For sale Detached

5 BUCKWORTH ROAD

CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4WA

4 beds 2 baths 124 m² Listed 21 Jan 2026 (-122d)

£425,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 4WA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 BUCKWORTH ROAD, CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4WA |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £407,995 Jan 2023 |

## Description

The ground floor comprises; Entrance hall, guest WC, lounge and gorgeous dining kitchen (plus utility!) whilst upstairs the galleried landing gives access to four spacious bedrooms, the master of which is serviced by a striking en suite and the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by a luxurious family bathroom.

Outside the home is a private lawned garden that's just perfect for entertaining and relaxing whilst last but not least is a very handy driveway at the side of the property leading to a most useful detached garage!

Locally, the area offers the very best of town and country living and is surrounded by luscious Cheshire countryside yet well positioned for Congleton town centre and very efficient commuter links at Congletons new link road.

Read on to find out more, view our video, floor plan and photos then call us here at Chris Hamriding Estate Agents to book a viewing!

EPC Rating: B**Lounge**

Dimensions: 6.54 x 3.44 (21'5" x 11'3").

**Living kitchen area**

Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.04 (11'9" x 9'11").

**Living dining area**

Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.5 (14'5" x 11'5").

**Utility room**

Dimensions: 2.03 x 1.87 (6'7" x 6'1").

**Master bedroom**

Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.66 (14'1" x 12'0").

**Bedroom two**

Dimensions: 3.53 x 3.27 (11'6" x 10'8").

**Bedroom three**

Dimensions: 3.53 x 3.18 (11'6" x 10'5").

**Bedroom four**

Dimensions: 2.93 x 2.58 (9'7" x 8'5").

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/171242033/173269) - First Floor
- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/171242033/173272) - Ground Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171242033/173278) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA | £407,995 | 25/01/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 CYPRESS GROVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZD | £525,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| 6 WELLINGTONIA DRIVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZB | £380,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 4 BLUE CEDAR WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZA | £615,000 | 09/02/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA | £224,995 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA | £224,995 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA | £346,995 | 25/01/2023 | Detached |
| 9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD | £2,550,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD | £2,360,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 1 REDWOOD WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZF | £368,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached |
| 1 WELLINGTONIA DRIVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZB | £485,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
| 35 BLUE CEDAR WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZA | £320,000 | 04/06/2021 | Detached |
| IVY COTTAGE BACK LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4RB | £441,000 | 27/05/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £265,662 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £893,778 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £424,873 (88 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0%

## 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 Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91523c5) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.14 miles | Rightmove |
| [Field View Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/231b890) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.79 miles | Rightmove |
| [Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4293e) | £2,200/mo | 4 | 1.63 miles | Rightmove |
| [Rutland Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/02cfca7) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 1.72 miles | Rightmove |
| [Quayside, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6cdc68b) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 2.18 miles | Rightmove |
| [Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb14497) | £3,750/mo | 4 | 2.46 miles | Rightmove |
| [71 Moss Road, Astbury, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a2d7047) | £2,500/mo | 4 | 2.72 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/afe1a0f) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 4.62 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £2,113/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £187,500

*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 £1,875/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.6%
- **10y growth:** 47.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## 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

124 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£407,995 Jan 2023

Local average

£424,873 (+0%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,784 of 33,755)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Stunning detached home
Detached garage and driveway
Pleasant lawned gardens
Exclusive development in affluent area
Four generous bedrooms
Two luxury bathrooms
Fabulous living kitchen and utility
Close to shops, schools, countryside and commuting
Must be viewed!

