12 BENTLEY DRIVE
CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW1 5FR
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
125 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£215,000 Dec 2003
Local average
£299,802 (+8.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,830 of 33,755)
Street crime
200 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Spacious four-bedroom detached family home positioned within a sought-after and quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Crewe.
- Impressive dual-aspect living room with feature fireplace and French doors opening into a bright rear conservatory.
- Generous open-plan kitchen/diner fitted with shaker-style units, extensive worktop space, and direct garden access.
- Large principal bedroom benefitting from extensive built-in storage and a modern ensuite with dual walk-in rainfall shower.
- Enclosed rear garden featuring a patio entertaining area together with a substantial integral garage extending the full depth of the house.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
A welcoming and well-presented entrance hall creates an excellent first impression, featuring warm wooden flooring, decorative wall panelling, and a staircase rising to the first floor with painted balustrade detail. The space provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation and offers ample room for freestanding furniture and additional storage. Recessed ceiling lighting and neutral décor further enhance the bright and inviting feel of the home.
The impressive dual-aspect living room features a central fireplace together with French doors opening into the conservatory, creating an ideal environment for both relaxing and entertaining. The conservatory itself provides a bright additional reception area overlooking the rear garden and offers versatile use as a sitting room, dining area, or garden room.
The spacious kitchen/diner is well suited to modern family living and fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units complemented by extensive wooden work surfaces and ample space for appliances and dining furniture. A large rear-facing window allows plenty of natural light, while direct access to the garden further enhances the practicality of the space. A convenient ground floor WC and internal access to the integral garage complete the downstairs accommodation.
To the first floor, the landing provides access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is a spacious double room benefitting from extensive built-in storage and access to a stylish ensuite shower room featuring a walk-in dual shower with both rainfall and handheld shower fittings. Bedroom two and bedroom three are both comfortable double bedrooms, offering excellent accommodation for family members or guests. Bedroom four is also a double bedroom and is currently utilised as a home office/study, providing flexible accommodation well suited to modern living requirements.
The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash hand basin, and WC, serving the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys an attractive frontage with lawned gardens and driveway parking leading to the integral garage. To the rear is an enclosed garden featuring a patio seating area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months. The integral garage is an excellent size, stretching the depth of the house and providing superb secure parking, workshop potential, or extensive storage space.
Location:
The property is situated in the railway town of Crewe, just a few miles from the historic market town of Nantwich and within a short drive of Sandbach. Crewe offers an extensive range of amenities, including shopping, educational, and recreational facilities, as well as excellent transport and commuter links via the A500 and Junction 16 of the M6 motorway. Crewe mainline railway station further enhances connectivity, providing direct access to major cities and towns across the country.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Nantwich
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 88792389
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £325,000 | +51.2% |
| Sold | 19/12/2003 (22 years ago) | £215,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 HERON CRESCENT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5YB | £175,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached |
| 16 STANIER CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5GP | £305,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| 8 STANIER CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5GP | £350,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 81 HERON CRESCENT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5YB | £195,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 77 HERON CRESCENT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5YB | £177,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 15 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5FR | £315,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 4 STANIER CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5GP | £310,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 9A SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5HX | £162,500 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 24 PELICAN CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5YA | £227,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 5 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5FR | £300,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| 312 SYDNEY ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LU | £305,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 19 MALORY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5YE | £160,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 17 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5FR | £235,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 7 SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5HX | £200,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 14 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5FR | £310,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| 314 SYDNEY ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LU | £380,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £290,000 (4 sales)
Area average: £245,542 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sydney, Sydney Road / Sydney Arms | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Spice of Asia | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.5 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Sandbach | 3.5 miles |
| University | Keele University | 9.2 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 10.0 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Springfield School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 13 Dec 2013 |
| Sir William Stanier School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 23 Jan 2023 |
| Safe Opportunities | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Henry St, CW1 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).