Sold Semi-detached

42 RINGWAY

CHESTER, WAVERTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 7NP

3 beds 1 baths 872 sq ft Listed 19 Apr 2017 (-3321d)

£234,000

Reduced on 5 Jun 2017

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CH3 7NP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 RINGWAY, CHESTER, WAVERTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 7NP |
| Price | £234,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Aug 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £593/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,688

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£40)
- F (£200 - £400)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0991-2814-6056-9203-6861)

## Description

**LOCATION** **** The property is set in a delightful cul-de-sac within the very popular village of Waverton. The village is set just to the east of Chester and with easy access to the A55. Within Waverton are local shops, junior school and a golf club together with other local facilities.

**HALL** **** Accessed via a UPVC front door and with a frosted UPVC double glazed window. Fitted cupboard and radiator.

**LIVING** **ROOM** **12' 0" x 13' 0" (3.66m x 3.96m) max.** With a coal effect gas fire within a timber mantle. Radiator, coved ceiling and 2 wall light points.

**DINING** **ROOM** **10' 9" x 7' 7" (3.28m x 2.31m)** With a wall light point, radiator and coved ceiling. Patio doors to the Sun Room.

**KITCHEN** **7' 11" x 10' 9" (2.41m x 3.28m)** With a range of fitted floor and wall units. Stainless steel sink unit. UPVC double glazed window. Partly tiled walls. Tiled floor. Under stairs cupboard with space for a tumble dryer. Space for a washing machine, fridge and washing machine.

**LANDING** **** With UPVC double glazed window and loft access.

**BEDROOM** **1** **12' 10" x 10' 0" (3.91m x 3.05m)** With UPVC double glazed window and radiator.

**BEDROOM** **2** **10' 11" x 10' 1" (3.33m x 3.07m)** With UPVC double glazed window and radiator. Fitted cupboard.

**BEDROOM** **3** **7' 4" x 6' 0" (2.24m x 1.83m)** With fitted units, radiator and UPVC double glazed window.

**BATHROOM** **6' 3" x 5' 11" (1.91m x 1.8m)** With a white suite of a WC, wash hand basin and paneled bath with shower and screen. Partly tiled walls. Tiled floor. Radiator.

**GARAGE** **** A detached single garage with up and over door.

**GARDENS** **** To the front is a drive to provide parking and a lawn. A gate leads to the side and rear garden which is enclosed with a large decked patio and law

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/65861969/437417) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/65861969/437418) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NP | £220,000 | 29/08/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 BROOKDALE WAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NT | £395,000 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 5 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7ND | £275,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 MILL WHARF, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PF | £485,000 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 BROOKDALE WAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NT | £405,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ABBOTTS CLOSE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NL | £260,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BROWN HEATH ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PP | £505,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NP | £385,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MILL CROSS, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NY | £300,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NE | £387,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NF | £290,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BROWN HEATH ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PP | £215,000 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NN | £318,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NP | £375,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ABBOTTS ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NJ | £265,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 GUY LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NB | £350,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NE | £320,250 | 17/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 109 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NW | £228,000 | 13/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 23 FOX LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PQ | £290,000 | 09/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ABBOTTS ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NJ | £275,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 GUY LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NB | £256,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 78 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NR | £390,000 | 25/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 111 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NW | £310,000 | 16/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £380,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £325,963 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £337,683 (51 Semi-detached, CH3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -30.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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:** £2,889/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18%
- **10y growth:** 44%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## 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

81 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£220,000 Aug 2017

Price per m²

£2,889/m²

Local average

£337,683 (-30.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,262 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

3 BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOME
SET IN SMALL CUL-DE-SAC
VERY POPULAR WAVERTON VILLAGE
GARAGE
AMPLE PARKING
GARDENS FRONT AND REAR
UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED
NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

LOCATION ** The property is set in a delightful cul-de-sac within the very popular village of Waverton. The village is set just to the east of Chester and with easy access to the A55. Within Waverton are local shops, junior school and a golf club together with other local facilities.

