71 WALKER ROAD
NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4UD
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
91 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£265,000 Jun 2023
Price per m²
£3,077/m²
Local average
£194,624 (+43.9%)
Street crime
45 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Four Bedroom Freehold Townhouse in Winnington Village
- Three Storey Family Home with Flexible Living Accommodation
- Detached Garden Room / Gym / Home Office Potential
- Ideal for Growing Families or Multi-Generational Living
- Open Plan Kitchen, Lounge and Dining Space
- Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room
- Ground Floor Double Rooms Offering Versatile Use
- EV Charging Point and Low Maintenance Rear Garden
- Hot Tub Area with Raised Decked Entertaining Space
- Convenient Access to Northwich, Schools and Local Amenities
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Positioned within the ever-popular Winnington development, this beautifully presented three-storey family home offers the ideal next step for buyers looking for a property that can truly evolve with them over time. Whether you are moving up the ladder, purchasing your first substantial family home, or seeking a layout that supports multi-generational living, this home delivers exceptional versatility across all three floors.
From the moment you arrive, the property reflects modern living, complete with an EV charging point, adding practicality for today's lifestyle before you have even stepped inside. Not only this but upon entering you immediately can feel the warmth this home has to offer from the aesthetics and the underfloor heating provided on the ground floor.
Internally, the sense of space is immediate. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over three floors, with natural light pouring through multiple windows and creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere throughout. The heart of the home sits on the first floor, where an impressive open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining space creates a sociable environment perfectly suited to modern family life.
This floor has been designed for both comfort and entertaining, with a stylish media wall, contemporary wall panelling and an open layout that allows cooking, dining and relaxing to happen seamlessly together. The modern high-gloss kitchen offers excellent storage and includes integrated appliances comprising a dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine, ensuring the practicalities are as strong as the aesthetics. Whether hosting friends, enjoying family evenings, or simply unwinding at the end of the day, this space works beautifully.
A major strength of this home is the flexibility of its accommodation. To the ground floor are two generous double rooms, both capable of adapting to changing needs over time. These rooms can function as bedrooms, additional reception rooms, playrooms, guest accommodation or dedicated teenage living space.
For buyers considering multi-generational living, this level offers particularly exciting potential, with access to a nearby shower room creating a near self-contained arrangement ideal for relatives, older children or long-stay guests. Equally, it offers an ideal guest floor where visitors can enjoy privacy without disrupting the main living accommodation.
The upper floor continues to impress, with two further spacious bedrooms, including a well-proportioned master bedroom benefiting from its own ensuite shower room. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, complete with a modern suite and contemporary finishes.
Externally, the property continues to offer far more than expected. The raised decked seating area provides an excellent setting for alfresco dining, entertaining or summer evenings outdoors, while the hot tub area is enhanced by a practical pull-out canopy for year-round enjoyment. Artificial lawn ensures the garden remains attractive yet low maintenance, ideal for busy lifestyles.
To the rear, an additional detached outbuilding currently serves as a home gym, but its versatility opens up further possibilities, whether as a home office, studio, hobby room or additional entertaining space, making it particularly valuable for buyers seeking flexibility beyond the main house itself.
This is a home designed not simply for now, but for the years ahead... adaptable, spacious and perfectly positioned for life to change around it.
Why Choose Winnington?
Winnington continues to be one of the most sought-after residential areas for buyers looking to stay close to Northwich while enjoying a modern community feel. Its appeal lies in the balance between convenience and lifestyle ideal for families, professionals and buyers wanting strong long-term location value.
Residents benefit from easy access to local countryside walks, nearby river routes and open green space, while remaining just minutes from Northwich town centre.
Families are particularly drawn to the area because of access to highly regarded schools nearby, including primary and secondary options that continue to support strong local demand.
Local Life in Winnington
Daily life here is centred around convenience and lifestyle. Nearby amenities include Destination Padel, which has quickly become a standout leisure destination locally, alongside independent favourites such as Eleven for coffee and brunch, while Roman Bar offers a popular social setting nearby for food and drinks.
For commuting, the property offers excellent access to key road networks including routes towards Chester, Manchester and Liverpool, making it ideal for buyers balancing local living with wider work commitments.
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Reference: 173496035
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 17/08/2020
Current heating cost: £228/year
Potential heating cost: £231/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
15% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £280,000 | +5.7% |
| Sold | 30/06/2023 (2 years ago) | £265,000 | +15.3% |
| Sold | 02/08/2019 (6 years ago) | £229,750 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 HARPER CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4SU | £170,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 23 CURZON AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YU | £320,000 | 30/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 25 CURZON AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YU | £277,500 | 03/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 HARPER CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4SU | £195,000 | 17/07/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 50 WALKER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UD | £257,000 | 09/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 MCKENZIE CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4FA | £94,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £242,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 30 WALKER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UD | £260,000 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 42 WALKER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UD | £265,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £224,400 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £224,400 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 HARPER CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4SU | £195,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 ARNOLD COURT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UB | £127,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 49 MUSKETT DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YP | £230,000 | 15/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £224,400 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £230,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £230,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 TELFORD ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YN | £217,500 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 MUSKETT DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YP | £240,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 62 MUSKETT DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4YP | £225,000 | 31/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £224,400 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £224,400 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 IRVING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ZW | £229,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 4 WALKER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UD | £292,000 | 09/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 79 WALKER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UD | £234,750 | 18/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £261,750 (5 sales)
Area average: £217,200 (20 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 West and Chester. Series: Terraced. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Winnington, Walker Road / Parry Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Winnington, Walker Road / Whitby Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Northwich Auction | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Victoria Infimary | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Greenbank | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Northwich | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Spire Cheshire Hospital | 5.1 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebank School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 23 Mar 2017 |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 14 Jun 2022 |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Outstanding — 22 Nov 2023 |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 7 Apr 2011 |
| Hartford Church of England High School | Secondary | 1.3 miles | Good — 12 Nov 2023 |
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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).