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3 DIPLOMA DRIVE

MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST CW10 9RA

4 beds 3 baths 1,184 sq ft Listed 7 Apr 2026 (-51d)

£340,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

110 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£276,000 Mar 2021

Price per m²

£3,091/m²

Local average

£364,750 (-6.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,699 of 33,755)

Street crime

69 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • A beautifully presented family home situated in a sought after location
  • Lounge through diner, kitchen and conservatory
  • Four bedrooms, en-suite, family bathroom and guest WC
  • Resin driveway, garage and enclosed rear garden
  • Close to canal walks
  • Council tax band D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Viewing essential to fully appreciate

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

** Prepare to fall in love! This beautiful detached family home, set in a highly sought-after location, is ready to welcome its next lucky owner. Step inside to a welcoming vestibule leading to a spacious lounge through diner-perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The ground floor also offers a well-appointed kitchen, a bright conservatory and a convenient guest WC. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a main bedroom with its own ensuite, along with a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with a stylish resin driveway, garage, and a stunning south west facing rear garden featuring an Indian stone patio and beautifully stocked borders-ideal for enjoying outdoor living. 

 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Accessed via the entrance door, tiled flooring, wall mounted electric heater and a door leads to the lounge diner. 

LOUNGE 11' 08" x 16' 26" (3.56m x 5.54m) With a double glazed window to the front elevation, living flame gas fire and surround, laminate flooring, wall mounted radiator, a door leads to the inner hall. 

DINING ROOM 9' 9" x 8' 7" (2.97m x 2.62m) Lets entertain! A superb area for entertaining. Inset spot lighting, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring, doors lead to conservatory, access to the inner hall and feature open view to the kitchen.  

KITCHEN 7' 8" x 12' 0" (2.34m x 3.66m) With a double glazed window to the rear elevation, over looking the garden and a door leads to the side elevation. Fitted with a range of high gloss base and wall units with marble worksurface over incorporating a one and half bowl sink unit and mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include, eye level double oven and grill, induction hob with extraction over, fridge and washing machine. 

CONSERVATORY 12' 6" x 12' 6" (3.81m x 3.81m) Set on a dwarf wall with double glazed French doors which lead to the garden, solid roof with roof windows, feature inset spot lighting, wall mounted column radiator. 

INNER HALL Doors to the lounge, guest WC, garage and stairs rise to the first floor. 

GUEST WC With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation, fitted with a low level WC, vanity handwash basin, wall mounted radiator. 

LANDING With a double glazed window to the side elevation, useful storage cupboard and doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom. 

BEDROOM ONE 11' 0" x 12' 4" (3.35m x 3.76m) With a double glazed window to the front elevation and wall mounted radiator, a door leads to the en-suite. 

EN-SUITE With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation. Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC and hand wash basin, shower cubicle and shower, wall mounted radiator. 

BEDROOM TWO 9' 9" x 11' 0" (2.97m x 3.35m) With a double glazed window to the rear elevation, wall mounted radiator and loft access which leads to the boarded loft with lighting. 

BEDROOM THREE 9' 8" x 8' 5" (2.95m x 2.57m) With a double glazed window to the front elevation and wall mounted radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 5' 8" x 9' 8" (1.73m x 2.95m) With a double glazed window to the rear elevation and wall mounted radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation. Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin and panelled bath with shower attachment, wall mounted radiator. 

GARAGE 16' 5" x 9' 5" (5m x 2.87m) With a electric up and over door, power and lighting and wall mounted combi boiler, installed in 2024, courtesy door to the inner hall, 

EXTERNALLY ** To the front is a resin driveway providing ample off road parking. Side access to the rear garden. A stunning south west facing garden with Indian stone patio, ideal for al-fresco dining. Laid to lawn, borders of well stocked plants and shrubs, storage shed and useful green house. 

Listed by

Middlewich

Coulby Conduct

Reference: 174155516

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/11/2020

Current heating cost: £625/year

Potential heating cost: £598/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,985

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£85)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14343594

Property Details

Street: 3 Diploma Drive

Town: MIDDLEWICH

Postcode: CW10 9RA

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/12/2020

Work Completed: 01/12/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16371439 Recent

Property Details

Street: 3 Diploma Drive

Town: MIDDLEWICH

Postcode: CW10 9RA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/07/2024

Work Completed: 28/06/2024

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

33% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £340,000 +23.2%
Sold 01/03/2021 (5 years ago) £276,000 +33.3%
Sold 08/02/2010 (16 years ago) £207,000

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
11 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA £100,000 09/01/2026 Detached
34 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £323,750 25/09/2025 Detached
60 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £475,000 14/07/2025 Detached
92 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £380,000 27/03/2024 Detached
1 WILLOW COURT, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9EL £190,000 09/10/2023 Detached
25 HADRIAN WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RB £345,000 14/03/2023 Detached
Same street 16 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA £247,500 16/12/2022 Detached
30 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB £181,000 18/11/2022 Detached
10 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £325,000 09/11/2022 Detached
1 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA £340,000 28/10/2022 Detached
21 FINNEYS LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DA £400,000 21/10/2022 Detached
4 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £385,000 28/09/2022 Detached
6 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB £300,000 15/09/2022 Detached
55 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QP £419,000 10/06/2022 Detached
58 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £311,000 18/05/2022 Detached
62 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £380,000 28/04/2022 Detached
51 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QP £405,000 31/03/2022 Detached
5 HONITON WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QS £340,000 04/02/2022 Detached
Same street 1 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA £336,280 12/01/2022 Detached
8 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ £305,000 07/01/2022 Detached
12 PADDOCK VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DB £295,000 02/12/2021 Detached
5 LAXTON WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9EN £125,000 08/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £291,890 (2 sales)

Area average: £316,238 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.4%
10y growth 85.5%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

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: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Middlewich, St Michael's Way 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop St Luke's at Middlewich 0.3 miles
Bus stop Middlewich, Wheelock Street / Cats Bar 0.3 miles
Train station Winsford 2.0 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 2.2 miles
Train station Sandbach 3.9 miles
Hospital The NeuroMuscular Centre 4.5 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 23
Shoplifting 10
Public order 9
Other crime 7
Drugs 5
Other theft 4
Anti-social behaviour 2
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 69

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Middlewich High School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 5 Feb 2023
Middlewich Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 11 Nov 2013
Cledford Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 16 Jun 2019
Compass Community Cledford Park Other 1.3 miles Good — 15 Jun 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
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).