To let Flat

8A

KINSEY STREET, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 1ES

1 beds 1 baths 334 sq ft Listed 19 Aug 2026 (-5d)

£595 pcm

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# 1 bedroom flat for rent (CW12 1ES)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8A, KINSEY STREET, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 1ES |
| Price | £595 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 31 m² |
| Last sold | £34,000 Apr 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 05/10/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £820/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,220

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£45)
- L2 (£800 - £1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2295-6168-6322-9228-6223)

## Description

Presenting a freshly painted one-bedroom flat situated within a well-maintained residential development. Upon entering, spacious open-plan living and dining area, designed to maximise natural light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with a range of integrated appliances and ample storage, making it ideal for both every-day use and entertaining guests. The generously sized bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, featuring built-in wardrobes and plenty of room for additional furnishings, while the contemporary bathroom is finished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings,  shower, a sleek vanity unit, and tasteful tiling. Neutral décor throughout the flat allows for easy personalisation, and double glazing ensures a quiet and energy-efficient environment. Additional benefits include secure entry to the building (providing peace of mind for residents), a dedicated storage cupboard within the flat, and efficient electric heating for year-round comfort. The development itself is well cared for, with clean and tidy communal areas maintained regularly by a professional management company. This property is ideally located for access to local amenities, including shops, cafés, and public transport links, which provide convenient connections to key destinations in the area. , this one-bedroom flat offers an excellent blend of practicality and style. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and value on offer.  Do not miss your chance to secure this attractive flat, which combines modern living with a highly convenient location, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy all the benefits of urban living in a comfortable and contemporary setting. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office and our team will be delighted to assist you.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #13419879
- **Address:** 8a Kinsey Street, CONGLETON, CW12 1ES
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/03/2019
- **Work Completed:** 24/01/2019
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## 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):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3495e08) | £595/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lawton Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9ad57fa) | £700/mo | 1 | 0.04 miles | Rightmove |
| [Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e64b2c6) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.14 miles | Rightmove |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2b4a5df) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.7 miles | Rightmove |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/de34b85) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.7 miles | Rightmove |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c8e2ac5) | £750/mo | 1 | 0.7 miles | Rightmove |
| [Swettenham Heath; Congleton. CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3af25b) | £850/mo | 1 | 3.6 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £699/mo (7 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £695/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1401.7%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £598/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4159.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £19/m²

## 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

Floor area

31 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,541 of 33,755)

Street crime

175 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Presenting a freshly painted one-bedroom flat situated within a well-maintained residential development. Upon entering, spacious open-plan living and dining area, designed to maximise natural light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with a range of integrated appliances and ample storage, making it ideal for both every-day use and entertaining guests. The generously sized bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, featuring built-in wardrobes and plenty of room for additional furnishings, while the contemporary bathroom is finished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings, shower, a sleek vanity unit, and tasteful tiling. Neutral décor throughout the flat allows for easy personalisation, and double glazing ensures a quiet and energy-efficient environment. Additional benefits include secure entry to the building (providing peace of mind for residents), a dedicated storage cupboard within the flat, and efficient electric heating for year-round comfort. The development itself is well cared for, with clean and tidy communal areas maintained regularly by a professional management company. This property is ideally located for access to local amenities, including shops, cafés, and public transport links, which provide convenient connections to key destinations in the area. , this one-bedroom flat offers an excellent blend of practicality and style. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and value on offer. Do not miss your chance to secure this attractive flat, which combines modern living with a highly convenient location, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy all the benefits of urban living in a comfortable and contemporary setting. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office and our team will be delighted to assist you.

Listed by

Congleton

Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates

Reference: 92176707

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 06/10/2020

Expiry date: 05/10/2030

Current heating cost: £820/year

Potential heating cost: £276/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,220

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

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
High heat retention storage heaters (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #13419879

Property Details

Street: 8a Kinsey Street

Town: CONGLETON

Postcode: CW12 1ES

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/03/2019

Work Completed: 24/01/2019

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.

Rental Range

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

Low £884/mo

Realistic £982/mo

Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 1ES

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Stephanie's	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Congleton, High Street / Town Hall	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Congleton Bus Station (Stand 2)	0.1 miles
Train station	Congleton	0.8 miles
Train station	Kidsgrove	5.5 miles
Hospital	John Munroe Hospital	5.9 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	7.2 miles
University	Buxton & Leek College	8.7 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	8.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	78
Anti-social behaviour	25
Public order	20
Criminal damage and arson	11
Drugs	10
Other theft	9
Burglary	6
Shoplifting	6
Other crime	4
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	175

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Daven Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024
Marlfields Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 7 May 2024
Aidenswood School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Esland Daven School	Other	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024

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
Congleton, CW12	£595/mo	1	0 miles	Rightmove
Lawton Street, Congleton	£700/mo	1	0.04 miles	Rightmove
Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12	£695/mo	1	0.14 miles	Rightmove
Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12	£650/mo	1	0.7 miles	Rightmove
Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12	£650/mo	1	0.7 miles	Rightmove
Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12	£750/mo	1	0.7 miles	Rightmove
Swettenham Heath; Congleton. CW12	£850/mo	1	3.6 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £699/mo (7 listings)