# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM14 5DZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Cromwell Road, Warley, CM14, CM14 5DZ | | Price | £417,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £390,000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £970/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7920-9013-0344-5004-1573) ## Description This character semi-detached cottage, offering two bedrooms is now available with the added benefit of no onward chain. Boasting a garden room and an open plan living/kitchen area, this property exudes charm and warmth. With good access to Brentwood Mainline Station and Warley Country Park, convenience and outdoor enjoyment are at your fingertips. The cottage's stylish touches create a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a small family or a couple seeking a cosy retreat. The lovely garden provides a serene outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining. Situated in a sought-after location with easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links, this property offers both accessibility and desirability. (Ref: BES250318) ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/167296823/814272) - Front - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/167296823/814273) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/167296823/814274) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/167296823/814275) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/167296823/814276) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/167296823/814277) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/167296823/814278) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/167296823/814279) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/167296823/814280) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/167296823/814281) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/167296823/814282) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/167296823/814283) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/167296823/814284) - Picture No. 23 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/167296823/814285) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167296823/814286) - EPC Rating Graph ## 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] 73 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DZ | £390,000 | 24/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 46 KAVANAGHS ROAD, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 4NE | £625,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 26 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DT | £395,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 46 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DT | £445,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 183 CRESCENT ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JB | £460,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 173 CRESCENT ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JB | £360,500 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 THE CHASE, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5EB | £390,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 MILTON ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5ED | £562,500 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 WARLEY WOODS CRESCENT, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JD | £661,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 89 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DZ | £460,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced | | 9 WARLEY WOODS CRESCENT, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JD | £640,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 ST PETERS ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JF | £417,500 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 185 CRESCENT ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JB | £480,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 103 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DZ | £645,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] NEW COTTAGE, 72 CROMWELL ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5DZ | £420,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | 207 CRESCENT ROAD, WARLEY, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM14 5JB | £425,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £478,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £488,458 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £591,684 (19 Semi-detached, CM14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -29.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brentwood). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,452/mo - **Realistic:** £1,613/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,774/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,022/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 Flat, Queens Road, CM14 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000 *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 £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-364/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6% *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:** £7,198/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.3% - **10y growth:** 12.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Brentwood; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 14.2% - **10y growth (index):** 34.7% ## 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)