounge
A spacious and inviting lounge featuring a multi-fuel burner with stone hearth and oak mantel, elegant bay window with fitted blinds, picture rail, coving, and ceiling rose — perfect for relaxing evenings.

Reception Room Two/Sitting Room
A cosy second sitting room with feature fireplace, coving, ceiling rose, and dado rail, opening seamlessly into the dining area.

Kitchen / Dining Room
The heart of the home — a large kitchen with ample wall and base units, tiled splashbacks and flooring, and a range-style cooker with gas hob, electric oven, and warming section. The adjoining dining space features double doors opening onto the patio, ideal for family meals and entertaining.

WC
Practical downstairs cloakroom with tiled flooring and frosted window.
Upstairs

Master Bedroom
A generous double bedroom with bay window, fitted blinds, picture rail, and laminate flooring.

Bedroom Two
Another spacious double with two fitted wardrobes, fitted blinds, picture rail, and laminate flooring.

Bedroom Three
A single bedroom with fitted blinds and picture rail — ideal as a nursery or home office.

Family Bathroom
Modern family bathroom with P-shaped bath and shower over, glazed shower screen, half-tiled walls, large vanity sink, and chrome heated towel ladder.

Outside

Front
A large block-paved driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, with a laurel hedge for privacy, lawned areas, and an electric car charger. There’s also space to the side for a garage or extension (subject to planning).

Rear
The fully enclosed, landscaped rear garden features a stone patio for entertaining, a lawn with mature shrubs, a shed, and a rear access gate.

Location
Church Lane is one of the most desirable addresses in the area — a quiet, tree-lined road within walking distance of a Good-rated Ofsted primary school, excellent local high schools, and Cheshire College. Local shops are close by, with Crewe railway station and Nantwich town centre just a short drive away.

Additional Information
• Tenure: Freehold
• Heating: Gas central heating
• Windows: Fully double glazed

A modern, chain-free home that’s ready to move into – book your viewing today!

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING PLEASE CALL AND QUOTE REF: SW1027

Listed by

North West

exp world uk limited

Reference: 168183248

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/10/2025

Expiry date: 21/10/2035

Current heating cost: £1,191/year

Potential heating cost: £938/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,693

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£270 - £315)
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

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

51% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£320,000	+13.3%
Sold	27/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£282,500	+36.8%
Sold	20/04/2016 (10 years ago)	£206,500	-2.4%
Sold	11/12/2009 (16 years ago)	£211,500	—

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
Same street 98 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£298,400	19/12/2025	Detached
36 KINGS DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HT	£320,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
127 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EP	£320,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
9 POCHARD CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WQ	£258,000	12/11/2025	Semi-detached
4 PEN ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WL	£285,000	31/10/2025	Semi-detached
28 TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WJ	£237,000	13/10/2023	Semi-detached
30 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU	£264,995	06/03/2023	Semi-detached
15 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU	£264,995	28/02/2023	Semi-detached
28 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU	£269,995	27/02/2023	Semi-detached
17 MANDARIN PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GU	£267,500	06/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 88 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£325,000	07/12/2022	Semi-detached
CUERBRON WISTASTON PARK, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8JT	£285,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street WISTERIA HOUSE, 123A CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£615,000	14/10/2022	Detached
5 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT	£254,995	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
32 PARK DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EN	£375,000	11/07/2022	Semi-detached
11 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT	£257,995	27/06/2022	Semi-detached
13 GREBE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GT	£252,995	13/06/2022	Semi-detached
8 KINGS DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HY	£280,000	01/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 87 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£345,000	13/05/2022	Detached
5 CYGNET DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WN	£248,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
20 PARK DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EN	£295,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
55 TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WG	£249,995	07/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 119 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£327,500	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
13 SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8HZ	£210,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
55A TEAL WAY, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8WG	£244,995	31/01/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 91 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£270,000	30/09/2021	Detached
Same street MAVOR HOUSE, 100A CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£530,000	03/09/2021	Detached
Same street 105 CHURCH LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ER	£295,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £375,738 (8 sales)

Area average: £272,073 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.4%

10y growth 50.1%

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

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 22.6%

10y (index) 53%

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 8ER

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Wistaston, Park Drive / Church Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.2 miles
Shop	Klara's	0.2 miles
Train station	Crewe	1.8 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.3 miles
Train station	Nantwich	2.3 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	2.5 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	9.6 miles
University	Keele University	10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	47
Public order	14
Anti-social behaviour	8
Shoplifting	7
Other theft	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	90

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
Wistaston Church Lane Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 14 May 2019
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Thomas More Catholic High School	Secondary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Wistaston Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 24 Sep 2024
Vine Tree Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2012

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 Terraced House, Smallman Road, CW2	£950/mo	3	1.03 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750

Target investor price (1%) £95,000

Gross yield 3.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 28.5×

Monthly cashflow £-450/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.7%

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).