# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (CW9 5RP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2, BIRKDALE COURT, STATION ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 5RP |
| Price | £90,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 55 m² |
| Last sold | £75,000 Apr 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/02/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £365/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2336-2922-8500-0949-8296)

## Description

A well-positioned two-bedroom first floor apartment located on Birkdale Court, Station Road, Northwich, offering an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize.

Accessed via a shared entrance serving only this apartment and the ground floor property, the accommodation is both practical and well laid out. Inside, the apartment features a spacious lounge, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, along with two generous double bedrooms. The compact yet highly usable kitchen makes good use of the available space, while the family bathroom completes the internal layout. The property also benefits from recently upgraded windows throughout, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.

Externally, the apartment comes with its own allocated parking space, adding further convenience.

The location is a real highlight, being within easy reach of Northwich town centre, where a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, and leisure facilities can be found. Excellent transport links and everyday amenities are also close by, making this a practical and desirable place to live.

With a little bit of love and modernisation, this apartment has the potential to become an amazing home or a strong investment opportunity. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space, location, and potential on offer.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

- ![Main](/listings/photos/87776907/313517) - Main
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/87776907/313518) - Hall
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/87776907/313519) - Hall
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87776907/313520) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87776907/313521) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87776907/313522) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87776907/313523) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87776907/313524) - Kitchen
- ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/87776907/313525) - Main Bedroom
- ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/87776907/313526) - Main Bedroom
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/87776907/313527) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/87776907/313528) - Bathroom

## Floorplans

- ![2D Floorplan](/listings/photos/87776907/313529) - 2D Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BIRKDALE COURT 2 STATION ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RP | £75,000 | 12/04/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 96 STATION ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RB | £200,000 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 2 MANCHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5LY | £80,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BIRKDALE COURT 7 STATION ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RP | £85,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £85,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £140,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £123,909 (11 Flat, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27.4%

## 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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.07% (strong)
- **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:** £1,636/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -18%
- **10y growth:** 46.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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