# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CW12 4NR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 BIRCH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4NR |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Feb 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/02/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £691/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- W2 (6,000)
- E (25)
- N (6,000)
- O (6,500)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0059-2803-7227-9193-7381)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/172448306/1438877) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 BIRCH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4NR | £240,000 | 19/02/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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 |
| 26 DARTMOOR ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FG | £389,496 | 06/06/2025 | Detached |
| 8 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £385,000 | 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 |
| 9 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £409,950 | 28/07/2023 | 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 |
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £423,477 (95 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [St. James Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c1b5160) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dane Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e5c743e) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.77 miles | Rightmove |
| [Thorsten Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06e597e) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.05 miles | Rightmove |
| [Fairmill Grove, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/67ee2ae) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.47 miles | Rightmove |
| [Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1c4b17) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove |
| [Galloway Green, Congelton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5180f07) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove |
| [Balmoral Gardens, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9de7748) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.73 miles | Rightmove |
| [Leigh Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6c519e4) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.14 miles | Rightmove |
| [Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/813e3e4) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 3.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5d6e11e) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 3.59 miles | Rightmove |
| [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d24742) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 3.64 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,331/mo (11 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*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 £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-340/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.5%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.9%
- **10y growth:** 50.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.8%

## 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)