# 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

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.

## Property Photos

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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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Elton Road, CW11 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Welland Close, CW11 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £800/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-211/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.8%

*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:** £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)

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