# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 5FR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW1 5FR | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £215,000 Dec 2003 | ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 BENTLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW1 5FR | £215,000 | 19/12/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £299,802 (48 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8.4% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Henry St, CW1 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £495/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.3% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.2% - **10y growth:** 67.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)