# 2 bedroom house for sale (CW2 6DZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 HEWITT STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6DZ |
| Price | £85,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 60 m² |
| Last sold | £65,000 Jan 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/03/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £588/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,515

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9608-1015-6257-4840-0220)

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![17 Hewitt Street-high.jpg](/listings/photos/90300390/933229) - 17 Hewitt Street-high.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/90300390/933230) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1157034
- **Address:** 17 Hewitt Street, CREWE, CW2 6DZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 05/09/2003
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1101673
- **Address:** 17 Hewitt Street, CREWE, CW2 6DZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/10/2003
- **Work Completed:** 05/09/2003
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 HEWITT STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6DZ | £65,000 | 22/01/2016 | Terraced |
| 17 HEWITT STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6DZ | £60,000 | 12/02/2010 | Terraced |
| 17 HEWITT STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6DZ | £52,500 | 04/02/2010 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £219,298 (4 Other, CW2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -61.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Gresty Road, CW2 | £1,900/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Westminster St, CW2 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Victoria Street, CW1 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,217/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.06% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £450/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 21.9%

*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:** £1,417/m²

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.8%

## Flood risk

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

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