HALL Accessed via a UPVC front door and with a frosted UPVC double glazed window. Fitted cupboard and radiator.

LIVING ROOM 12' 0" x 13' 0" (3.66m x 3.96m) max. With a coal effect gas fire within a timber mantle. Radiator, coved ceiling and 2 wall light points.

DINING ROOM 10' 9" x 7' 7" (3.28m x 2.31m) With a wall light point, radiator and coved ceiling. Patio doors to the Sun Room.

KITCHEN 7' 11" x 10' 9" (2.41m x 3.28m) With a range of fitted floor and wall units. Stainless steel sink unit. UPVC double glazed window. Partly tiled walls. Tiled floor. Under stairs cupboard with space for a tumble dryer. Space for a washing machine, fridge and washing machine.

LANDING With UPVC double glazed window and loft access.

BEDROOM 1 12' 10" x 10' 0" (3.91m x 3.05m) With UPVC double glazed window and radiator.

BEDROOM 2 10' 11" x 10' 1" (3.33m x 3.07m) With UPVC double glazed window and radiator. Fitted cupboard.

BEDROOM 3 7' 4" x 6' 0" (2.24m x 1.83m) With fitted units, radiator and UPVC double glazed window.

BATHROOM 6' 3" x 5' 11" (1.91m x 1.8m) With a white suite of a WC, wash hand basin and paneled bath with shower and screen. Partly tiled walls. Tiled floor. Radiator.

GARAGE A detached single garage with up and over door.

GARDENS ** To the front is a drive to provide parking and a lawn. A gate leads to the side and rear garden which is enclosed with a large decked patio and law

Listed by

Chester

Changing-Home

Reference: 65861969

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/05/2017

Current heating cost: £593/year

Potential heating cost: £430/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,688

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/08/2017 (8 years ago)	£220,000	—

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
12 BROOKDALE WAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NT	£395,000	16/01/2026	Semi-detached
5 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7ND	£275,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
6 MILL WHARF, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PF	£485,000	24/11/2025	Semi-detached
19 BROOKDALE WAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NT	£405,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
9 ABBOTTS CLOSE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NL	£260,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
3 BROWN HEATH ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PP	£505,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 22 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NP	£385,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
10 MILL CROSS, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NY	£300,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
15 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NE	£387,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
26 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NF	£290,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
1 BROWN HEATH ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PP	£215,000	28/04/2022	Semi-detached
5 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NN	£318,000	11/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 16 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NP	£375,000	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
7 ABBOTTS ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NJ	£265,000	01/02/2022	Semi-detached
20 GUY LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NB	£350,000	28/01/2022	Semi-detached
15 GREENFIELD ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NE	£320,250	17/01/2022	Semi-detached
109 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NW	£228,000	13/12/2021	Semi-detached
23 FOX LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PQ	£290,000	09/12/2021	Semi-detached
10 ABBOTTS ROAD, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NJ	£275,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
14 GUY LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NB	£256,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
78 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NR	£390,000	25/10/2021	Semi-detached
111 RINGWAY, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7NW	£310,000	16/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £380,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £325,963 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18%

10y growth 44%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 4.8%

5y (index) 26.8%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH3 7NP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	One Stop	0.1 miles
Shop	MAC	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Waverton, Eggbridge Lane / Fox Lane	0.2 miles
Train station	Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway	3.2 miles
University	University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus	3.2 miles
Train station	Chester	3.3 miles
University	University of Chester - Riverside Campus	3.4 miles
Hospital	Unknown	3.5 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Burglary	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Waverton Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 5 Oct 2016
Christleton High School	Secondary	1.2 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2024
Christleton Primary School	Primary	1.4 miles	Outstanding — 24 Jul 2014
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2014
Abbey Gate College	Other	1.8 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).