# 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 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. ## 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)