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168 DAVENPORT AVENUE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6LZ

3 beds 1 baths 87 m² Listed 22 Jul 2022 (-1424d)

£150,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW2 6LZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 168 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6LZ |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £152,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/06/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £513/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2758-5094-7226-5188-8990)

## Description

Located on the outskirts of Crewe, bordering Wistaston, close to the railway station, and conveniently located close to the A500 with access to the M6, Davenport Avenue is one that really needs to be seen to be appreciated! Benefiting from three good sized bedrooms, a good sized living room, kitchen/dining room, down stairs toilet, double glazing throughout and a conservatory onto the large rear garden. We envisage this one to be extremely popular!

**Accommodation Comprises of:**

Entrance Porch: Perfect for storage of coats, shoes and other outdoor wear.

Entrance Hall: Storage, carpeted leading to the stairs and living room.

Living Room: Well proportioned, carpeted with views to the front of the property.

Kitchen/Dining Room: An array of cupboards finished in a white gloss and worksurfaces finished in a dark colour. Sink, oven and space for fridge freezer and washing machine. Windows giving views to the rear garden. The combi boiler is located in the kitchen and is 8 years old.

Downstairs WC: Toilet and sink.

Conservatory: With a ceiling fan, tiled throughout and patio doors to the garden.

Master Bedroom: Large double room with space for a king sized bed and bedroom furniture, windows to the front. Carpeted.

Second Bedroom: Good sized double room, storage cupboard, carpeted. Windows to the rear.

Third Bedroom: Good sized single room, carpeted, windows to the front.

Bathroom: Bath with shower over the bath, finished with panels, toilet, sink and vanity unit.

Outside: A good sized front garden facing onto parkland. To the rear, parking/ gated access to the rear garden, which is gravelled and flag stoned.

EPC band: C

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: A

## Property Photos

- ![Front View](/listings/photos/125251301/287399) - Front View
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/125251301/287400) - Conservatory
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/125251301/287401) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining Area](/listings/photos/125251301/287402) - Kitchen/Dining Area
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/125251301/287403) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/125251301/287404) - Kitchen
- ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/125251301/287405) - Downstairs WC
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/125251301/287406) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/125251301/287407) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/125251301/287408) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/125251301/287409) - Bedroom Three
- ![Stairs](/listings/photos/125251301/287410) - Stairs
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/125251301/287411) - Bathroom
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/125251301/287412) - Landing
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/125251301/287413) - Bathroom
- ![Patio](/listings/photos/125251301/287414) - Patio
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/125251301/287415) - Garden
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/125251301/287416) - Rear View
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/125251301/287417) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![168DavenportAveCrewe-High (1)](/listings/photos/125251301/287418) - 168DavenportAveCrewe-High (1)

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3862365
- **Address:** 168 Davenport Avenue, CREWE, CW2 6LZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/07/2006
- **Work Completed:** 22/06/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 168 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LZ | £152,000 | 28/04/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6NQ | £123,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 75 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY | £165,000 | 01/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 68 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY | £90,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 130 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY | £165,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 122 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LT | £135,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 70 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LQ | £130,000 | 10/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 69 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LQ | £150,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £136,857 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £211,457 (63 Semi-detached, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Goode Way, CW2 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £239/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.6%

*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:** £1,724/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26%
- **10y growth:** 53.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.5%

## 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

87 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£152,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£1,724/m²

Local average

£211,457 (-29.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,991 of 33,755)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Close to Schools
Views of Parkland
Downstairs WC
Good sized Kitchen
Garden
Parking
Conservatory
3 well proportioned bedrooms
Ideal investment opportunity
Ideal first home

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Attention first time buyers and investors! This gem has just come to market - viewings can be booked now to reserve your slot. All viewings must be booked in advance and can be made 24/7 via the online hub or by calling head office.
Located on the outskirts of Crewe, bordering Wistaston, close to the railway station, and conveniently located close to the A500 with access to the M6, Davenport Avenue is one that really needs to be seen to be appreciated! Benefiting from three good sized bedrooms, a good sized living room, kitchen/dining room, down stairs toilet, double glazing throughout and a conservatory onto the large rear garden. We envisage this one to be extremely popular!
Accommodation Comprises of:
Entrance Porch: Perfect for storage of coats, shoes and other outdoor wear.
Entrance Hall: Storage, carpeted leading to the stairs and living room.
Living Room: Well proportioned, carpeted with views to the front of the property.
Kitchen/Dining Room: An array of cupboards finished in a white gloss and worksurfaces finished in a dark colour. Sink, oven and space for fridge freezer and washing machine. Windows giving views to the rear garden. The combi boiler is located in the kitchen and is 8 years old.
Downstairs WC: Toilet and sink.
Conservatory: With a ceiling fan, tiled throughout and patio doors to the garden.
Master Bedroom: Large double room with space for a king sized bed and bedroom furniture, windows to the front. Carpeted.
Second Bedroom: Good sized double room, storage cupboard, carpeted. Windows to the rear.
Third Bedroom: Good sized single room, carpeted, windows to the front.
Bathroom: Bath with shower over the bath, finished with panels, toilet, sink and vanity unit.
Outside: A good sized front garden facing onto parkland. To the rear, parking/ gated access to the rear garden, which is gravelled and flag stoned.
EPC band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: A

Listed by

North West & Midlands

Yopa Property Ltd

Reference: 125251301

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/06/2018

Expiry date: 24/06/2028

Current heating cost: £513/year

Potential heating cost: £478/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

168DavenportAveCrewe-High (1)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3862365

Property Details

Street: 168 Davenport Avenue

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 6LZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/07/2006

Work Completed: 22/06/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£152,000	—

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
11 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6NQ	£123,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
75 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY	£165,000	01/09/2025	Semi-detached
68 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY	£90,000	01/11/2023	Semi-detached
130 CLAUGHTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EY	£165,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
122 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LT	£135,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
70 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LQ	£130,000	10/08/2021	Semi-detached
69 DAVENPORT AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LQ	£150,000	18/06/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £136,857 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26%

10y growth 53.9%

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

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 25.2%

10y (index) 56.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW2 6LZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Crewe, Davenport Avenue / The Raven	0.0 miles
Shop	Treasured Memories Bespoke Lifecasting	0.2 miles
Shop	Homefeeds	0.3 miles
Train station	Crewe	0.8 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	1.3 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	3.0 miles
Train station	Nantwich	3.3 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	7.8 miles
University	Keele University	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	85
Public order	18
Criminal damage and arson	12
Anti-social behaviour	9
Drugs	8
Other theft	8
Shoplifting	7
Burglary	5
Other crime	4
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	164

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Pebble Brook Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2014
Westminster Nursery School	Nursery	0.6 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2014
Cheshire College - South & West	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
The Berkeley Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2019
Ruskin Community High School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2015

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
3 Bed End Terrace, Goode Way, CW2	£950/mo	3	0.42 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.63%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750

Target investor price (1%) £95,000

Gross yield 7.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.2×

Monthly cashflow £239/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.6%

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).