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17 MELROSE DRIVE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3YD

3 beds 1 baths 70 m² Listed 6 Aug 2025 (-349d)

£200,000

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Reduced on 29 Oct 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£204,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,857/m²

Local average

£298,265 (-32.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,617 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Selling with no onward chain
  • Detached House
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen/Diner
  • Conservatory
  • Spacious Garage
  • Off Road Parking
  • Blank Canvas
  • Sought After Location

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Perfectly positioned in a popular residential area, this vacant three-bedroom detached home offers an exciting opportunity for first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder. With a well-planned layout, plenty of parking, and a garage, this home provides both comfort and convenience in equal measure. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen/diner – perfect for everyday meals or entertaining friends – which opens into a bright and welcoming conservatory, ideal as a dining area, second sitting room, or even a home office. The cosy lounge to the front of the property offers a relaxing space to unwind after a busy day.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – two doubles and a good-sized single – along with a modern family bathroom. Outside, the home benefits from a private rear garden, driveway parking for multiple vehicles, and a garage for additional storage or potential future use. Offered with no onward chain, this property is ready and waiting for its new owners to move in.

Situated in a highly sought-after residential area, this well-proportioned three-bedroom detached home, offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers seeking space, convenience, and potential. With no onward chain, the property is ready to move into and presents a blank canvas for personalisation.

Set on a generous plot, the home boasts ample off-road parking and a detached garage, ideal for additional storage, workshop space, or future conversion (subject to the necessary consents).

Inside, the property features a bright and welcoming layout. At the heart of the home is the kitchen/diner, offering a practical space for everyday family meals and social gatherings, with direct access to the conservatory at the rear. This light-filled room provides a relaxing spot overlooking the garden – perfect as a second sitting area, dining space, or home office.

To the front of the property, the comfortable lounge offers a cosy retreat, ideal for unwinding in the evenings. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms – including two doubles and a generous single – all served by a modern family bathroom.

Externally, the private rear garden provides plenty of space for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. The driveway offers ample parking for multiple vehicles, adding to the practicality of this lovely home.

Located in a well-established and desirable area, the property is within easy reach of local schools, shops, and everyday amenities, making it an ideal choice for young families or professional couples taking their first step onto the property ladder. Excellent road and public transport links further enhance the convenience of this fantastic location.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC: D with potential to be B
Council Tax Band: B

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Listed by

Crewe

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 87256797

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/02/2026

Expiry date: 09/02/2036

Current heating cost: £610/year

Potential heating cost: £532/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

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 #10670051

Property Details

Street: 17 Melrose Drive

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW1 3YD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 24/11/2014

Work Completed: 14/11/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5965925

Property Details

Street: 17 Melrose Drive

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW1 3YD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 15/09/2008

Work Completed: 28/08/2008

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

56% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/02/2026 (4 months ago) £204,000 +55.7%
Sold 17/03/2016 (10 years ago) £131,000

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
17 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £260,000 09/01/2026 Detached
9 HOUSE YARD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GX £355,000 15/12/2025 Detached
19 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £220,000 28/11/2025 Detached
28 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £146,000 26/09/2025 Detached
33 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £292,000 31/07/2024 Detached
23 BURTON GROVE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TH £360,000 21/12/2023 Detached
12 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA £215,000 15/12/2023 Detached
111 LAMBOURN DRIVE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TL £240,000 18/05/2023 Detached
33 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £195,000 28/04/2023 Detached
77 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £200,000 16/09/2022 Detached
57 MILLS WAY, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TF £292,000 16/09/2022 Detached
39 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £190,000 12/09/2022 Detached
10 BECCONSALL CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RX £225,000 02/09/2022 Detached
11 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £245,000 22/08/2022 Detached
50 BELTONY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TX £280,000 17/08/2022 Detached
2 BARN FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4FX £280,000 04/08/2022 Detached
23 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU £250,000 01/08/2022 Detached
43 LAMBOURN DRIVE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TL £205,000 29/07/2022 Detached
Same street 8 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD £180,000 28/07/2022 Detached
4 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £275,000 17/06/2022 Detached
38 LAMBOURN DRIVE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TW £290,000 16/06/2022 Detached
Same street 2 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD £185,000 25/03/2022 Detached

Street average: £182,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £250,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.5%
10y growth 41.6%

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

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 20.9%
10y (index) 48.3%

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: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Coppenhall, Parkers Road / Lambourn Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Coppenhall, Parkers Road / Mills Way 0.1 miles
Shop Co-Op Food Coppenhall 0.2 miles
Shop Viva 0.2 miles
Train station Crewe 2.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.2 miles
Train station Sandbach 3.5 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 9.2 miles
University Keele University 11.1 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 95
Anti-social behaviour 17
Public order 16
Criminal damage and arson 14
Other theft 8
Shoplifting 8
Drugs 7
Other crime 5
Vehicle crime 5
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Burglary 2
Total incidents 182

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
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leighton Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 1 May 2023
St Michael's Community Academy Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Cornerstone Academy Other 0.8 miles Good — 16 Jan 2022
Oakfield Lodge School Other 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 16 Oct 2018

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%
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).