For sale Flat

79 FIELD LANE

CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 8ST

1 beds 1 baths 474 sq ft Listed 28 Apr 2026 (-50d)

£115,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (CW2 8ST)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 FIELD LANE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 8ST |
| Price | £115,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 44 m² |
| Last sold | £77,500 Oct 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 13/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £409/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2251-0401-7489-1154-6204)

## Description

This well-presented one-bedroom flat in Wistaston offers bright, practical living space and is available with **no onward chain**, making it an ideal opportunity for a smooth and straightforward purchase.

The property features a light-filled living room, enhanced by multiple windows that allow for an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a charming and functional space, fitted with an integrated induction hob and oven, along with room for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.

The bedroom is a comfortable double, complete with built-in wardrobes providing excellent storage. It also benefits from a modern ensuite, featuring a walk-in shower with dual showerheads, including a luxurious rainfall shower for added comfort.

Externally, the property offers additional practicality with a storage cupboard located beneath the stairs, accessed from outside—ideal for keeping larger items neatly tucked away. The flat also benefits from an allocated driveway with space for multiple vehicles, as well as a designated area for bin storage.

**Location:**

The charming Cheshire village of Wistaston offers a range of handy and convenient amenities while the larger market town of Nantwich is just a short drive away and boasts a plethora of independent businesses including cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and boutiques, as well as larger supermarkets and highly accredited primary and secondary schools. Those needing to commute will have little concern thanks to the conveniently accessible A500 and M6 road links while Crewe railway station offers direct links to larger cities all across the country.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/87801675/301056) - All
- ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/87801675/301059) - Site Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87801675/574579) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13853652
- **Address:** 79 Field Lane, Wistaston, CW2 8ST
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/11/2019
- **Work Completed:** 28/10/2019
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £77,500 | 08/10/2015 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 135 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £170,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 119 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £225,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £210,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £191,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 71 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £150,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £145,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £180,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 73 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £166,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 87 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £137,500 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 47 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £177,500 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 89 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £144,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 35 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £240,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 141 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST | £180,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £178,154 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £172,063 (8 Flat, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -33.2%

## 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):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Gainsborough Court, CW2 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed End Terrace, Stewart Street, CW2 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £700/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000

*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 £700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £152/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.5%

*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:** £2,614/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 55.4%
- **10y growth:** -27.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.2%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

44 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£77,500 Oct 2015

Price per m²

£2,614/m²

Local average

£172,063 (-33.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,334 of 33,755)

Street crime

129 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Bright and spacious living room with multiple windows allowing for an abundance of natural light.
Well-appointed kitchen with integrated induction hob and oven, plus space for additional appliances.
Comfortable double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and modern ensuite featuring a walk-in rainfall shower.
Useful external storage cupboard and allocated driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Offered with no onward chain, ideal for a smooth and straightforward purchase.

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Restrictions: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This well-presented one-bedroom flat in Wistaston offers bright, practical living space and is available with no onward chain, making it an ideal opportunity for a smooth and straightforward purchase.
The property features a light-filled living room, enhanced by multiple windows that allow for an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a charming and functional space, fitted with an integrated induction hob and oven, along with room for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.
The bedroom is a comfortable double, complete with built-in wardrobes providing excellent storage. It also benefits from a modern ensuite, featuring a walk-in shower with dual showerheads, including a luxurious rainfall shower for added comfort.
Externally, the property offers additional practicality with a storage cupboard located beneath the stairs, accessed from outside—ideal for keeping larger items neatly tucked away. The flat also benefits from an allocated driveway with space for multiple vehicles, as well as a designated area for bin storage.
Location:
The charming Cheshire village of Wistaston offers a range of handy and convenient amenities while the larger market town of Nantwich is just a short drive away and boasts a plethora of independent businesses including cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and boutiques, as well as larger supermarkets and highly accredited primary and secondary schools. Those needing to commute will have little concern thanks to the conveniently accessible A500 and M6 road links while Crewe railway station offers direct links to larger cities all across the country.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Nantwich

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 87801675

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 14/05/2026

Expiry date: 13/05/2036

Current heating cost: £409/year

Potential heating cost: £409/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

Site Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13853652

Property Details

Street: 79 Field Lane

Town: Wistaston

Postcode: CW2 8ST

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/11/2019

Work Completed: 28/10/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£115,000	+48.4%
Sold	08/10/2015 (10 years ago)	£77,500	—

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
Same street 135 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£170,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 119 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£225,000	15/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 63 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£210,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£191,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 71 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£150,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 69 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£145,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£180,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 73 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£166,000	03/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 87 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£137,500	30/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 47 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£177,500	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 89 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£144,000	10/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 35 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£240,000	20/08/2021	Detached
Same street 141 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST	£180,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £178,154 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 55.4%

10y growth -27.9%

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

1y (index) -3.5%

5y (index) 9.4%

10y (index) 33.2%

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 South Cheshire: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW2 8ST

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Wistaston Green, Wistaston Green Road / Beech Drive	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Wistaston Green, Capesthorne Road / Tatton Road	0.2 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.5 miles
Shop	Ruby Doodles Florist	0.5 miles
Train station	Crewe	1.8 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	2.1 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	2.3 miles
Train station	Nantwich	2.5 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	7.0 miles
University	Keele University	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	57
Public order	19
Anti-social behaviour	12
Drugs	11
Other theft	10
Burglary	6
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	2
Vehicle crime	2
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	129

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
Wistaston Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 24 Sep 2024
The Axis Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 22 May 2023
Wistaston Church Lane Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 May 2019
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Thomas More Catholic High School	Secondary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
1 Bed Flat, Gainsborough Court, CW2	£650/mo	1	0.88 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Stewart Street, CW2	£750/mo	1	0.91 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £700/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500

Target investor price (1%) £70,000

Gross yield 7.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.7×

Monthly cashflow £152/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.5%

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).