For sale Semi-detached

8 JOHN ROWLANDS CLOSE

SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3TF

4 beds 2 baths 107 m² Listed 30 Sep 2026 (-20d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

107 m²

Last sold

£234,995 Jun 2019

Local average

£257,194 (+12.8%)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Great Transport links
  • 4 Bedroom semi detached
  • Private Garden
  • Well Decorated
  • 3 Storey Semi
  • 3 Bathrooms

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Beautifully Presented Four-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home in a Quiet Cul-de-Sac

Situated within a peaceful cul-de-sac in the popular area of Sandbach, close to the sought-after village of Wheelock, this beautifully decorated four-bedroom semi-detached property offers a wonderful combination of comfortable living, practicality and attractive outdoor space.

The property is presented to a high standard throughout, with a warm and welcoming feel and well-maintained accommodation that is ready to move into.

The home provides four well-proportioned bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + downstairs WC, making it an ideal choice for families or those looking for versatile accommodation and plenty of space. The property also benefits from a spacious kitchen diner, providing a fantastic social and entertaining area and an ideal space for family meals and everyday living.

The well-appointed living accommodation offers plenty of flexibility for modern family life, with the tasteful décor throughout creating a stylish yet comfortable home.

Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing parking for two cars, while to the rear is a wonderful, manageable garden offering an attractive and easy-to-maintain outdoor space — perfect for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying a little gardening without the upkeep of a large garden.

Located in a quiet residential setting, the property is conveniently positioned for the amenities and facilities of Sandbach, with Wheelock and its local attractions also close by. The location offers a pleasant balance of peaceful surroundings while remaining well placed for everyday conveniences and with excellent transport links.

Key Features:

Four-bedroom semi-detached property
Beautifully decorated and well presented throughout
Spacious kitchen diner
Three bathrooms
Quiet cul-de-sac location
Close to Wheelock
Driveway parking for two cars
Attractive and manageable rear garden
Ideal family home
Popular Sandbach location

An early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the presentation, generous accommodation, excellent facilities and attractive outdoor space this lovely home has to offer.

Listed by

Sandbach

Spicerhaart

Reference: 93755016

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~202 m² (0.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £290,000 +23.4%
Sold 21/06/2019 (7 years ago) £234,995 —

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
44 BARNTON WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DF £280,000 27/04/2026 Semi-detached
12 FRANK HUGHES AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TA £275,000 18/12/2025 Semi-detached
80 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX £252,000 18/07/2025 Semi-detached
10 HARRY HOUGHTON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SZ £270,000 16/09/2024 Semi-detached
12 TRENTLEA WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3AZ £250,000 30/08/2024 Semi-detached
7 CALDON CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DE £202,000 10/11/2023 Semi-detached
16 JOSEPH JOHNSON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TE £266,000 15/12/2022 Semi-detached
9 SHARDLOW ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DD £248,000 12/12/2022 Semi-detached
76 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX £172,000 28/11/2022 Semi-detached
17 CALDON CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DE £240,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
48 TRENTLEA WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3AZ £260,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
2 KIDSGROVE CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DR £281,500 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
37 BARNTON WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DF £55,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 35 JOHN ROWLANDS CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TF £270,000 28/06/2022 Semi-detached
82 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX £305,000 20/05/2022 Semi-detached
25 ANVIL CLOSE, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3RF £197,500 14/02/2022 Semi-detached
22 HIND HEATH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LY £250,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £270,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £237,750 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 36.3%
10y growth 40.6%

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

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 29.6%
10y (index) 54.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wheelock, Crewe Road / Lightley Close 0.4 miles
Shop Rose Blossom Hair Boutique 0.7 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.8 miles
Train station Sandbach 1.3 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 3.1 miles
Train station Crewe 3.6 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 9.7 miles
University Keele University 10.3 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Anti-social behaviour 3
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Public order 2
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 23

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Wheelock Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024
Sandbach Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022
Elworth CofE Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 16 Oct 2018

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
Pulford Road, Arclid, Sandbach £1,700/mo 4 3.25 miles Rightmove
37 Newcastle Road South, Sandbach £2,000/mo 4 3.5 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,850/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.64%
Max investor price (0.8%) £231,250
Target investor price (1%) £185,000
Gross yield 7.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.1×
Monthly cashflow £498/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.1%
  • 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).