# 1 bedroom flat for rent (CW12 1RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 54 LAWTON STREET, CONGLETON CW12 1RS |
| Price | £600 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 113 m² |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/10/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £1,012/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £28,900

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- D (£80 - £120)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9380-2713-3100-2209-5021)

## Description

Charming Town Centre ApartmentThis FRESHLY decorated and NEWLY carpeted one bedroom studio apartment, offering a convenient and comfortable lifestyle in the heart of Congleton. Enjoy easy access to the town's shops, bars, restaurants, and the beautiful Congleton Park.Key Features:    Prime Location: Situated within walking distance of the town centre, offering a vibrant and convenient lifestyle.    Cosy Layout: One bedroom, open plan studio kitchen/ lounge and shower room.    Modern Comforts: Majority double glazing and electric heating for added comfort.Don't miss this opportunity to rent this charming apartment in a convenient location.

## Property Photos

- ![FRONT](/listings/photos/92685684/2199290) - FRONT
- ![STUDIO KITCHEN/LIVING](/listings/photos/92685684/2199295) - STUDIO KITCHEN/LIVING
- ![STUDIO KITCHEN/LIVING](/listings/photos/92685684/2199296) - STUDIO KITCHEN/LIVING
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/92685684/2199297) - BEDROOM
- ![SHOWER ROOM](/listings/photos/92685684/2199298) - SHOWER ROOM

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/92685684/2199299) - Energy Performance Certificate
- ![EPC Link](/listings/photos/92685684/2199300) - EPC Link

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £886/mo
- **Realistic:** £984/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Lawton Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7afea10) | £600/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lawton Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9ad57fa) | £700/mo | 1 | 0.09 miles | Rightmove |
| [Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3495e08) | £595/mo | 1 | 0.12 miles | Rightmove |
| 1 Bed Flat, Weavers Cottages, CW12 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Weavers Cottages, CW12 | £845/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Weavers Cottages, CW12 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Milk St, CW12 | £625/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Milk St, CW12 | £625/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Milk St, CW12 | £625/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2b4a5df) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/de34b85) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c8e2ac5) | £750/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Trinity Court, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/09ead32) | £650/mo | 1 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove |
| [Swettenham Heath; Congleton. CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3af25b) | £850/mo | 1 | 3.7 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £704/mo (14 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1300%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £558/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3845.8%

*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:** £5/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)