2 NICHOLAS AVENUE
NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE CW9 7JY
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£115,000 Apr 2008
Price per m²
£2,264/m²
Local average
£257,308 (-6.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,430 of 33,755)
Street crime
71 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- TO BE SOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION
- HMO PROVIDING EXCELLENT INCOME
- 4 BEDROOMS WITH 4 BATHROOMS
- LARGE KITCHEN/DINING AREA, SEPARATE UTILITY
- CORNER PLOT PLENTY OF PARKING
- HIGH YIELD 10.63%
Additional details
- Parking
- Private
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
2 Nicholas Avenue, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7JY
Virtual Tour Available for this substantial HMO situated on a prominent corner plot in a popular location within Rudheath, Northwich.
Presented to an exceptionally high standard throughout, this turnkey investment offers an immediate rental income with further potential for growth and is ideally suited to both experienced and first-time investors.
Secure communal entrance, four well-proportioned letting rooms, each benefiting from fully lockable doors and a private en-suite shower rooms, together with a spacious modern fitted kitchen, separate utility room and additional storage.
Recently installed high-performance gas central heating boiler with fast heat recovery, specifically designed to accommodate the demand of all four en-suite shower rooms.
Individual utility meters have also been installed for each letting room, allowing consumption to be monitored separately.
Fully furnished, enabling a purchaser to continue operating immediately.
Ample off-road parking together with private outdoor space.
Within easy reach of Northwich town centre, a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and facilities. Excellent transport links, Northwich Railway Station and access to the A556, M6 and M56 motorway networks.
The area has a strong demand for quality HMO accommodation due to its proximity to major employers and commuter links.
Professional rooms in Northwich are reported £650–£850 pcm for high-spec accommodation, which supports the property's reversionary rental potential as existing tenancies are reviewed.
Listed by
Auction
Edward Mellor Ltd
Reference: 91639683
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 03/02/2021
Expiry date: 02/02/2031
Current heating cost: £519/year
Potential heating cost: £466/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 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)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~230 m² (0.06 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EPC
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £240,000 | +108.7% |
| Sold | 11/04/2008 (18 years ago) | £115,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 SHURLACH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JX | £215,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ROBERTS DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JZ | £194,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £149,000 | 20/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 LABURNUM ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JT | £132,500 | 20/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 18 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £188,000 | 06/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 18 MALAM DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LA | £150,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £168,269 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £205,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £170,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £251,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £251,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £278,995 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £278,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 WENNING DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7RD | £250,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LUNE CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7NY | £223,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £240,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £240,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JW | £175,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £140,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| SUNNYMEAD GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £222,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 5 NICHOLAS AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JY | £169,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 5 NICHOLAS AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JY | £169,995 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 10 NICHOLAS AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JY | £140,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £159,665 (3 sales)
Area average: £206,287 (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: Semi-detached. As of May 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.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Gadbrook Park, Barclays Bank Ltd | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Rudheath, Gadbrook Road / Wright Avenue | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Bargain Booze | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Speedy Hire | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Northwich | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Lostock Gralam | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 9.6 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 11.0 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 11.1 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 71 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 8 Feb 2018 |
| Leftwich Community Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 12 Jun 2024 |
| The County High School, Leftwich | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Outstanding — 25 Apr 2016 |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2024 |
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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).