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Occupying perhaps one of the best plots on the development, this attractive beautiful detached home enjoys a gorgeous aspect that we feel is a real rarity on any newly built estate! Having been recently constructed, the home benefits from a range of upgraded options and provides a very stylish lifestyle that's ready to be enjoyed from the moment you move in!
The ground floor comprises; Entrance hall, guest WC, lounge and gorgeous dining kitchen (plus utility!) whilst upstairs the galleried landing gives access to four spacious bedrooms, the master of which is serviced by a striking en suite and the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by a luxurious family bathroom.
Outside the home is a private lawned garden that's just perfect for entertaining and relaxing whilst last but not least is a very handy driveway at the side of the property leading to a most useful detached garage!
Locally, the area offers the very best of town and country living and is surrounded by luscious Cheshire countryside yet well positioned for Congleton town centre and very efficient commuter links at Congletons new link road.
Read on to find out more, view our video, floor plan and photos then call us here at Chris Hamriding Estate Agents to book a viewing!
EPC Rating: BLounge
Dimensions: 6.54 x 3.44 (21'5" x 11'3").
Living kitchen area
Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.04 (11'9" x 9'11").
Living dining area
Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.5 (14'5" x 11'5").
Utility room
Dimensions: 2.03 x 1.87 (6'7" x 6'1").
Master bedroom
Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.66 (14'1" x 12'0").
Bedroom two
Dimensions: 3.53 x 3.27 (11'6" x 10'8").
Bedroom three
Dimensions: 3.53 x 3.18 (11'6" x 10'5").
Bedroom four
Dimensions: 2.93 x 2.58 (9'7" x 8'5").

Listed by

Congleton

Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates

Reference: 171242033

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

First Floor

Ground Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£425,000	+4.2%
Sold	25/01/2023 (3 years ago)	£407,995	—

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
6 CYPRESS GROVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZD	£525,000	05/05/2023	Detached
6 WELLINGTONIA DRIVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZB	£380,000	14/04/2023	Detached
4 BLUE CEDAR WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZA	£615,000	09/02/2023	Detached
Same street 4 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA	£224,995	31/01/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 2 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA	£224,995	31/01/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 3 BUCKWORTH ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4WA	£346,995	25/01/2023	Detached
9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD	£2,550,000	28/10/2022	Detached
9B CHELFORD ROAD, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QD	£2,360,000	01/04/2022	Detached
1 REDWOOD WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZF	£368,000	14/01/2022	Detached
1 WELLINGTONIA DRIVE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZB	£485,000	25/06/2021	Detached
35 BLUE CEDAR WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZA	£320,000	04/06/2021	Detached
IVY COTTAGE BACK LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4RB	£441,000	27/05/2021	Detached

Street average: £265,662 (3 sales)

Area average: £893,778 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.6%

10y growth 47.5%

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

1y (index) 0.7%

5y (index) 21.5%

10y (index) 51.1%

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 Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 4WA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	West Heath, Longdown Road / Black Firs Primary	0.5 miles
Bus stop	Somerford, Holmes Chapel Road / Dalebrook Road	0.5 miles
Shop	Constantinos	0.9 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.9 miles
Hospital	Congleton War Memorial Hospital	2.3 miles
Train station	Congleton	2.7 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	4.5 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	7.3 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	9.0 miles
University	Buxton & Leek College	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	13
Public order	3
Shoplifting	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	23

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Black Firs Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2013
Congleton High School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2015
The Quinta Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2023
Aidenswood School	Other	1.5 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.6 miles	Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024

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
Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12	£1,750/mo	4	0.14 miles	Rightmove
Field View Road, Congleton, CW12	£1,400/mo	4	0.79 miles	Rightmove
Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12	£2,200/mo	4	1.63 miles	Rightmove
Rutland Close, Congleton	£1,700/mo	4	1.72 miles	Rightmove
Quayside, Congleton, CW12	£1,600/mo	4	2.18 miles	Rightmove
Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton	£3,750/mo	4	2.46 miles	Rightmove
71 Moss Road, Astbury, CW12	£2,500/mo	4	2.72 miles	Rightmove
Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG	£2,000/mo	4	4.62 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £2,113/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £234,375

Target investor price (1%) £187,500

Gross yield 5.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.9×

Monthly cashflow £-11/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.1%

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).