# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 3GF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3GF | | Price | £320,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 154 m² | | Last sold | £230,000 Aug 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 23/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £843/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9320-2164-4500-2925-5545) ## Description The Property **NO CHAIN** Welcome to 15 Rubin Drive, Crewe (CW1 3GF) — an exceptional and spacious five-bedroom detached family home offering over 1,800 sq. ft. of beautifully arranged living accommodation. Set across three floors, this property combines modern comfort, versatility, and generous proportions throughout — ideal for growing families or those seeking flexible living space. Upon entering, a welcoming hallway leads to a bright and stylish lounge with a feature bay window, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The heart of the home lies to the rear — a superb open-plan kitchen/dining room, offering ample space for cooking, dining, and entertaining. Patio doors open onto the rear garden, filling the space with natural light and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Completing the ground floor is a utility room and a convenient WC, along with internal access to the integral garage. The first floor provides four generously sized bedrooms, two of which feature en-suite shower rooms, while a modern family bathroom serves the remaining rooms. This layout offers excellent flexibility, ideal for family members, guests, or home-working setups. The second floor is dedicated to a stunning main bedroom suite, boasting an impressive bedroom area, a spacious dressing room, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. There’s also handy attic storage, perfect for keeping the home clutter-free. Externally, the property features a private rear garden — ideal for outdoor entertaining, family activities, or simply relaxing. To the front, there’s a driveway providing off-road parking and access to the integral garage. Location Rubin Drive is situated within a sought-after modern development in Crewe, offering a peaceful residential setting with easy access to local amenities. Nearby, you’ll find a variety of shops, supermarkets, schools, and parks, as well as excellent transport connections. Crewe is well known for its mainline railway station, providing fast links to Manchester, Birmingham, and London — perfect for commuters. The nearby A500, M6 (J16), and A534 make travel across Cheshire and beyond straightforward. Families will appreciate the proximity to well-regarded local schools, and the surrounding area offers a mix of green spaces and leisure facilities. With its substantial size, versatile layout, and convenient location, 15 Rubin Drive presents a superb opportunity for anyone seeking a high-quality family home in a thriving area. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and features this property has to offer. TO BOOK A VIEWING WITH PURPLEBRICKS - You can use the brochure link in the full property description in the Rightmove advert or book online via the Purplebricks Website, App, or phone our main number found on Google. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169908) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169912) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169915) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169919) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169923) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169926) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169929) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169933) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169937) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169941) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169944) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169947) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169105784/169961) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169105784/169965) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/169105784/169981) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GF | £230,000 | 11/08/2017 | Detached | | 15 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GF | £193,000 | 08/06/2015 | Detached | | 15 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GF | £180,000 | 02/10/2012 | Detached | | 15 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GF | £172,500 | 25/09/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 82 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £328,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 4 BARNATO CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GH | £260,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £280,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 6 ALLMAN CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NY | £315,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | 16 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £210,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | 7 CLAYTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3QQ | £283,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 15 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £315,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 RUBIN DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GF | £145,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced | | 3 ASTBURY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3WY | £292,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 60 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £262,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 27 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £265,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 92 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £342,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 88 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £315,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 BARNATO CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GH | £322,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 82 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £325,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 95 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NX | £260,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 18 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £310,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 BOLSHAW CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3WX | £325,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 47 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NX | £270,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 CLAYTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3QQ | £230,000 | 02/11/2021 | Detached | | 39 CHASSAGNE SQUARE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GJ | £180,000 | 14/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £145,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £284,475 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £295,630 (50 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8.2% ## 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):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,200 *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:** £2,078/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.9% - **10y growth:** 33.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.8% ## 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)