Sold STC Semi-detached

193 FORD LANE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3JH

3 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 3 Jul 2025 (-345d)

£190,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW1 3JH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 193 FORD LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3JH |
| Price | £190,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 88 m² |
| Last sold | £191,000 Dec 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 27/09/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £824/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,530

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£30)
- 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/2782-1183-6534-1962-4341)

## Description

Discover this spacious and versatile family home, offering well-proportioned rooms and a practical layout.

Step through a welcoming entrance hallway into a generous lounge featuring beautiful bay windows with an elevated outlook. The rear kitchen provides plenty of space for appliances, while the adjoining conservatory offers extra living space.

Upstairs, the home features three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedrooms one and two are comfortable doubles, while the third is a single room. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a bath with shower over, sink, and WC.

Set back from the road, the property benefits from an elevated outlook and a generous rear garden, complete with a paved patio for low maintenance, and an outbuilding. There is also a garage that can be found a short walk away from the property.

This fantastic home has so much to offer and is a must-see!

Within a short walk, you will find a Post Office, a local pub, and a convenience store, while Crewe's center—with its wide selection of supermarkets, shops, bars, and restaurants—is just a 10-minute drive away.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: C

EPC Rating: D

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164132072/94408) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/164132072/94413) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4901216
- **Address:** 193 Ford Lane, CREWE, CW1 3JH
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 02/07/2007
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 193 FORD LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JH | £191,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 PRINCESS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TU | £165,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TT | £140,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 189 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL | £145,000 | 12/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 118 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL | £187,000 | 27/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 DENESIDE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3ST | £150,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 209 FORD LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JH | £127,000 | 18/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 KINLOCH CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LT | £173,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW | £140,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HELMSDALE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3UH | £165,000 | 12/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW | £149,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 BURJEN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TP | £175,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 134 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL | £95,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 FORD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JL | £85,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 DENESIDE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3ST | £180,000 | 05/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 KINLOCH CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LT | £166,500 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 REID STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TX | £207,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 160 BADGER AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JW | £95,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TT | £156,250 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 173 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL | £175,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW | £160,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW | £180,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £127,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £154,463 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £180,996 (62 Semi-detached, CW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,159/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16%
- **10y growth:** 40%

## 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

88 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£191,000 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£2,159/m²

Local average

£180,996 (+5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,526 of 33,755)

Street crime

439 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Elevated perspective
Two living areas
Conservatory & Kitchen
Three bedrooms
Family bathroom
Large garden that isn't over looked
Garage
Character features
Selling with no onward chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Whitegates Crewe is delighted to present this spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally located in a highly sought-after area. Offering generous living accommodation, the property features two reception rooms, a well-appointed kitchen, and a bright conservatory. Outside, the large rear garden provides an excellent space. Situated within easy reach of Crewe town centre, Leighton Hospital, and a selection of highly regarded primary schools, this home is perfectly suited to families and first-time buyers alike. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed. Contact Whitegates in Crewe for more information.

Discover this spacious and versatile family home, offering well-proportioned rooms and a practical layout.

Step through a welcoming entrance hallway into a generous lounge featuring beautiful bay windows with an elevated outlook. The rear kitchen provides plenty of space for appliances, while the adjoining conservatory offers extra living space.

Upstairs, the home features three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedrooms one and two are comfortable doubles, while the third is a single room. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a bath with shower over, sink, and WC.

Set back from the road, the property benefits from an elevated outlook and a generous rear garden, complete with a paved patio for low maintenance, and an outbuilding. There is also a garage that can be found a short walk away from the property.

This fantastic home has so much to offer and is a must-see!

Within a short walk, you will find a Post Office, a local pub, and a convenience store, while Crewe's center—with its wide selection of supermarkets, shops, bars, and restaurants—is just a 10-minute drive away.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: D

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service

Listed by

Crewe

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 164132072

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/09/2021

Expiry date: 27/09/2031

Current heating cost: £824/year

Potential heating cost: £526/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,530

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 (£30)
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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4901216

Property Details

Street: 193 Ford Lane

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW1 3JH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 24/07/2007

Work Completed: 02/07/2007

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
Listed for sale	—	£190,000	-0.5%
Sold	17/12/2021 (4 years ago)	£191,000	—

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
33 PRINCESS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TU	£165,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
26 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TT	£140,000	18/07/2025	Semi-detached
189 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL	£145,000	12/07/2024	Semi-detached
118 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL	£187,000	27/11/2023	Semi-detached
30 DENESIDE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3ST	£150,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 209 FORD LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JH	£127,000	18/10/2023	Terraced
23 KINLOCH CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LT	£173,000	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
23 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW	£140,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
11 HELMSDALE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3UH	£165,000	12/06/2023	Semi-detached
53 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW	£149,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
6 BURJEN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TP	£175,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
134 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL	£95,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
16 FORD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JL	£85,000	13/12/2022	Semi-detached
38 DENESIDE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3ST	£180,000	05/12/2022	Semi-detached
3 KINLOCH CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LT	£166,500	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
22 REID STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TX	£207,500	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
160 BADGER AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JW	£95,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
38 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TT	£156,250	28/07/2022	Semi-detached
173 HOLLAND STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3SL	£175,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
7 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW	£160,000	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
6 ELLIS STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3TW	£180,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £127,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £154,463 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16%

10y growth 40%

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 CW1 3JH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Crewe, Badger Avenue / Ford Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Broad Street Stores	0.2 miles
Shop	Stuart Palin's Quality Butcher	0.3 miles
Train station	Crewe	1.4 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	1.4 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	1.5 miles
Train station	Sandbach	3.9 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	6.0 miles
University	Keele University	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	186
Public order	45
Shoplifting	42
Anti-social behaviour	41
Criminal damage and arson	32
Drugs	31
Other theft	21
Burglary	10
Other crime	9
Vehicle crime	8
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	6
Robbery	2
Total incidents	439

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
St Michael's Community Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Adelaide School	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 13 Mar 2018
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021
Lavender Field School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2023
Underwood West Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.51%

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).