# 2 bedroom terraced house for rent (CW12 1ES) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 KINSEY STREET, CONGLETON CW12 1ES | | Price | £850 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 61 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/11/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £483/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,500 ### Recommendations - Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000) - Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500) ## Description Beautifully Presented Two-Bedroom Cottage in a Sought-After Congleton LocationNestled within one of Congleton's most convenient locations, this charming and thoughtfully modernised mid-terrace cottage offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and contemporary living. Ideally situated within walking distance of both the vibrant town centre and the award-winning Congleton Park, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for tenants seeking a home with lifestyle appeal.The accommodation has been tastefully updated throughout and benefits from PVCu double glazing and modern gas central heating. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a stylish lounge. The breakfast kitchen is bright, spacious and a sociable are perfectly suited to modern-day living.To the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, both served by the modern bathroom.Outside is the enclosed courtyard ideal for outside dining and relaxing.The property's enviable location places a wealth of amenities right on the doorstep. Congleton's thriving town centre offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, and regular markets, together with cultural attractions including the popular Daneside Theatre and the renowned Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Astbury Mere Country Park provides beautiful open spaces, scenic walking routes, cycling trails, and waterside relaxation.Residents also benefit from excellent local amenities including Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Tesco, Boots, independent butchers, florists, healthcare facilities, and a local hospital, all within easy reach.Combining traditional cottage charm with modern convenience and an outstanding location, this delightful home is ready to move straight into and enjoy. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this attractive property has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/89290434/613503) - FRONT - ![KITCHEN ](/listings/photos/89290434/613504) - KITCHEN - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89290434/613505) - LOUNGE - ![REAR](/listings/photos/89290434/613506) - REAR - ![BATHROOM ](/listings/photos/89290434/613507) - BATHROOM - ![BEDROOM 1 FRONT](/listings/photos/89290434/613508) - BEDROOM 1 FRONT - ![BEDROOM 2 REAR](/listings/photos/89290434/613509) - BEDROOM 2 REAR ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/89290434/613510) - Energy Performance Certificate ## 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):** £576/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Kinsey Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/76d741f) | £850/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Park Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d57b168) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | Rightmove | | [Moody Street, Tudor Court, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/25ed67d) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Holford Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6a8ac67) | £825/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | Rightmove | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Antrobus Street, CW12 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | [Swan Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0b4ef6d) | £995/mo | 2 | 0.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Antrobus Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38d68f1) | £650/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Nelson Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c84ed73) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Kestrel Close, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/41964eb) | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | Rightmove | | [Obelisk Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91950ba) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.59 miles | Rightmove | | [Westholme Close, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/503bf54) | £1,075/mo | 2 | 0.59 miles | Rightmove | | [Fern Crescent, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9e7c679) | £995/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Isis Close, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9dbe539) | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | Rightmove | | [Boundary Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/87ad556) | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b4b8488) | £1,200/mo | 2 | 2.85 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £956/mo (15 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1235.3% - **Monthly cashflow:** £759/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3695.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £14/m² ## 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)