For sale Semi-detached

142 MAIN ROAD

CREWE, SHAVINGTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 5DP

2 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 4 Apr 2026 (-119d)

£230,000

Reduced on 11 May 2026 · Was £240,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW2 5DP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 142 MAIN ROAD, CREWE, SHAVINGTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 5DP |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £125,000 Apr 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/05/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £657/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,945

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£45)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/0759-1201-6407-5935-2804)

## Description

***Offered for sale Chain Free***

A beautifully presented **two-bedroom cottage **in the heart of **Shavington**, offering charming character features, practical modern living, and the added benefit of **off-road parking for one car**.

This delightful home combines period charm with everyday convenience, featuring **decorative fireplaces, a real log burner/multi-fuel stove, gas central heating, and double glazing**. Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a move-in-ready property with warmth and character.

The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms and staircase to the first floor. The **lounge** is bright and inviting, enhanced by **two windows** that fill the room with natural light, alongside a **decorative fireplace** that creates an attractive focal point.

The separate **dining room** offers a wonderful space for entertaining and relaxing, complete with a **multi-fuel stove** that adds both warmth and charm.

The **kitchen** is well appointed with a four-ring electric hob, electric oven, extractor fan, integrated dishwasher, built-in combi microwave oven, space for a fridge/freezer, and a charming **stable door** leading outside.

The **bathroom** is located downstairs and is fitted with a bath and **mains-fed shower over**, WC, and wall-hung sink. There is also additional external plumbing suitable for a washing machine, creating a useful utility-style area.

Upstairs, **bedroom one** is a generous double bedroom at the front of the property featuring a **built-in storage cupboard**, while **bedroom two** is another well-proportioned room to the rear with **two windows** and a **decorative fireplace**, making it equally suited as a guest room, nursery, or home office.

Outside, the property benefits from a **private garden**, thoughtfully designed with a **mix of patio and grass lawn**, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining, relaxing, and easy maintenance.

Situated on **Main Road in sought-after Shavington**, the property enjoys excellent access to local amenities, schools, transport links, and nearby Crewe town centre.

This charming property is perfect for buyers looking for a **characterful home with modern comforts**, offered to the market **chain free** and ready to move straight into.

**Early viewing is highly recommended.**

**Location:**

Shavington is a large village to the south of Crewe and east of Nantwich offering a wide range of amenities and good road links but with the benefit of the countryside being moments away. The village offers an array of amenities including pubs and restaurants, convenience shops, primary and secondary school, leisure centre, medical practice and pharmacy. There are excellent road links to the larger towns of Nantwich, Crewe and Newcastle-under-Lyme and junction 16 of the M6 is only 6 miles away providing access to all the major cities. The major train station of Crewe is just 2.8 miles (approx.) away and the nearest airports are Manchester and Liverpool to the north and Birmingham to the south.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 142 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP | £125,000 | 10/04/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 OSBORNE GROVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5BY | £70,000 | 23/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 40 EARLS ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EZ | £197,500 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 67 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5JA | £225,700 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 128 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP | £200,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 123 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DL | £232,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 EARLS ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EZ | £175,000 | 15/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DELVES CLOSE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EX | £174,000 | 10/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 48 ALFRED POTTS WAY, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EF | £270,000 | 23/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 118 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DL | £185,000 | 17/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £261,245 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 LORDS MILL ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5ET | £196,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £225,495 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £246,996 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WALTER RHODES CLOSE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EQ | £260,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 LORDSMILL ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5ET | £217,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £274,995 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £117,500 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £259,995 | 21/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA | £266,995 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 MARTIN RAY DRIVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FT | £259,995 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MARTIN RAY DRIVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FT | £246,995 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 125 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP | £146,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 138B MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP | £510,000 | 02/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £285,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £218,121 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £212,805 (78 Semi-detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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, Hough Cottages, CW2 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Berkeley Towers, CW2 | £750/mo | 2 | 1.25 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £800/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-211/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.8%

*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:** £3,194/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 29.4%
- **10y growth:** 50.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.6%
- **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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£125,000 Apr 2013

Price per m²

£3,194/m²

Local average

£212,805 (+8.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,684 of 33,755)

Street crime

28 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Chain free character cottage
Private rear garden with patio and lawn
Cosy dining room with log burner / multi-fuel stove
Convenient driveway parking for one car
Two well-proportioned double bedrooms
Gas central heating and double glazing

