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9 GATEKEEPER CLOSE

SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AG

3 beds 2 baths 101 m² Listed 20 Feb 2026 (-115d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 4AG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AG |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £240,000 Sep 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 19/09/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £258/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8208-7431-6740-7000-1926)

## Description

Presenting a spacious detached family home, perfectly positioned in the sought-after area of Sandbach. This impressive property boasts generous living accommodation, ideal for modern family life.

Step inside to discover a welcoming lounge, providing a comfortable retreat for relaxation and entertaining. The spacious dining kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering ample space for family meals and social gatherings. Three well-proportioned bedrooms ensure there is plenty of room for everyone in the household.

Externally, the home is complemented by attractive gardens, ideal for both children's play and outdoor dining during the warmer months. There is a detached garage, adding valuable storage and secure parking.

The location is exceptionally well connected, with excellent transport links. Situated close to Junction 17 of the M6, commuters will enjoy swift access to both regional and national road networks, making daily travel a breeze. Sandbach itself is a vibrant market town, renowned for its picturesque settings, historic charm, and welcoming community. Local amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities, are all within easy reach, and the area's beautiful open countryside provides plentiful opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

This delightful home offers space, comfort, and convenience in an enviable location. Arrange your viewing today and start planning your future in Sandbach.

Council Tax Band: D (Cheshire East)

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172463762/116085) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/172463762/116086) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £240,000 | 25/09/2020 | Detached |
| 9 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £239,995 | 28/09/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 ALDERLEY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YX | £630,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 2 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE | £360,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £255,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE | £475,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 16 PARKHOUSE DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YW | £458,000 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| 14 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £142,500 | 26/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £260,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE | £295,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FILTER BED WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AD | £280,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 FILTER BED WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AD | £280,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £260,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £344,995 | 06/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £350,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG | £249,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £355,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 30 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £355,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 50 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £331,495 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 48 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £409,995 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 41 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £327,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 43 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £279,495 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 39 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF | £358,995 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 131 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4SP | £795,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SKIPPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AL | £275,995 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 6 SKIPPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AL | £324,495 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £256,125 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £371,548 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £413,691 (39 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.66 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £144/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2%

*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:** £2,970/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.5%
- **10y growth:** 45.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£240,000 Sep 2020

Price per m²

£2,970/m²

Local average

£413,691 (-27.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,216 of 33,755)

Street crime

72 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached family home
Desirable location
Cul-De-Sac Setting
Three Bedrooms
Ensuite Bathroom
Detached garage
Viewings Recommended

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Presenting a spacious detached family home, perfectly positioned in the sought-after area of Sandbach. This impressive property boasts generous living accommodation, ideal for modern family life.

Step inside to discover a welcoming lounge, providing a comfortable retreat for relaxation and entertaining. The spacious dining kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering ample space for family meals and social gatherings. Three well-proportioned bedrooms ensure there is plenty of room for everyone in the household.

Externally, the home is complemented by attractive gardens, ideal for both children's play and outdoor dining during the warmer months. There is a detached garage, adding valuable storage and secure parking.

The location is exceptionally well connected, with excellent transport links. Situated close to Junction 17 of the M6, commuters will enjoy swift access to both regional and national road networks, making daily travel a breeze. Sandbach itself is a vibrant market town, renowned for its picturesque settings, historic charm, and welcoming community. Local amenities, including schools, shops, and leisure facilities, are all within easy reach, and the area's beautiful open countryside provides plentiful opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

This delightful home offers space, comfort, and convenience in an enviable location. Arrange your viewing today and start planning your future in Sandbach.

Council Tax Band: D (Cheshire East)
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Sandbach

WLL Properties LTD

Reference: 172463762

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 20/09/2018

Expiry date: 19/09/2028

Current heating cost: £258/year

Potential heating cost: £258/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

0% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£300,000	+25%
Sold	25/09/2020 (5 years ago)	£240,000	0%
Sold	28/09/2018 (7 years ago)	£239,995	—

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
2 ALDERLEY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YX	£630,000	16/01/2026	Detached
2 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE	£360,000	31/10/2025	Detached
Same street 11 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG	£255,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
43 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE	£475,000	27/10/2023	Detached
16 PARKHOUSE DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YW	£458,000	31/08/2023	Detached
14 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£142,500	26/06/2023	Detached
Same street 6 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG	£260,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
10 COMMA ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AE	£295,000	17/10/2022	Detached
7 FILTER BED WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AD	£280,000	30/09/2022	Detached
5 FILTER BED WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AD	£280,000	27/09/2022	Detached
Same street 4 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG	£260,500	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
5 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£344,995	06/07/2022	Detached
2 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£350,000	01/07/2022	Detached
Same street 15 GATEKEEPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AG	£249,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
32 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£355,995	30/06/2022	Detached
30 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£355,995	30/06/2022	Detached
50 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£331,495	17/06/2022	Detached
48 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£409,995	17/06/2022	Detached
41 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£327,995	27/05/2022	Detached
43 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£279,495	27/05/2022	Detached
39 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AF	£358,995	26/05/2022	Detached
131 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4SP	£795,000	14/04/2022	Detached
4 SKIPPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AL	£275,995	25/03/2022	Detached
6 SKIPPER CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AL	£324,495	25/03/2022	Detached

Street average: £256,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £371,548 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.5%

10y growth 45.9%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 23.6%

10y (index) 51.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW11 4AG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Asda Express	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Sandbach, Congleton Road / Residential Home	0.1 miles
Shop	Williams & Lowe	0.6 miles
Train station	Sandbach	1.9 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	3.3 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	5.0 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	5.7 miles
Hospital	Congleton War Memorial Hospital	6.1 miles
University	Keele University	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Public order	10
Shoplifting	8
Anti-social behaviour	7
Other theft	6
Criminal damage and arson	4
Drugs	3
Vehicle crime	3
Other crime	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	72

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St John's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Inadequate — 5 Feb 2024
Offley Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach Primary Academy	Primary	1.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022

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. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11	£1,500/mo	3	1.66 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×

Monthly cashflow £144/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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