For sale Semi-detached

50 ARLINGTON DRIVE

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 8QL

3 beds 1 baths 1,023 sq ft Listed 22 Jun 2026 (-29d)

£350,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK11 8QL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 50 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 8QL |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 95 m² |
| Last sold | £243,000 Dec 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 14/06/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,007/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9254-3063-5206-3726-5200)

## Description

Tucked away in a peaceful cul de sac, Arlington Drive is one of those genuinely sought after spots - a proper family centred location right in the heart of Macclesfield.

Step inside and you’re instantly met with that unmistakable feeling of a real family home. You can almost picture school bags dropped in the hallway, homework spread out on the dining table, and cartoons playing in the lounge. The open plan lounge diner makes everyday life feel easy, with space for everyone to do their own thing while still being together.

The separate kitchen looks out over the rear garden, and the conservatory has become the perfect home for toys - though the space is flexible enough to suit whatever your family needs. It’s one of those homes where you can immediately imagine how you’d live in it.

For anyone working from home, the garden office is a brilliant bonus. With UPVC doors and a peaceful outlook, it’s a proper escape from the bustle of family life. The south facing garden backs onto fields too, giving you that lovely sense of privacy and open space.

Upstairs, the extension has created three double bedrooms - a real rarity in this area along with a smartly refitted family bathroom.

This is a home that feels lived in, loved and ready for its next chapter.

I’d love to show you around so you can get a true feel for it — just drop me a message.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89985588/1176224) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89985588/1176225) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 50 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £243,000 | 18/12/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 50 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £190,000 | 06/12/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LP | £372,000 | 16/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 37 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QE | £312,000 | 14/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR | £250,000 | 03/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 WESTBURY DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LR | £320,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QF | £255,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LP | £335,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QE | £325,000 | 06/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £339,500 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS | £240,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £300,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS | £260,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £220,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS | £272,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 72 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £275,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR | £272,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS | £269,950 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WESTBURY DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LR | £285,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £250,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 58 IVY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QN | £350,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS | £252,500 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL | £254,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 23 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR | £215,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 IVY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QB | £285,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 COUNTESS CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RY | £160,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £273,083 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £279,469 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £325,394 (59 Semi-detached, SK11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Oak Lane, Macclesfield](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0c6b877) | £1,600/mo | 3 | 4.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Meadow Lodge, Marton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/10849fb) | £2,500/mo | 3 | 4.51 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £2,050/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £256,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £205,000

*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 £2,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £442/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2%

*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:** £3,684/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.5%
- **10y growth:** 17.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 53%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

95 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£243,000 Dec 2018

Price per m²

£3,684/m²

Local average

£325,394 (+7.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,674 of 33,755)

Street crime

263 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Semi Detached Family Home
Three Double Bedrooms
South Facing Garden
Garden Room/Office
Conservatory
Downstairs WC
Very Popular Location

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Tucked away in a peaceful cul de sac, Arlington Drive is one of those genuinely sought after spots - a proper family centred location right in the heart of Macclesfield.
Step inside and you’re instantly met with that unmistakable feeling of a real family home. You can almost picture school bags dropped in the hallway, homework spread out on the dining table, and cartoons playing in the lounge. The open plan lounge diner makes everyday life feel easy, with space for everyone to do their own thing while still being together.
The separate kitchen looks out over the rear garden, and the conservatory has become the perfect home for toys - though the space is flexible enough to suit whatever your family needs. It’s one of those homes where you can immediately imagine how you’d live in it.
For anyone working from home, the garden office is a brilliant bonus. With UPVC doors and a peaceful outlook, it’s a proper escape from the bustle of family life. The south facing garden backs onto fields too, giving you that lovely sense of privacy and open space.
Upstairs, the extension has created three double bedrooms - a real rarity in this area along with a smartly refitted family bathroom.

This is a home that feels lived in, loved and ready for its next chapter.
I’d love to show you around so you can get a true feel for it — just drop me a message.

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Reference: 89985588

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/06/2026

Expiry date: 14/06/2036

Current heating cost: £1,007/year

Potential heating cost: £915/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended 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 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

28% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£350,000	+44%
Sold	18/12/2018 (7 years ago)	£243,000	+27.9%
Sold	06/12/2013 (12 years ago)	£190,000	—

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
24 CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LP	£372,000	16/10/2025	Semi-detached
37 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QE	£312,000	14/08/2025	Semi-detached
9 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR	£250,000	03/07/2025	Semi-detached
14 WESTBURY DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LR	£320,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
58 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QF	£255,000	09/06/2023	Semi-detached
27 CHILTERN AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LP	£335,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
55 CLIFFORD ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QE	£325,000	06/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 47 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£339,500	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
19 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS	£240,000	17/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 27 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£300,000	25/08/2022	Semi-detached
11 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS	£260,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 37 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£220,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
9 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS	£272,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 72 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£275,000	04/03/2022	Terraced
1 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR	£272,000	10/01/2022	Semi-detached
12 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS	£269,950	01/11/2021	Semi-detached
10 WESTBURY DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8LR	£285,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 16 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£250,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
58 IVY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QN	£350,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
1 BIRCHINALL CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QS	£252,500	03/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 48 ARLINGTON DRIVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QL	£254,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
23 COUNTESS ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RR	£215,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
14 IVY ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8QB	£285,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached
14 COUNTESS CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8RY	£160,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £273,083 (6 sales)

Area average: £279,469 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.5%

10y growth 17.2%

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

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 22.6%

10y (index) 53%

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 East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK11 8QL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Weston, Ivy Road / Earlsway	0.1 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	0.3 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.4 miles
Shop	The Weston Bakery	0.4 miles
Train station	Macclesfield	1.1 miles
Train station	Prestbury	2.5 miles
Hospital	Corbar hall	9.4 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	9.6 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	97
Shoplifting	50
Anti-social behaviour	23
Public order	21
Vehicle crime	19
Criminal damage and arson	16
Drugs	9
Other crime	9
Other theft	9
Burglary	4
Possession of weapons	4
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	263

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
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2018
All Hallows Catholic College	Secondary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Fermain Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jul 2018
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2019
Park Lane School	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Jun 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
Oak Lane, Macclesfield	£1,600/mo	3	4.49 miles	Rightmove
Meadow Lodge, Marton	£2,500/mo	3	4.51 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £2,050/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £256,250

Target investor price (1%) £205,000

Gross yield 7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.2×

Monthly cashflow £442/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.2%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).