85 FORGE LANE
CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4BL
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
125 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£319,950 Jan 2020
Price per m²
£3,520/m²
Local average
£425,487 (+3.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,609 of 33,755)
Street crime
113 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Positioned On a Desirable End Corner Plot
- Open Plan Dining Kitchen
- Peaceful Semi-Rural Setting Surrounded By Mature Greenery
- South-West Facing Rear Garden
- Off Road Parking and Attached Garage
- Close to Local Amenities, Good Schools and Transport Links
- Still Under N.H.B.C Guarantee
- Viewing Highly Advised!
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is beautifully presented throughout, beginning with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious lounge featuring a walk-in bay window. To the rear, the heart of the home is the open-plan dining kitchen, complete with a central island and French doors opening onto the garden, alongside direct access to a separate utility room. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, with both the principal and second bedrooms benefitting from their own en suite facilities. The main bedroom also features fitted wardrobes, while a stylish four-piece family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the south-west facing rear garden is thoughtfully designed, offering a paved patio, lawned area, and an additional seating space with pergola—perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is also useful side access providing space for a storage shed, adding further practicality.
This is a superb opportunity to acquire a modern, high-quality home in a tranquil yet well-connected location, ideal for growing families.
Location: - Locally you will find many different amenities close by including West Heath precinct and Barn Road retail park, Tesco Extra and Shell Garage. The heart of Congleton Town Centre offers many different and some recently new and upcoming restaurants, bars and pubs with lots of charming cafes, little shops, hairdressers, barbers and of course all essential health care.
Entrance Hall - 4.07 x 2.14 max (13'4" x 7'0" max) - External front entrance door, solid wood flooring, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting, power point, access to all ground floor accommodation and stair access to the first floor accommodation.
Lounge - 4.62 x 3.24 (15'1" x 10'7") - UPVC double glazed walk in bay window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points.
Open Plan Dining Kitchen - 6.64 x 3.36 (21'9" x 11'0") - Modern fitted kitchen comprising high gloss wall and base units with work surface over, central breakfast island, inset sink with double drainer and mixer tap, integrated eye level double oven, integrated fridge freezer, gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, tiled splash back, unit downlighters, ceiling spotlights, power points, laminate wood effect flooring throughout, French doors opening out into the rear garden. To the dining area is a central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting, power points, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, direct access into the utility.
Utility - 2.83 x 1.56 (9'3" x 5'1") - High gloss base units with work surface over, inset sink with single drainer and mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, laminate wood effect flooring, ceiling light fitting, houses the boiler, power points, central heating radiator, external door access out into the rear garden.
Downstairs Wc - Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap, half tiled walls throughout, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
Landing - Providing access to all first floor accommodation and access to the loft space (the loft is fully boarded with pull down ladders), carpet flooring, ceiling light fitting and ceiling spotlights, central heating radiator and power point.
Bedroom One - 4.11 x 3.31 (13'5" x 10'10") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, ceiling light fitting, power points, direct access into the En suite.
En Suite - 2.37 x 1.38 (7'9" x 4'6") - Vanity unit comprising hand wash basin with mixer tap, low level WC and storage, tiled splash back, wall mounted LED mirror, walk in shower with tiled splash back and removable shower head, tiled flooring, extractor fan, ceiling light fitting, chrome heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Two - 3.56 x 3.43 (11'8" x 11'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points, direct access into the en suite.
En Suite - 1.74 x 1.57 (5'8" x 5'1") - Three piece suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, walk in mixer shower with tiled splash back and removable shower head, laminate flooring, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, chrome heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom Three - 3.42 x 2.75 (11'2" x 9'0") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points.
Bedroom Four - 3.41 x 2.85 (11'2" x 9'4") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points.
Family Bathroom - 2.52 x 2.39 max (8'3" x 7'10" max) - Four piece suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap, low level bath with mixer tap, walk in mixer shower with tiled splash back and removable shower head, laminate flooring, half tiled walls throughout, ceiling light fitting, chrome heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, extractor fan.
Garage - 5.23 x 2.53 (17'1" x 8'3") - Up and over garage door, power and light.
Externally - Externally to the front of the property is off road parking for two vehicles with a well maintained laid to lawn area to the right hand side boarded by a decorative stone and outside lighting. Side access is available into the rear garden which is made up of paved patio and a further raised laid to lawn area boarded by a flower bed. In addition is another patio section with pergola a great space for seating or hosting in the upcoming summer months. Down the side also provides space to house an outdoor shed for storage.
Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts. Please note there is a communal maintenance charge of £200 per annum.
Need To Sell? - For a FREE valuation please call or e-mail and we will be happy to assist.
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Listed by
Congleton
Stephenson Browne Ltd
Reference: 173682086
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 15/11/2019
Expiry date: 14/11/2029
Current heating cost: £299/year
Potential heating cost: £301/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £440,000 | +37.5% |
| Sold | 02/01/2020 (6 years ago) | £319,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR | £616,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| 7 FORGE WOOD CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DR | £395,000 | 21/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 75 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL | £300,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 77 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL | £410,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 81 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL | £560,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 72 FORGE LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4BL | £228,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £374,500 (4 sales)
Area average: £505,500 (2 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 March 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 Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | West Heath, Longdown Road / Back Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Mr Tyre Congleton | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | PaintWell | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | West Heath, Holmes Chapel Road / Waggon & Horses | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Congleton | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Goostrey | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 6.8 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 9.6 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 9.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 113 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024 |
| Aidenswood School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Black Firs Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2013 |
| The Quinta Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2023 |
| Marlfields Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement — 7 May 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Close, Congleton | £1,700/mo | 4 | 0.77 miles | Rightmove |
| Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove |
| Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12 | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove |
| Field View Road, Congleton, CW12 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove |
| Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12 | £2,995/mo | 4 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove |
| Quayside, Congleton, CW12 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.2 miles | Rightmove |
| Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton | £3,750/mo | 4 | 1.93 miles | Rightmove |
| Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG | £2,000/mo | 4 | 3.67 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £2,174/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).