174 SANDBACH ROAD
STOKE-ON-TRENT, RODE HEATH, CHESHIRE EAST ST7 3RU
£450,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
83 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£282,750 Oct 2017
Price per m²
£5,422/m²
Local average
£361,270 (+24.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,582 of 33,755)
Street crime
25 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three bedroom detached bungalow located in popular Rode Heath.
- The property occupies an enviable positon and borders the canal to the rear.
- Open plan kitchen dining room, large lounge and conservatory.
- Three bedrooms, one of which is ensuite and a modern family bathroom.
- Landscaped rear gardens complete with decked area and summer house, off road parking for multiple vehicles.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, the property features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a generous lounge, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed to provide a stylish and sociable living space with ample room for family dining. A delightful conservatory overlooks the rear garden, offering the perfect place to enjoy the tranquil surroundings all year round.
The bungalow boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom benefiting from a contemporary en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, finished to a high standard.
The property also benefits from triple glazing in the master bedroom.
Externally, the property continues to impress with beautifully landscaped rear gardens designed for both relaxation and entertaining. A generous decked seating area and charming summer house provide ideal spaces to enjoy the peaceful canal-side setting. To the front, a spacious driveway offers off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Combining generous living accommodation, attractive gardens and an exceptional canal-side location, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a superb bungalow in one of Rode Heath's most desirable positions.
Location:
Rode Heath is a desirable Cheshire village known for its canalside charm, welcoming community, and excellent access to countryside walks. The village offers a well-regarded primary school, a convenience store, local pubs, and is just a short drive from the amenities of Sandbach and Alsager. With easy road links to the M6 and strong connections to nearby towns, Rode Heath is ideal for families and commuters alike seeking a balance of rural peace and convenience.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Nantwich
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 90670926
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 11/10/2016
Expiry date: 10/10/2026
Current heating cost: £662/year
Potential heating cost: £546/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,100
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
Site Plan
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £450,000 | +59.2% |
| Sold | 05/10/2017 (8 years ago) | £282,750 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 CHAPEL LANE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3SE | £260,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BIBBY STREET, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RR | £455,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 MAPLE PLACE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3SG | £197,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 6 FARAMS ROAD, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RP | £365,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 128 SANDBACH ROAD, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RU | £118,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 190 SANDBACH ROAD, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3RU | £180,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 59 BEECH AVENUE, RODE HEATH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3SH | £240,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £149,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £303,400 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Rode Heath, Heath Avenue / Millmead | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Grove Convenience Store | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Alsager | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Kidsgrove | 2.6 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 5.5 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 5.7 miles |
| University | Keele University | 7.7 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 8.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 1 May 2024 |
| Church Lawton School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 29 Mar 2023 |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 16 May 2023 |
| Pikemere School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 6 Jul 2015 |
| Alsager School | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boden Hall Cottages, Rode Heath, ST7 | £2,250/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | Rightmove |
| Jamage Road, Talke Pits, ST7 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 3.06 miles | Rightmove |
| High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent | £900/mo | 3 | 3.29 miles | Rightmove |
| Hope Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 | £875/mo | 3 | 3.86 miles | Rightmove |
| Coalfield Close, Bignall End, Staffordsire | £1,200/mo | 3 | 3.91 miles | Rightmove |
| High Street, Halmer End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 | £895/mo | 3 | 5.18 miles | Rightmove |
| High Street, Halmer End, ST7 | £840/mo | 3 | 5.18 miles | Rightmove |
| High Street, Alsagers Bank, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 | £795/mo | 3 | 5.49 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,101/mo (8 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).