Sold STC Terraced

96 HIGH STREET

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 7QQ

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 2 Apr 2025 (-439d)

£159,950

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SK11 7QQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 96 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 7QQ |
| Price | £159,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 57 m² |
| Last sold | £155,000 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £788/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/2900-3958-0922-6401-3553)

## Description

The accommodation comprises; a lounge and kitchen to the ground floor whilst to the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and hardwood double glazing throughout.

To the rear, there is a fully enclosed, well maintained garden with pleasant seating which serves as an excellent outside space in which to relax and enjoy.  Included within the sale is a garden storage facility.

**Ground Floor** -

**Lounge** - 3.68m x 3.56m (12'01 x 11'08) - Hardwood front door with double glazed insert.   Meter cupboard and shelving to the chimney recesses.  Handrail to the staircase.  Laminate flooring.  Hardwood double glazed sash window.  High efficiency radiator.

**Kitchen** - 3.56m x 3.10m (11'08 x 10'02) - Single drainer one and a half bowl composite sink unit with mixer tap and base unit below.  An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces over.  Integrated oven.  Integrated four ring gas hob.  Partially tiled walls.  Plumbing for automatic washing machine.  Plumbing for dishwasher.  Space for fridge/freezer.  Fitted shelving.  Cupboard housing the Worcester-Bosch combination boiler.  Hardwood double glazed window.  Hardwood door with double glazed insert opening onto the rear garden.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Handrail to the staircase.  Access to a fully boarded loft (with lighting installed) via a ladder.

**Bedroom One** - 4.65m x 3.61m (15'03 x 11'10) - Fitted wardrobes.  Fitted shelving to the chimney recesses.  Fitted shelving to stair bulkhead.  Hardwood double glazed sash window. Double panelled radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.02m x 2.62m (9'11 x 8'07) - Hardwood double glazed window.  High efficiency radiator.

**Bathroom** - The white suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap with shower diverter, a pedestal wash basin and a low suite W.C.  Partially tiled walls.  Mirror fronted cabinet.  Hardwood double glazed window. High efficiency radiator.

**Outside** -

**Garden** - To the rear, there is a fully enclosed, well maintained garden with a pleasant seating area.  There is also a shed included within the sale which allows for extra storage space.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![96 High Street.JPG](/listings/photos/160165049/178575) - 96 High Street.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160165049/178579) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 96 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £155,000 | 17/07/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 63 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PX | £150,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 11 JOHN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BN | £155,950 | 28/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 55 PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BL | £142,000 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 CHAPEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6TA | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 69 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW | £207,000 | 01/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 21 JOHN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BN | £159,950 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 WALLER STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7NT | £116,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 CORONATION STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PQ | £178,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 102 ST GEORGES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6TD | £145,000 | 24/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 121 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £153,500 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 COURT NUMBER 2 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £146,500 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 CROSS STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PG | £150,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 71 CHAPEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BJ | £142,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 86 HOBSON STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BD | £311,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 71 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £195,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 JACKSON STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PS | £190,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 - 19 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PT | £164,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PT | £148,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW | £217,500 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 81 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW | £195,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 86 PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BL | £184,950 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 71 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW | £215,000 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 OLD MILL LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PA | £147,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 99 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £266,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 102 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £166,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 109 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £225,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 61 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £161,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 94 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ | £167,000 | 07/04/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £185,000 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £172,418 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £209,558 (63 Terraced, SK11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.7%

## 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 East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,806/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.4%
- **10y growth:** 48.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£155,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,806/m²

Local average

£209,558 (-23.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,135 of 33,755)

Street crime

233 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

This classically styled terraced cottage is situated in the High Street Conservation Area of Macclesfield and has all the convenience of being a stone's throw from the town centre and the railway station. This particular property stretches over the ginnel thus creating an excellent main bedroom that measures approximately 15ft in length.

The accommodation comprises; a lounge and kitchen to the ground floor whilst to the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and hardwood double glazing throughout.

