# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 4SJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Samuel Armstrong Way, Crewe, CW1 4SJ |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £208,995 |

## Description

Nestled in a sought-after location, this beautifully presented detached family home offers an outstanding opportunity for modern living. The property has been thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners, resulting in a stylish and comfortable environment ideal for family life.

The accommodation boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master with its own en-suite, providing a touch of luxury and privacy. The spacious living areas flow seamlessly, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. To the rear of the property, a generous driveway offers ample off-road parking with electric charging point, whilst to the side, a sizeable garden provides a wonderful outdoor retreat for children, pets, or summer gatherings.

Situated in a popular location, the home is conveniently positioned close to reputable schools, local shops, and a variety of amenities. Crewe town centre is just a short distance away, offering a vibrant selection of restaurants, cafes, and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links are within easy reach-including Crewe railway station, renowned for its mainline connections, and swift access to the M6 motorway for commuters.

This exceptional family home perfectly balances contemporary comforts with practical features. Arrange your viewing today to fully appreciate all that this impressive property has to offer.

Council Tax Band: C (Cheshire East)

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172254413/126548) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/172254413/126550) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
|  | £208,995 | 01/01/2020 | — |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 NORTH STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4NJ | £182,500 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 45 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £280,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 104 REMER STREET, COPPENHALL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LT | £285,000 | 04/07/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £186,000 | 20/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 99 REMER STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LU | £340,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| 441 BROAD STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GS | £337,500 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 432 BROAD STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GT | £300,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 CHURCH FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GG | £240,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 PICKERING CROFT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GR | £282,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 439 BROAD STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GS | £235,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached |
| 14 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SH | £335,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £205,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 CHURCH FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GG | £321,000 | 07/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £193,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 437 BROAD STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GS | £255,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached |
| 29 PICKERING CROFT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GR | £307,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 38 GREENWAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4JN | £190,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 23 WILDING DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GP | £225,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 75 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £203,500 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 102 REMER STREET, COPPENHALL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LT | £262,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 51 FLAT 8 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £90,000 | 21/03/2022 | Flat |
| 4 CHURCHMERE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SN | £188,500 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 40 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £270,995 | 30/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 FLAT 1 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SJ | £947,451 | 11/11/2021 | Other |
| 23 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £240,995 | 01/11/2021 | Detached |
| 444 BROAD STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GT | £235,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 38 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £214,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £300,707 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £262,399 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £303,074 (47 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Stoneley Road, CW1 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Britannia Close, CW1 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-194/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.9%
- **10y growth:** 53.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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