# 3 bedroom link detached house for sale (CW12 1JZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 OVERTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 1JZ | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 88 m² | | Last sold | £337,000 Oct 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 15/06/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £736/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,550 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£50) - 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/7432-2526-2100-0006-7292) ## Description A beautifully cared-for and continuously improved three-bedroom link-detached home, extended over the years and recently re-roofed — all tucked away on a quiet corner plot with TRULY COLOSSAL 100FT GARDENS. The sheer size and layout of the plot even suggest potential for a future BUILDING PLOT (subject to planning).Hidden at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac yet only moments from Congleton’s bustling town centre, this warm and welcoming home has been thoughtfully extended and tastefully renovated, offering stylish, comfortable living throughout.Upstairs features three bedrooms, an ensuite, and a modern bathroom suite. Downstairs delivers excellent space: reception porch, lounge, dining kitchen, living area, utility, cloakroom, and a side porch leading to the garage.Outside, prepare to be amazed — extensive block-paved driveway areas, an attached garage, and those vast, unexpected gardens that make this home truly stand out.The location is superb: just a short stroll from the ever-popular Astbury Mere Country Park, a vibrant community hub for walkers, runners, and water-based activities at the outdoor pursuits centre.Commuters will appreciate the easy access to Junctions 17 and 18 of the M6, plus the nearby railway station offering frequent connections to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. Manchester Airport is also within easy reach, and local bus routes are right on hand.A rare opportunity with space, potential, and an unbeatable position. Call us now to book your viewing. ## Property Photos - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/90520347/1176239) - FRONT - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/90520347/1176240) - DINING KITCHEN - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176241) - REAR - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176242) - LOUNGE - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/90520347/1176243) - BEDROOM 1 - ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/90520347/1176244) - BEDROOM 2 - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/90520347/1176245) - BATHROOM - ![DINING/LIVING AREA](/listings/photos/90520347/1176246) - DINING/LIVING AREA - ![PORCH](/listings/photos/90520347/1176247) - PORCH - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176248) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176249) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176250) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176251) - LOUNGE - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/90520347/1176252) - KITCHEN - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/90520347/1176253) - DINING KITCHEN - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/90520347/1176254) - DINING KITCHEN - ![DINING KITCHEN](/listings/photos/90520347/1176255) - DINING KITCHEN - ![DINING LIVING AREA](/listings/photos/90520347/1176256) - DINING LIVING AREA - ![UTILITY](/listings/photos/90520347/1176257) - UTILITY - ![W.C.](/listings/photos/90520347/1176258) - W.C. - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/90520347/1176259) - LANDING - ![LANDING](/listings/photos/90520347/1176260) - LANDING - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/90520347/1176261) - BEDROOM 1 - ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/90520347/1176262) - BEDROOM 1 - ![EN-SUITE](/listings/photos/90520347/1176263) - EN-SUITE - ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/90520347/1176264) - BEDROOM 2 - ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/90520347/1176265) - BEDROOM 3 - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/90520347/1176266) - BATHROOM - ![AERIAL](/listings/photos/90520347/1176267) - AERIAL - ![AERIAL PLOT](/listings/photos/90520347/1176268) - AERIAL PLOT - ![ELEVATED REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176269) - ELEVATED REAR - ![ELEVATED REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176270) - ELEVATED REAR - ![ELEVATED REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176271) - ELEVATED REAR - ![ELEVATED REAR PLOT](/listings/photos/90520347/1176272) - ELEVATED REAR PLOT - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176273) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176274) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176275) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176276) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176277) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176278) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176279) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176280) - REAR - ![REAR](/listings/photos/90520347/1176281) - REAR - ![DRIVEWAY](/listings/photos/90520347/1176282) - DRIVEWAY - ![ELEVATED FRONT](/listings/photos/90520347/1176283) - ELEVATED FRONT - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/90520347/1176284) - FRONT ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90520347/1176285) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/90520347/1176286) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 OVERTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JZ | £337,000 | 10/10/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 62 OBELISK WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FY | £465,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 VALLEY VIEW, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4EN | £332,050 | 27/11/2025 | Detached | | 52 OBELISK WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FY | £420,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached | | 50 OBELISK WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FY | £420,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 45 OVERTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JZ | £170,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 VALLEY VIEW, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4EN | £450,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 69 OBELISK WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FY | £380,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 84 BELGRAVE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HT | £230,000 | 02/11/2021 | Detached | | 3 LOWER MEADOW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4UX | £260,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £170,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £369,631 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £423,477 (95 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.4% ## 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 Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Dane Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e5c743e) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.05 miles | Rightmove | | [St. James Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c1b5160) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | Rightmove | | [Thorsten Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06e597e) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove | | [Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1c4b17) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Galloway Green, Congelton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5180f07) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 0.9 miles | Rightmove | | [Balmoral Gardens, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9de7748) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Fairmill Grove, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/67ee2ae) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Leigh Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6c519e4) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/813e3e4) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 2.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5d6e11e) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 2.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d24742) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 3 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,331/mo (11 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-242/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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:** £4,261/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.9% - **10y growth:** 50.1% ## 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)