# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 2GH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2GH | | Price | £323,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 89 m² | | Last sold | £252,995 Jun 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 10/06/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £252/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/0250-3889-7265-9598-7511) ## Description Welcome to this fabulous three bedroom detached home, nestled in an exclusive and highly sought-after residential development to the north of Congleton. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with each room thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style. The bay fronted lounge offers a wonderful spot to unwind, while the spacious dining kitchen is perfect for social gatherings and family meals. With three generously sized bedrooms and two tasteful bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. The layout is ideal for modern living, and the addition of a hugely valuable home office building in the garden makes remote working a breeze - just imagine the convenience of your own dedicated workspace, only steps from your back door. This superb property is perfectly positioned for easy access to Congleton town centre, excellent schools, and major commuting routes, making every-day life effortless. Plus, with miles of open countryside and green spaces right on your doorstep, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: town convenience and rural tranquillity. Step outside and you’ll find even more to love about this delightful home. The pleasant gardens to the front and rear offer plenty of space for children to play, pets to roam, or for you to simply sit back and soak up the sunshine. The generous driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles, while the detached garage to the side and rear ensures secure storage for cars, bikes, or outdoor gear. Whether you’re hosting summer barbeques, tending to a vegetable patch, or just enjoying your morning coffee with birdsong in the background, the outdoor space here is a true extension of the home. The peaceful surroundings and leafy setting create a sense of privacy and calm, making it easy to forget you’re just minutes from all the amenities Congleton has to offer. This is a superb home to suit an array of buyers, from growing families to professionals or anyone seeking a stylish, versatile retreat in a prime location. Take a look at the photos, floor plans, and video tour to get a feel for everything this property has to offer, and don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or to arrange your viewing - we can’t wait to show you around! EPC Rating: B**Parking - Driveway** **Parking - Garage** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533086) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533087) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533094) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533095) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533097) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92582886/2533109) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/92582886/2533110) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GH | £252,995 | 21/06/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 GORSTY WAY, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PP | £500,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | 6 MARTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HS | £310,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached | | 12 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £392,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached | | SANDHURST GIANTSWOOD LANE, HULME WALFIELD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HH | £475,000 | 14/08/2025 | Detached | | 9 WHITTAKER CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1LW | £300,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GH | £565,000 | 10/01/2025 | Detached | | 8 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £342,000 | 12/07/2024 | Detached | | 5 FIELDFARE CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GW | £355,000 | 05/07/2024 | Detached | | 21 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £397,500 | 16/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 GORSTY WAY, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PP | £427,452 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 24 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £380,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 2 FAIRMILL GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GY | £280,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached | | 5 BRADSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PU | £375,250 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 22 DOBSON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GP | £450,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 4 GIBBS AVENUE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PQ | £444,950 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 10 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, EATON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GT | £420,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 11 BRADSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PU | £365,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 15 BRADSHAW DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PU | £349,995 | 10/01/2023 | Detached | | 28 WALFIELD AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2HP | £250,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached | | 22 FIELDFARE CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GW | £398,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GH | £366,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 22 WHITEHURST WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PT | £460,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 55 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GH | £55,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 95 LOMAS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GH | £280,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £316,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £383,607 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £427,601 (95 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -24.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £887/mo - **Realistic:** £985/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1c4b17) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c27d3d2) | £875/mo | — | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Havannah Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1773463) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Kensington Drive, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a5f545f) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | Rightmove | | [Antrobus Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/492731f) | £995/mo | 3 | 0.92 miles | Rightmove | | [Barton Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bfc0a9c) | £995/mo | 3 | 1.08 miles | Rightmove | | [Giantswood Lane, Somerford Booths](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2af0b42) | £1,900/mo | 3 | 1.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/242cb5c) | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.34 miles | Rightmove | | [The Parklands, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6b6671d) | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/74effa6) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.91 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/64638fd) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 2.23 miles | Rightmove | | [Wallhill Lane, Brownlow, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5c6d29b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.89 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,285/mo (12 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-127/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.6% *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:** £3,629/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.7% - **10y growth:** 56.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.4% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)