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FOUNTAIN STREET, CONGLETON CW12 4BE

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 8 Oct 2026 (-14d)

£950 pcm

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (CW12 4BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8, FOUNTAIN STREET, CONGLETON CW12 4BE |
| Price | £950 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 66 m² |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 03/09/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £326/year

### Recommendations
- B4 (600)
- E (30)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0373-2814-7716-2900-8281)

## Description

There is also a rear yard with gate leading directly onto West Street car park.The property is located in a quiet area close to the town centre, offering convenient access to local shops, amenities, and transport links. Ideal for those seeking a well-proportioned home in a central yet peaceful position.

## Property Photos

- ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/94073796/2536458) - EXTERIOR
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/94073796/2536459) - KITCHEN
- ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/94073796/2536460) - EXTERIOR
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/94073796/2536461) - LOUNGE
- ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/94073796/2536462) - DINING ROOM
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/94073796/2536463) - BEDROOM 1
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/94073796/2536464) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/94073796/2536465) - BATHROOM
- ![CLOAKROOM W.C.](/listings/photos/94073796/2536466) - CLOAKROOM W.C.

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/94073796/2536467) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £887/mo
- **Realistic:** £985/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Fountain Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/469d3bb) | £950/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Nelson Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c84ed73) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | Rightmove |
| [Antrobus Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38d68f1) | £650/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove |
| [Holford Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5a39dd6) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove |
| [Tudor Court, Moody Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1a37e0f) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | Rightmove |
| [Waggs Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b22ba29) | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | Rightmove |
| [West Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4ff11e0) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dane Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fd103d3) | £725/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Rood Hill, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c43f47b) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | Rightmove |
| [Mill Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d4005e3) | £995/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lawton Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/460e0c1) | £675/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | Rightmove |
| [Moor Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c75ea62) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Westholme Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb12f72) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.43 miles | Rightmove |
| [Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c27d3d2) | £875/mo | — | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Vaudrey Crescent, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/86b28f8) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | Rightmove |
| [Havannah Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d84f4a1) | £825/mo | 2 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [Havannah Street Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/87fb786) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hornby Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4f23334) | £995/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | Rightmove |
| [William Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ebf2c94) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | Rightmove |
| [Buxton Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3188f14) | £1,800/mo | 2 | 1.19 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £971/mo (22 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £885/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1117.9%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £768/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3344.1%

*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:** £14/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)

EXTERIOR KITCHEN EXTERIOR LOUNGE DINING ROOM BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CLOAKROOM W.C.

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Property details

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,372 of 33,755)

Street crime

150 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

SPACIOUS SEMI-DETACHED HOME JUST A SHORT WALK FROM THE TOWN CENTRE
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS PLUS FITTED KITCHEN & CLOAKROOM/W.C.
TWO WELL-PROPORTIONED DOUBLE BEDROOMS & BATHROOM
CELLAR & CONSERVATORY WITH VIEWS OVER THE LAWNED GARDEN
GATED ACCESS AND REAR YARD WITH DIRECT ENTRY TO WEST STREET CAR PARK
ALLOCATED PARKING FOR ONE CAR IN LION & SWAN CAR PARK
GAS CENTRAL HEATING & PVCU DOUBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT
QUIET RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A large semi-detached home with lawned garden and parking facilities for one car in the adjacent Lion & Swan car park.The property has gated access off West Street car park, together with a right of way over Number 1 Fountain Street.The accommodation, which is fully gas centrally heated and benefits from PVCu double glazing, comprises conservatory with views over the garden, hallway, lounge, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, cloakroom/W.C., and cellar.
There is also a rear yard with gate leading directly onto West Street car park.The property is located in a quiet area close to the town centre, offering convenient access to local shops, amenities, and transport links. Ideal for those seeking a well-proportioned home in a central yet peaceful position.

Listed by

Congleton

Timothy A Brown Ltd

Reference: 94073796

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 04/09/2020

Expiry date: 03/09/2030

Current heating cost: £326/year

Potential heating cost: £281/year

Recommendations

Party wall insulation (600)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~159 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Rental Range

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

Low £887/mo

Realistic £985/mo

Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £576/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 4BE

Address

8 Fountain Street

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Number One Fountain Street	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Congleton, o/s 14 West Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Congleton, Antrobus Street / West Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Congleton	1.0 miles
Train station	Kidsgrove	5.4 miles
Hospital	John Munroe Hospital	6.1 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	7.3 miles
University	Buxton & Leek College	8.8 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	69
Public order	17
Anti-social behaviour	13
Criminal damage and arson	11
Shoplifting	11
Other theft	8
Possession of weapons	7
Drugs	5
Other crime	3
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	150

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Marlfields Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 7 May 2024
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024
Aidenswood School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Daven Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Esland Daven School	Other	0.8 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
Fountain Street, Congleton	£950/mo	2	0 miles	Rightmove
Nelson Street, Congleton	£850/mo	2	0.12 miles	Rightmove
Antrobus Street, Congleton	£650/mo	2	0.13 miles	Rightmove
Holford Street, Congleton	£850/mo	2	0.13 miles	Rightmove
Tudor Court, Moody Street, Congleton, CW12	£775/mo	2	0.14 miles	Rightmove
Waggs Road, Congleton, CW12	£1,500/mo	2	0.18 miles	Rightmove
West Street, Congleton	£1,000/mo	2	0.21 miles	Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton	£725/mo	2	0.26 miles	Rightmove
Rood Hill, Congleton, CW12	£895/mo	2	0.35 miles	Rightmove
Mill Green, Congleton, CW12	£995/mo	2	0.37 miles	Rightmove
Lawton Street, Congleton	£675/mo	2	0.38 miles	Rightmove
Moor Street, Congleton, CW12	£950/mo	2	0.39 miles	Rightmove
Westholme Close, Congleton	£850/mo	2	0.43 miles	Rightmove
Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12	£875/mo	—	0.74 miles	Rightmove
Vaudrey Crescent, Congleton	£850/mo	2	0.79 miles	Rightmove
Havannah Street, Congleton, CW12	£825/mo	2	0.88 miles	Rightmove
Havannah Street Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AJ	£1,000/mo	2	0.91 miles	Rightmove
Hornby Drive, Congleton, CW12	£995/mo	2	0.91 miles	Rightmove
William Street, Congleton, CW12	£950/mo	2	0.98 miles	Rightmove
Buxton Road, Congleton	£1,800/mo	2	1.19 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £971/mo (22 listings)