Sold Semi-detached

55 WINDERMERE ROAD

CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 8RH

3 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 26 Jun 2026 (-24d)

£200,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£170,000 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£2,985/m²

Local average

£207,711 (-3.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,314 of 33,755)

Street crime

180 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home
  • Spacious Family Lounge
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Bright And Airy Accommodation Throughout
  • Driveway Providing Off-Road Parking
  • Detached Single Garage With Workshop Potential
  • Well-Presented Throughout
  • Excellent First Time Purchase
  • Popular Residential Location
  • Well-Regarded Schools Nearby & Excellent Transport Links

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Whitegates Crewe are pleased to present this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached home, situated on the ever-popular Windermere Road in the sought-after CW2 area of Crewe. Offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout, this delightful home is ideal for first-time buyers, growing families or those looking to upsize, combining comfortable living spaces with a generous rear garden and excellent access to local amenities. Having been thoughtfully maintained, the property provides a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a home that is ready to move into whilst still offering scope to personalise over time.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by an entrance porch, providing a practical space for coats and shoes before leading into the spacious lounge. This inviting reception room offers an abundance of natural light through the large front-facing window, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining guests. The generous proportions allow for a variety of furniture layouts, whilst the staircase rises neatly to the first floor without compromising the living space. The lounge effortlessly flows through to the kitchen/dining room, creating an excellent layout for modern family living.

The kitchen/dining room spans the width of the property and serves as the true heart of the home. Offering an excellent range of fitted units with ample worktop space, there is plenty of room for food preparation, everyday dining and social gatherings. The dining area comfortably accommodates a family dining table, making it the perfect setting for both casual meals and entertaining friends. Large windows overlook the rear garden, allowing natural light to flood the room, whilst direct access to the outside creates a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces during the warmer months.

To the first floor, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a spacious double, offering plenty of room for wardrobes and additional furniture whilst providing a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The second bedroom is another generous room, ideal as a double bedroom for children, guests or older family members. The third bedroom offers excellent versatility and could equally serve as a child's bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office, making it perfectly suited to modern lifestyles. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite and designed to comfortably serve the needs of the household.

Externally, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with a driveway to the front providing convenient off-road parking. To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a wonderful outdoor space for families, children and pets to enjoy, with plenty of sunshine throughout the warmer months creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining. A detached single garage is positioned within the garden and offers excellent storage or workshop potential, providing a highly practical addition to the home.

Windermere Road occupies a convenient and highly desirable location within Crewe, with a wide range of everyday amenities close by. The property is within easy reach of well-regarded primary and secondary schools, making it an excellent choice for families. Nearby shopping facilities include local convenience stores, supermarkets and retail outlets, whilst Crewe town centre offers an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links are another key feature of this location, with easy access to the A500, M6 motorway network and Crewe Railway Station, providing direct services to Manchester, Birmingham and London, making it ideal for commuters.

Properties in this popular residential location continue to attract strong interest, and an early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this fantastic family home has to offer.

Tenure - Freehold
EPC - D
Council Tax - B

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service.

Listed by

Crewe

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 90179157

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/05/2024

Expiry date: 24/05/2034

Current heating cost: £868/year

Potential heating cost: £755/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,915

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3237795

Property Details

Street: 55 Windermere Road

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 8RH

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2005

Work Completed: 28/10/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2422018

Property Details

Street: 55 Windermere Road

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 8RH

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/01/2005

Work Completed: 05/01/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2199123

Property Details

Street: 55 Windermere Road

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW2 8RH

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/11/2004

Work Completed: 15/10/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/09/2024 (1 year ago) £170,000

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
24 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RN £205,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
119 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST £225,000 15/08/2025 Semi-detached
28 HANDFORTH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8PL £140,500 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
15 LANGDALE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RS £200,000 24/05/2023 Semi-detached
63 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST £210,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
38 RAVENSCROFT ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8PQ £140,500 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
26 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RN £160,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST £191,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
48 LANGDALE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RS £201,500 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
8 TABLEY ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8PW £144,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
12 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN £203,995 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
36 BOWNESS ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RN £180,000 06/07/2022 Semi-detached
10 CORBETTS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GN £211,995 29/06/2022 Semi-detached
54 LANGDALE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RS £220,000 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
39 LANGDALE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RS £241,500 31/03/2022 Semi-detached
21 HANDFORTH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8PL £155,250 15/03/2022 Semi-detached
133 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST £180,000 20/12/2021 Semi-detached
27 WINDERMERE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8RJ £175,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
47 FIELD LANE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8ST £177,500 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
21 HANDFORTH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8PL £100,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £183,137 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.3%
10y growth 47%

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

1y (index) 2%
5y (index) 22.6%
10y (index) 53%

Rental Range

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

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

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 Wistaston Green, Capesthorne Road / Tatton Road 0.3 miles
Bus stop Wistaston Green, Capesthorne Road / Ravenscroft Road 0.3 miles
Shop Premier 0.7 miles
Shop The Corner Store 0.7 miles
Train station Crewe 1.9 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.4 miles
Train station Nantwich 2.5 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 9.1 miles
University Keele University 10.6 miles
Hospital Whitchurch Community Hospital 11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 75
Anti-social behaviour 34
Public order 27
Criminal damage and arson 16
Other theft 7
Drugs 6
Shoplifting 5
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 3
Possession of weapons 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 180

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
The Axis Academy Other 0.4 miles Good — 22 May 2023
Wistaston Academy Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 24 Sep 2024
Wistaston Church Lane Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 14 May 2019
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Primary 0.8 miles Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Thomas More Catholic High School Secondary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Crewe, CW2 £1,100/mo 3 0.76 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Danebank Avenue, CW2 £1,050/mo 3 0.8 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,075/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.54%
Max investor price (0.8%) £134,375
Target investor price (1%) £107,500
Gross yield 6.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.5×
Monthly cashflow £155/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.2%
  • 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).