For sale Semi-detached

24 CRABMILL DRIVE

SANDBACH, ELWORTH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3HX

2 beds 1 baths 872 sq ft Listed 29 Jun 2026 (-24d)

£230,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 3HX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 CRABMILL DRIVE, SANDBACH, ELWORTH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3HX |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £124,995 Oct 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/04/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £836/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,620

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- 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/5819-4024-5000-0044-1292)

## Description

The accommodation is well-presented and thoughtfully arranged. To the ground floor, an inviting entrance hall leads into a comfortable lounge, a fitted kitchen, and a separate dining room, providing versatile living space. A bathroom completes the ground floor layout. To the first floor, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, there is a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, with the remainder laid to shingle for ease of maintenance. To the rear, a good-sized private garden features a large patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and is bordered by a variety of established shrubs and plants.

A particular highlight of this home is the addition of an outside office space along with useful storage, offering excellent flexibility for those working from home or requiring extra space.

This delightful property combines comfortable living with a convenient location and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90276777/1027589) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/90276777/1027590) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4383457
- **Address:** 24 Crabmill Drive, SANDBACH, CW11 3HX
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/01/2007
- **Work Completed:** 21/12/2006
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 CRABMILL DRIVE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HX | £124,995 | 12/10/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £350,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £415,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA | £227,000 | 06/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 2A CRABMILL DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HX | £240,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 58 ELWORTH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HN | £156,667 | 17/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 44 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG | £215,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 46 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £240,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA | £290,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 66 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £250,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA | £340,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 ELWORTH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HN | £260,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 191 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3EJ | £280,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 GIBSON CRESCENT, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HW | £175,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 73 SCHOOL LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HU | £230,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 193 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3EJ | £285,000 | 06/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £390,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 GIBSON CRESCENT, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HW | £200,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG | £75,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HE | £230,000 | 27/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG | £190,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF | £288,250 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 CRABMILL DRIVE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HX | £205,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £222,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £254,346 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £263,549 (51 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900

*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:** £2,840/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.2%
- **10y growth:** 58.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 53%

## 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

81 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£124,995 Oct 2018

Price per m²

£2,840/m²

Local average

£263,549 (-12.7%)

Street crime

69 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Semi-Detached Dormer Bungalow
Two Bedrooms
Close To The Station & Schools
Driveway For Several Cars
Low Maintenance Rear Garden
Outbuilding

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in the highly sought-after area of Elworth, Sandbach, this charming two-bedroom semi-detached dormer bungalow enjoys a fantastic location within easy reach of well-regarded schools and the train station, making it ideal for commuters and families alike.

The accommodation is well-presented and thoughtfully arranged. To the ground floor, an inviting entrance hall leads into a comfortable lounge, a fitted kitchen, and a separate dining room, providing versatile living space. A bathroom completes the ground floor layout. To the first floor, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, there is a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, with the remainder laid to shingle for ease of maintenance. To the rear, a good-sized private garden features a large patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and is bordered by a variety of established shrubs and plants.

A particular highlight of this home is the addition of an outside office space along with useful storage, offering excellent flexibility for those working from home or requiring extra space.

This delightful property combines comfortable living with a convenient location and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Listed by

Sandbach

Spicerhaart

Reference: 90276777

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/04/2021

Expiry date: 13/04/2031

Current heating cost: £836/year

Potential heating cost: £552/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,620

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
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 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4383457

Property Details

Street: 24 Crabmill Drive

Town: SANDBACH

Postcode: CW11 3HX

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2007

Work Completed: 21/12/2006

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	—	£230,000	+84%
Sold	12/10/2018 (7 years ago)	£124,995	—

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
9 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£350,000	17/12/2025	Semi-detached
21 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£415,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
30 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA	£227,000	06/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 2A CRABMILL DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HX	£240,000	04/07/2025	Semi-detached
58 ELWORTH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HN	£156,667	17/04/2025	Semi-detached
44 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG	£215,000	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
46 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£240,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
67 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA	£290,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
66 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£250,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
18 ABBEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HA	£340,000	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
55 ELWORTH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HN	£260,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
191 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3EJ	£280,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
10 GIBSON CRESCENT, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HW	£175,000	28/09/2022	Semi-detached
73 SCHOOL LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HU	£230,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
193 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3EJ	£285,000	06/09/2022	Semi-detached
84 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£390,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
8 GIBSON CRESCENT, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HW	£200,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
10 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG	£75,000	16/06/2022	Semi-detached
24 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HE	£230,000	27/04/2022	Semi-detached
28 RUSCOE AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HG	£190,000	22/04/2022	Semi-detached
7 DEANS LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HF	£288,250	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 12 CRABMILL DRIVE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HX	£205,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £222,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £254,346 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.2%

10y growth 58.5%

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

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 22.6%

10y (index) 53%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £881/mo

Realistic £979/mo

Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Elworth, Middlewich Road / Primary School	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Elworth, Middlewich Road / Co-op	0.2 miles
Shop	Jon Marc	0.3 miles
Shop	S.T. Jathus Newsagents	0.3 miles
Train station	Sandbach	0.4 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	3.9 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	4.0 miles
Hospital	Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre	10.3 miles
University	Keele University	11.1 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	29
Anti-social behaviour	9
Public order	9
Burglary	4
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Total incidents	69

Within 1 mile during May 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
Elworth CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2018
Elworth Hall Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022
Sandbach School	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach Primary Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £122,375

Target investor price (1%) £97,900

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).

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