For sale Detached

HAZELGATES

CROXTON LANE, MIDDLEWICH, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE CW10 9EZ

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 17 Mar 2026 (-85d)

£400,000

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Reduced on 5 May 2026 · Was £425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£206,500 Apr 2003

Price per m²

£4,762/m²

Local average

£359,360 (+11.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,810 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Impressive double-fronted detached bungalow
  • Part of highly regarded residential address
  • 3 bedrooms or option for reception room
  • Detached garage and secure gated entrance
  • Superb imprinted concrete driveway
  • Secluded rear gardens

Additional details

Parking
Gated, Off street
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

Hazelgates is an impressive double-fronted detached bungalow, built in the 1950s and occupying an attractive position in Croxton Lane. The property stands behind a secure gated entrance with a superb imprinted concrete driveway providing parking for several vehicles and leading to a detached garage. With gas central heating and PVCu double-glazing comprises entrance hall with ladders to a large loft space, lounge with feature marble fireplace and a light spacious fitted kitchen/diner. There are three bedrooms to include a fitted master bedroom, offering flexibility for one to be used as an additional reception room, and an upgraded bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from mature front and rear gardens a useful freezer/utility room.
Croxton Lane is a long established and highly regarded residential address within the Cheshire town of Middlewich. The property enjoys a convenient yet pleasant setting, being within easy reach of the town centre where a range of everyday amenities, independent shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities can be found. The area is also well placed for commuting, with straightforward access to the M6 Motorway via the nearby junction at Holmes Chapel, providing links to the North West’s major commercial centres. Surrounding the town is some delightful Cheshire countryside, offering opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, giving the location an appealing balance of accessibility and rural character.
SERVICES: All main services are all connected. TENURE: We are informed that the property is Freehold and free from chief rent. NOTE We must advise prospective purchasers that none of the fittings or services have been tested. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own independent reports. ASSESSMENTS: Cheshire West and Chester Council tax band - D. Energy Efficiency Rating TBC

Listed by

Northwich

Edward Mellor Ltd

Reference: 173409296

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/03/2026

Current heating cost: £1,089/year

Potential heating cost: £739/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £400,000 +93.7%
Sold 28/04/2003 (23 years ago) £206,500 —

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 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA £100,000 09/01/2026 Detached
3 BEECHFIELD DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QE £480,000 17/12/2025 Detached
2 CHESTNUT CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QJ £273,000 25/08/2023 Detached
30 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB £181,000 18/11/2022 Detached
33 CHESTNUT CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QJ £303,000 11/11/2022 Detached
1 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA £340,000 28/10/2022 Detached
10 CROXTON LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9EZ £398,300 21/10/2022 Detached
21 FINNEYS LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DA £400,000 21/10/2022 Detached
6 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB £300,000 15/09/2022 Detached
18 CANALSIDE WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RH £285,000 28/06/2022 Detached
8 CANALSIDE WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RH £285,000 12/04/2022 Detached
13 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £229,995 11/04/2022 Detached
1 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £234,995 25/03/2022 Detached
11 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £289,995 17/03/2022 Detached
9 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £289,995 15/03/2022 Detached
5 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £399,500 16/02/2022 Detached
3 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £395,000 11/02/2022 Detached
2 WATERSIDE WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9HP £235,000 13/01/2022 Detached
7 NURSERY CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9FB £224,995 12/01/2022 Detached
12 PADDOCK VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DB £295,000 02/12/2021 Detached

Area average: £296,989 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.1%
10y growth 91.5%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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

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Address

Croxton Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Middlewich, Chester Road / Croxton Lane 0.2 miles
Shop Lidl 0.3 miles
Shop Wash Me 0.3 miles
Train station Winsford 1.7 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 1.9 miles
Train station Sandbach 4.2 miles
Hospital The NeuroMuscular Centre 4.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 16
Public order 6
Anti-social behaviour 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other theft 3
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 2
Total incidents 36

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
Middlewich Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Middlewich High School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 5 Feb 2023
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 11 Nov 2013
Cledford Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 16 Jun 2019
Compass Community Cledford Park Other 1.5 miles Good — 15 Jun 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).