# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW9 7JY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 NICHOLAS AVENUE, NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE CW9 7JY | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 106 m² | | Last sold | £115,000 Apr 2008 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 02/02/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £519/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - 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/7300-5571-0122-3002-3293) ## Description TO BE SOLD VIA ONLINE AUCTION ON 9TH-10TH SEPTEMBER 2026, UNLESS SOLD PRIOR UNDER AUCTION TERMS 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. ## Property Photos - ![2 nicholas.jpeg](/listings/photos/91639683/1825434) - 2 nicholas.jpeg - ![IMG_0997.JPG](/listings/photos/91639683/1825435) - IMG_0997.JPG - ![IMG_1005.JPG](/listings/photos/91639683/1825436) - IMG_1005.JPG - ![kitchen 2](/listings/photos/91639683/2022768) - kitchen 2 - ![ChatGPT Image Aug 15, 2026, 08_29_20 AM.png](/listings/photos/91639683/2022769) - ChatGPT Image Aug 15, 2026, 08_29_20 AM.png - ![kitchen](/listings/photos/91639683/2022770) - kitchen - ![rotate_bed_corrected.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022771) - rotate_bed_corrected.jpg - ![rotate_bathroom_corrected.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022772) - rotate_bathroom_corrected.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022773) - 7.jpg - ![diining room](/listings/photos/91639683/2022774) - diining room - ![utility room](/listings/photos/91639683/2022775) - utility room - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022776) - 9.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022777) - 10.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022778) - 8.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022779) - 11.jpg - ![13.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022780) - 13.jpg - ![12.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022781) - 12.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022782) - 4.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022783) - 3.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/91639683/2022784) - 6.jpg ## Floorplans - ![2 Nicholas Avenue-high.png](/listings/photos/91639683/2022785) - 2 Nicholas Avenue-high.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/91639683/1825437) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 NICHOLAS AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE, CW9 7JY | £115,000 | 11/04/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | 16 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £170,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £205,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 38 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £251,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 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 | | 20 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £240,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 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 | £169,995 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 NICHOLAS AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JY | £169,000 | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £257,308 (48 Semi-detached, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £883/mo - **Realistic:** £981/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,079/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,100 *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:** £2,264/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 27.1% - **10y growth:** 79.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.7% - **5y growth (index):** 24.5% - **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)