To the rear, there is a fully enclosed, well maintained garden with pleasant seating which serves as an excellent outside space in which to relax and enjoy. Included within the sale is a garden storage facility.

Ground Floor -

Lounge - 3.68m x 3.56m (12'01 x 11'08) - Hardwood front door with double glazed insert. Meter cupboard and shelving to the chimney recesses. Handrail to the staircase. Laminate flooring. Hardwood double glazed sash window. High efficiency radiator.

Kitchen - 3.56m x 3.10m (11'08 x 10'02) - Single drainer one and a half bowl composite sink unit with mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces over. Integrated oven. Integrated four ring gas hob. Partially tiled walls. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Fitted shelving. Cupboard housing the Worcester-Bosch combination boiler. Hardwood double glazed window. Hardwood door with double glazed insert opening onto the rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Handrail to the staircase. Access to a fully boarded loft (with lighting installed) via a ladder.

Bedroom One - 4.65m x 3.61m (15'03 x 11'10) - Fitted wardrobes. Fitted shelving to the chimney recesses. Fitted shelving to stair bulkhead. Hardwood double glazed sash window. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.02m x 2.62m (9'11 x 8'07) - Hardwood double glazed window. High efficiency radiator.

Bathroom - The white suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap with shower diverter, a pedestal wash basin and a low suite W.C. Partially tiled walls. Mirror fronted cabinet. Hardwood double glazed window. High efficiency radiator.

Outside -

Garden - To the rear, there is a fully enclosed, well maintained garden with a pleasant seating area. There is also a shed included within the sale which allows for extra storage space.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 160165049

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/05/2025

Expiry date: 04/05/2035

Current heating cost: £788/year

Potential heating cost: £533/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

96 High Street.JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/07/2025 (10 months ago)	£155,000	—

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
63 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PX	£150,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
11 JOHN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BN	£155,950	28/08/2025	Terraced
55 PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BL	£142,000	31/03/2025	Terraced
10 CHAPEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6TA	£130,000	21/03/2025	Terraced
69 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW	£207,000	01/07/2024	Terraced
21 JOHN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BN	£159,950	31/10/2023	Terraced
2 WALLER STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7NT	£116,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
29 CORONATION STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PQ	£178,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
102 ST GEORGES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6TD	£145,000	24/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 121 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£153,500	02/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 4 COURT NUMBER 2 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£146,500	06/04/2023	Terraced
20 CROSS STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PG	£150,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
71 CHAPEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BJ	£142,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
86 HOBSON STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BD	£311,000	19/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 71 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£195,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
9 JACKSON STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PS	£190,000	15/12/2022	Terraced
17 - 19 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PT	£164,000	15/12/2022	Terraced
33 PITT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PT	£148,000	12/12/2022	Terraced
67 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW	£217,500	12/12/2022	Terraced
81 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW	£195,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
86 PEEL STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BL	£184,950	09/12/2022	Terraced
71 JAMES STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8BW	£215,000	01/12/2022	Terraced
30 OLD MILL LANE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7PA	£147,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 99 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£266,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 102 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£166,000	31/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 109 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£225,000	10/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 61 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£161,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 94 HIGH STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7QQ	£167,000	07/04/2022	Terraced

Street average: £185,000 (8 sales)

Area average: £172,418 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.4%

10y growth 48.6%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 24.1%

10y (index) 56.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-operative Funeral Care	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Macclesfield, Mill Lane / The Macc	0.1 miles
Train station	Macclesfield	0.5 miles
Hospital	Macclesfield District General Hospital	1.1 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	1.1 miles
Train station	Prestbury	3.0 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	8.5 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	94
Shoplifting	35
Anti-social behaviour	26
Public order	18
Drugs	15
Criminal damage and arson	13
Vehicle crime	9
Other theft	8
Other crime	5
Burglary	4
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	233

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 11 Jul 2018
The Macclesfield Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2020
Parkroyal Community School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2017
Ash Grove Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 26 Jun 2024
Macclesfield College	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

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).

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