# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CW8 4AG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 179 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE CW8 4AG | | Price | £72,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 45 m² | | Last sold | £35,000 May 2000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/06/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £551/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,640 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - E (£360 - £420) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2424-1171-6231-2231-2620) ## Description Offered for sale via Auction with no onward chain, this vacant two-bedroom mid-terraced cottage presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and add value. Requiring modernisation throughout, the property offers fantastic potential and is one not to be missed. The accommodation comprises a lounge and kitchen to the ground floor, whilst the first floor offers two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a small front garden, together with an enclosed rear courtyard featuring a brick-built outbuilding. Beyond the courtyard is a further enclosed garden, providing additional outdoor space with plenty of potential. Whether you're an investor, developer or purchaser looking for a renovation project, this chain-free cottage offers an exciting opportunity in a sought-after location. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 179 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE, CW8 4AG | £35,000 | 18/05/2000 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £255,000 | 26/01/2026 | Terraced | | 5 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £200,000 | 20/01/2026 | Terraced | | 10 MANOR STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AJ | £190,000 | 11/07/2025 | Terraced | | 14 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £155,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced | | 5 MANOR STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AJ | £162,500 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 175 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £129,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced | | 15 FIELD CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UG | £90,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced | | 23 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £182,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 193 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £230,000 | 25/01/2023 | Terraced | | 5 HEYSOMS CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AF | £202,500 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 195 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £230,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced | | 24A SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £278,500 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced | | 32 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £163,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced | | 28 CLOVERDALE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UE | £95,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced | | TRESCO HEYSOMS AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AE | £237,500 | 01/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 173 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £101,000 | 29/11/2021 | Terraced | | 18 WOODLEA COURT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4TG | £151,000 | 22/11/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 195A CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £100,000 | 11/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 195B CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £80,000 | 11/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 197 FLAT A CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £70,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 197 FLAT D CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £65,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 197 FLAT C CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £70,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 197 FLAT B CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AG | £65,000 | 11/11/2021 | Flat | | 16 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £166,000 | 08/11/2021 | Terraced | | 9 MANOR STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AJ | £165,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 9 ROYLES PLACE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AH | £185,000 | 18/08/2021 | Terraced | | 17 SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £195,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £114,000 (10 sales) **Area average:** £180,765 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £195,889 (48 Terraced, CW8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -63.2% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Waterloo Road, CW8 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Navigation Road, CW8 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Navigation Road, CW8 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £833/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.18% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *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 £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 14.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 7.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £456/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 26.2% *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:** £1,600/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.1% - **10y growth:** 17.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.5% - **5y growth (index):** 23.3% - **10y growth (index):** 51.8% ## 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)