For sale Detached

12 BIRCH ROAD

CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4NR

3 beds 2 baths 818 sq ft Listed 20 Feb 2026 (-185d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

76 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£240,000 Feb 2018

Price per m²

£5,263/m²

Local average

£423,477 (-5.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,597 of 33,755)

Street crime

61 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Bungalow in the Heart of West Heath
  • Offering Versatile Layout with Flexible Living Accommodation
  • Modern Breakfast Kitchen with Extended Dining/Family Room
  • Potential to Extend Further
  • Ample Off Road Parking with Garage
  • Principle Bedroom Benefitting Walk in Wardrobe and En Suite
  • Generous Sized Rear Garden
  • Close to Local Amenities, Transport Links and Good Schools

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the heart of West Heath, this beautifully extended and enhanced three-bedroom detached bungalow offers spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for a wide range of buyers. Boasting a spectacular rear garden and positioned just a short walk from the local shopping precinct and the picturesque Astbury Mere, the property also benefits from excellent transport links and highly regarded schools, placing everything you need right on your doorstep.

Internally, the home comprises a generously sized lounge complete with a feature log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting living space. The modern breakfast-style kitchen offers a range of integrated appliances and flows seamlessly into the extended family/dining room, providing the perfect setting for entertaining, with direct access out to the rear garden. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from its own walk-in wardrobe and En suite, while a contemporary main bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

The property also provides integral access to the garage, offering excellent storage or secure parking, and the flexible layout allows rooms to be adapted to suit your individual needs. Subject to the relevant planning permissions, there is exciting potential to extend into the roof and create a dormer space, further increasing the living accommodation.

Externally, the front of the property features a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles in addition to the garage. A well-maintained raised lawn sits to the right-hand side, bordered by plants and shrubs. Side access leads to the impressive rear garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio area and walkway extending to the rear. The garden also benefits from two outdoor sheds, ideal for additional storage, and is surrounded by established greenery, creating a private and peaceful outdoor space.

Hallway - Providing access to further ground floor accommodation, entrance matting, two ceiling light fittings, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points.

Lounge - 5.33 x 3.83 (17'5" x 12'6") - Dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, feature log burning stove, ceiling light fitting and two wall light fittings, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.03 x 3.23 (13'2" x 10'7") - Modern fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with work surface over, inset sink with double drainer and mixer tap, integrated eye level double oven, gas hob with extractor over, tiled splash back, space for a fridge freezer, wood effect flooring, ceiling light fittings and ceiling spotlights, ample power points, central heating radiators, integral access into the garage.

Dining/Family Room - 4.95 x 3.73 (16'2" x 12'2") - Dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, two wall light fittings, central heating radiator, wood effect flooring, power points, French doors leading out into the rear garden.

Bedroom One - 4.07 x 3.14 (13'4" x 10'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points.

Walk In Wardrobe - 3.46 x 1.56 (11'4" x 5'1") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling lighting, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points.

En Suite - 2.35 x 1.54 (7'8" x 5'0") - Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and storage underneath, walk in mains mixer shower with removable shower head and hand assist rail, tiled walls and flooring throughout, ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, extractor fan, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two - 2.93 x 2.92 (9'7" x 9'6") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling spotlights, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points, great space to also use as an at home office.

Bedroom Three - 3.13 x 2.53 (10'3" x 8'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points.

Bathroom - 2.90 x 1.68 (9'6" x 5'6") - Three piece suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and storage underneath, low level jet bath with pillar taps, hand rail assist and mains shower over with removable shower head, tiled walls throughout, wood effect flooring, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

Integral Garage - 6.63 x 3.34 (21'9" x 10'11") - Up and over garage door with two additional external doors, power and light, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, great for storage, use as a workshop or to house a vehicle.

Externally - Providing off road parking for two vehicles with additional parking available in the garage. Side access is available down the right hand side of the property leading to the rear garden mostly laid to lawn surrounded by mature greenery housing two outdoor sheds for storage. There are patio areas for outdoor seating.

Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is Freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts.

Need To Sell - For a FREE valuation please call or e-mail and we will be happy to assist.

Aml Disclosure - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction. This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy.

Listed by

Congleton

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 172448306

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/02/2017

Expiry date: 16/02/2027

Current heating cost: £691/year

Potential heating cost: £511/year

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~673 m² (0.17 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £400,000 +66.7%
Sold 19/02/2018 (8 years ago) £240,000

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
4 ASH GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PN £279,250 13/04/2026 Detached
8 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ £425,000 13/03/2026 Detached
23 LEAMINGTON ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PF £425,000 16/12/2025 Detached
80 HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4NX £420,000 21/11/2025 Detached
18 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ £375,000 07/10/2025 Detached
Same street 34 BIRCH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4NR £280,000 10/07/2025 Detached
8 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £385,000 06/06/2025 Detached
26 DARTMOOR ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FG £389,496 06/06/2025 Detached
31 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE £531,555 30/05/2025 Detached
33 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE £390,845 23/05/2025 Detached
34 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE £432,995 09/05/2025 Detached
3 BIRCH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4NJ £327,000 08/11/2024 Detached
9 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE £529,995 28/10/2024 Detached
21 BIRCH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4NN £498,000 04/09/2023 Detached
7 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £419,950 28/07/2023 Detached
26 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £359,950 28/07/2023 Detached
9 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £409,950 28/07/2023 Detached
16 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ £376,316 21/07/2023 Detached
24 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £434,950 26/05/2023 Detached
22 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £419,950 02/05/2023 Detached
20 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS £329,950 24/04/2023 Detached

Street average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £408,008 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.9%
10y growth 50.1%

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

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 50.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Constantinos 0.1 miles
Shop Home Bargains 0.1 miles
Bus stop West Heath, Sandbach Road / Shopping Centre 0.1 miles
Bus stop West Heath, Holmes Chapel Road / Shopping Centre 0.1 miles
Train station Congleton 2.0 miles
Train station Holmes Chapel 5.2 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 7.0 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 7.6 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 9.1 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Anti-social behaviour 7
Public order 7
Shoplifting 7
Other theft 6
Drugs 4
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 61

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
The Quinta Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Congleton High School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Jan 2015
Black Firs Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Nov 2013
Aidenswood School Other 0.7 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Marlfields Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024

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
St. James Avenue, Congleton, CW12 £1,250/mo 3 0.63 miles Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton £1,000/mo 3 0.77 miles Rightmove
Thorsten Way, Congleton £1,500/mo 3 1.05 miles Rightmove
Fairmill Grove, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 1.47 miles Rightmove
Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 1.5 miles Rightmove
Galloway Green, Congelton £1,295/mo 3 1.5 miles Rightmove
Balmoral Gardens, Congleton £1,100/mo 3 1.73 miles Rightmove
Leigh Road, Congleton £1,500/mo 3 2.14 miles Rightmove
Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,495/mo 3 3.39 miles Rightmove
Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 3.59 miles Rightmove
Church Lane, North Rode, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 3.64 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,331/mo (11 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23.8×
Monthly cashflow £-340/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.5%
  • 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).