# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CW1 4SQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4SQ | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £149,995 Feb 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Current heating cost:** £192/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/6390-6127-9332-5409-0993) ## Description This well-presented two-bedroom end-terrace home in Crewe offers a modern layout and comfortable living space, making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, or small families. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the hallway, with the kitchen located directly adjacent. The kitchen features a smart, modern finish with ample cupboard and worktop space, along with integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, oven, and washing machine, creating a practical and stylish area for everyday cooking. A convenient downstairs WC is also situated on the ground floor. To the rear of the property is the spacious living room, which stretches the full width of the house and provides a fantastic space for both relaxing and socialising. French doors allow plenty of natural light to fill the room while also providing direct access out to the garden. There is also a useful storage cupboard under the stairs, ideal for keeping the space tidy and clutter-free. Upstairs, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom one is a comfortable double room featuring a built-in storage cupboard and multiple windows that brighten the room with natural light. Bedroom two is similar in size and provides flexibility as a guest bedroom, home office, or additional sleeping space. The main bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, perfect for both busy mornings and relaxing evenings. Outside, the rear garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind. A patio area sits directly outside the French doors, providing the perfect spot for outdoor seating or dining. Beyond this is an area of artificial grass that leads down to the end of the garden, where there is a decking area along with a shed for additional storage. To the front of the property, there are two allocated parking spaces offering convenient off-road parking. Location: The property is situated in the railway town of Crewe and just a few miles from the historic town of Nantwich. Crewe offers an extensive range of amenities including shopping, educational and recreational facilities, as well as outstanding transport and commuter links via the A500 and Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, while Crewe mainline railway station provides direct access to larger cities and towns across the country. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £149,995 | 26/02/2021 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 STABLE CROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GJ | £208,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £200,000 | 29/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 14 PURSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LW | £172,795 | 31/05/2024 | Terraced | | 16 STABLE CROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GJ | £115,500 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 53 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £217,995 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced | | 51 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £211,695 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 49 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £217,995 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 36 WILDING DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GQ | £155,500 | 11/04/2023 | Terraced | | 61 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £179,995 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | 63 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £189,995 | 23/03/2023 | Terraced | | 17 STABLE CROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GJ | £183,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced | | 59 RANDALLS DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GL | £191,995 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced | | 14 STONELEY ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4NG | £95,000 | 23/01/2023 | Terraced | | 114 REMER STREET, COPPENHALL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4LT | £83,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 6 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £165,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | 36 PICKERING CROFT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GR | £186,000 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced | | 13 WILDING DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GP | £190,000 | 02/08/2022 | Terraced | | 56 SAMUEL ARMSTRONG WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SH | £168,333 | 28/07/2022 | Terraced | | 15 STABLE CROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GJ | £110,278 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced | | 42 PICKERING CROFT PLACE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4GR | £160,000 | 31/05/2022 | Terraced | | 17 GREEN FIELD WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SS | £162,995 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced | | 19 GREEN FIELD WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SS | £160,995 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 40 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £270,995 | 30/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 34 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £159,995 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 42 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £177,995 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 46 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £176,995 | 09/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 44 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £177,995 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £199,950 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 31 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £197,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £199,995 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 25 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £198,995 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £240,995 | 01/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £214,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 30 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £152,995 | 28/10/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 32 JAMES GIBBONS ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4SQ | £150,995 | 28/10/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £192,393 (15 sales) **Area average:** £168,053 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £118,700 (51 Terraced, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +60.1% ## 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):** £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, Warmingham Road, CW1 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kestrel Drive, CW1 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *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 £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-8/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2% *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:** £2,754/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.9% - **10y growth:** 38.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 24.1% - **10y growth (index):** 56.1% ## 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)