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12 BENTLEY DRIVE

CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW1 5FR

4 beds 2 baths 125 m² Listed 21 May 2026 (-25d)

£325,000

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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

Set within a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Crewe, this substantial four-bedroom detached family home offers generous living accommodation arranged over two floors. Thoughtfully designed for modern family living, the property combines spacious reception areas with practical everyday functionality, complemented by a private conservatory, integral garage, and well-proportioned bedrooms throughout.
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)

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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).

5y growth 2.2%
10y growth 67.1%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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: £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 0.62%
Max investor price (0.8%) £250,000
Target investor price (1%) £200,000
Gross yield 7.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.5×
Monthly cashflow £495/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6.3%
  • 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).