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

*Offered for sale Chain Free*
A beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage in the heart of Shavington, offering charming character features, practical modern living, and the added benefit of off-road parking for one car.
This delightful home combines period charm with everyday convenience, featuring decorative fireplaces, a real log burner/multi-fuel stove, gas central heating, and double glazing. Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a move-in-ready property with warmth and character.
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms and staircase to the first floor. The lounge is bright and inviting, enhanced by two windows that fill the room with natural light, alongside a decorative fireplace that creates an attractive focal point.
The separate dining room offers a wonderful space for entertaining and relaxing, complete with a multi-fuel stove that adds both warmth and charm.
The kitchen is well appointed with a four-ring electric hob, electric oven, extractor fan, integrated dishwasher, built-in combi microwave oven, space for a fridge/freezer, and a charming stable door leading outside.
The bathroom is located downstairs and is fitted with a bath and mains-fed shower over, WC, and wall-hung sink. There is also additional external plumbing suitable for a washing machine, creating a useful utility-style area.
Upstairs, bedroom one is a generous double bedroom at the front of the property featuring a built-in storage cupboard, while bedroom two is another well-proportioned room to the rear with two windows and a decorative fireplace, making it equally suited as a guest room, nursery, or home office.
Outside, the property benefits from a private garden, thoughtfully designed with a mix of patio and grass lawn, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining, relaxing, and easy maintenance.
Situated on Main Road in sought-after Shavington, the property enjoys excellent access to local amenities, schools, transport links, and nearby Crewe town centre.
This charming property is perfect for buyers looking for a characterful home with modern comforts, offered to the market chain free and ready to move straight into.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Location:
Shavington is a large village to the south of Crewe and east of Nantwich offering a wide range of amenities and good road links but with the benefit of the countryside being moments away. The village offers an array of amenities including pubs and restaurants, convenience shops, primary and secondary school, leisure centre, medical practice and pharmacy. There are excellent road links to the larger towns of Nantwich, Crewe and Newcastle-under-Lyme and junction 16 of the M6 is only 6 miles away providing access to all the major cities. The major train station of Crewe is just 2.8 miles (approx.) away and the nearest airports are Manchester and Liverpool to the north and Birmingham to the south.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Nantwich

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 174102224

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 31/05/2023

Expiry date: 30/05/2033

Current heating cost: £657/year

Potential heating cost: £437/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,945

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Site Plan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£230,000	+84%
Sold	10/04/2013 (13 years ago)	£125,000	—

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
14 OSBORNE GROVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5BY	£70,000	23/01/2026	Semi-detached
40 EARLS ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EZ	£197,500	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
67 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5JA	£225,700	18/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 128 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP	£200,000	01/12/2025	Semi-detached
123 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DL	£232,000	01/12/2025	Semi-detached
22 EARLS ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EZ	£175,000	15/09/2025	Semi-detached
2 DELVES CLOSE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EX	£174,000	10/07/2025	Semi-detached
48 ALFRED POTTS WAY, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EF	£270,000	23/05/2025	Semi-detached
118 CREWE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DL	£185,000	17/01/2025	Semi-detached
12 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£261,245	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
15 LORDS MILL ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5ET	£196,000	01/12/2023	Semi-detached
27 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£225,495	23/11/2023	Semi-detached
29 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£246,996	09/11/2023	Semi-detached
3 WALTER RHODES CLOSE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5EQ	£260,000	06/10/2023	Semi-detached
15 LORDSMILL ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5ET	£217,000	31/07/2023	Semi-detached
14 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£274,995	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
10 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£117,500	21/07/2023	Semi-detached
6 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£259,995	21/06/2023	Semi-detached
4 FRANK DAWSON PLACE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GA	£266,995	09/06/2023	Semi-detached
16 MARTIN RAY DRIVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FT	£259,995	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
15 MARTIN RAY DRIVE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FT	£246,995	17/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 125 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP	£146,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 138B MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DP	£510,000	02/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £285,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £218,121 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 29.4%

10y growth 50.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 22.6%

10y (index) 53%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo

Realistic £982/mo

Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW2 5DP

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Innovations	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Shavington, Crewe Road / Sugar Loaf	0.0 miles
Shop	Petal Power	0.0 miles
Train station	Crewe	1.9 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.4 miles
Train station	Nantwich	3.0 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	4.1 miles
University	Keele University	8.5 miles
Hospital	Bradwell Hospital	8.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	17
Public order	3
Shoplifting	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Other crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Total incidents	28

Within 1 mile during May 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
Shavington Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2014
Shavington Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2014
The Berkeley Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2019
Pebble Brook Primary School	Primary	1.4 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2014
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 7 Jun 2012

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, Hough Cottages, CW2	£850/mo	2	0.87 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Penthouse, Berkeley Towers, CW2	£750/mo	2	1.25 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 4.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24×

Monthly cashflow £-211/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.8%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).