For sale House

17 HEWITT STREET

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6DZ

2 beds 1 baths 646 sq ft Listed 30 Jun 2026 (-20d)

£85,000

Guide Price

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Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

60 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£65,000 Jan 2016

Price per m²

£1,417/m²

Local average

£219,298 (-61.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,873 of 33,755)

Street crime

335 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • For Sale By Modern Method Of Auction
  • Excellent Buy-To-Let Investment Opportunity
  • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property
  • Walking Distance To Crewe Railway Station
  • Enclosed Low Maintenance Rear Yard
  • Ideal Addition To An Investment Portfolio
  • Convenient Access to Nantwich Road and Town Centre
  • Council Tax Band A
  • Freehold Property
  • Viewing Recommended

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

For sale by Modern Method of Auction: Starting Bid Price £85,000 plus reservation fee.

Offered for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, this well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace property represents an attractive investment opportunity, being sold with tenants in situ and providing immediate rental income from completion. Situated within an established residential area of Crewe, the property is ideally positioned for access to a wide range of local amenities, schools, shops and excellent transport connections, making it a consistently popular location with tenants.

The accommodation is well laid out and comprises a spacious lounge offering comfortable living space, together with a fitted kitchen providing ample storage and workspace. To the first floor are two generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear garden designed for low-maintenance living, providing an attractive outdoor space for occupants. On-street parking is available nearby, and the property enjoys a convenient position within easy reach of Crewe town centre and the railway station, one of the UK's major transport hubs, offering direct links to Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Crewe continues to be a popular location for property investors due to its strong rental demand, affordability and ongoing regeneration, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking to expand an existing portfolio or acquire a straightforward investment with income from day one. The property's tenant-in-situ status removes the need to source occupants following purchase, allowing a seamless transition for investors.

Early enquiry and viewing are highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation and investment potential available.

Auctioneers Comments Ftb - This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Part Payment Deposit of 4.5% of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is used as part-payment towards the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.

Lounge - 3.889m x 3.834m (12'9" x 12'6" ) -

Kitchen - 3.288m x 3.002m (10'9" x 9'10" ) -

Store -

Stairs To First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom One - 3.902m x 3.829m (max) (12'9" x 12'6" (max)) -

Bedroom Two - 4.245m x 1.696m (max) (13'11" x 5'6" (max)) -

Bathroom -

Externally - Enclosed rear yard

Council Tax - Band A

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.

Why Choose Us? - At Stephenson Browne Crewe, our commitment to outstanding service and extensive local knowledge has earned us recognition as one of the UK’s leading independent estate agents. In a highly competitive industry, we are proud to be named among the Top 500 Sales & Lettings Agents in the country and honoured by ESTA's as winners of Gold Awards in both Sales and Lettings.

For a FREE valuation, please call or email and we will be delighted to assist.

Listed by

Crewe

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 90300390

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/03/2020

Expiry date: 09/03/2030

Current heating cost: £588/year

Potential heating cost: £517/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,515

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1157034

Property Details

Street: 17 Hewitt Street

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 6DZ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2003

Work Completed: 05/09/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1101673

Property Details

Street: 17 Hewitt Street

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 6DZ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/10/2003

Work Completed: 05/09/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

24% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £85,000 +30.8%
Sold 22/01/2016 (10 years ago) £65,000 +8.3%
Sold 12/02/2010 (16 years ago) £60,000 +14.3%
Sold 04/02/2010 (16 years ago) £52,500

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
Same street 15 HEWITT STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6DZ £110,000 30/11/2023 Terraced
ROYAL HOTEL NANTWICH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6AG £1,800,000 18/05/2022 Other
RAIL HOUSE GRESTY ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6EA £1,475,000 05/04/2022 Other

Street average: £110,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £1,637,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 48.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Crewe, Gresty Road / Rail House (Stop H) 0.0 miles
Shop Amuza's Barber Shop 0.0 miles
Bus stop Crewe, Gresty Road / Rail House (Stop G) 0.0 miles
Shop Different 0.1 miles
Train station Crewe 0.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 0.7 miles
Train station Nantwich 3.8 miles
University Keele University 9.2 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 10.5 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 123
Shoplifting 43
Public order 39
Anti-social behaviour 36
Drugs 22
Criminal damage and arson 19
Other theft 17
Burglary 13
Bicycle theft 9
Possession of weapons 5
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 2
Theft from the person 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 335

Within 1 mile during May 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
Westminster Nursery School Nursery 0.3 miles Good — 26 Nov 2014
Ruskin Community High School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 1 Jul 2015
Pebble Brook Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 25 Nov 2014
Edleston Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 Jun 2016
Cheshire College - South & West Other 0.6 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.15%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,375
Target investor price (1%) £97,900
  • 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).