6 ST JAMES CLOSE
CREWE, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE EAST CW3 0BD
£199,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£140,000 Mar 2011
Local average
£188,750 (+5.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,045 of 33,755)
Street crime
8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two generously proportioned double bedrooms, including a spacious principal room with built-in wardrobe and excellent versatility for home working.
- Bright and welcoming living room, filled with natural light and providing a comfortable space for relaxing and unwinding.
- Well-appointed kitchen/diner offering ample space for dining and entertaining, complete with integrated oven, induction hob, and room for additional appliances.
- Attractive, low-maintenance rear garden featuring a patio seating area and a useful outbuilding providing extra storage and laundry space.
- Offered with no onward chain, with the added benefit of a designated parking space ensuring everyday convenience.
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
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and inviting living room, a cosy yet airy space that benefits from plenty of natural light—perfect for relaxing after a long day or enjoying quiet evenings in. To the rear, the home opens into a spacious kitchen/diner, thoughtfully designed to accommodate both cooking and dining with ease. There is ample room for a dining table, creating a sociable hub of the home, while the kitchen itself is fitted with an integrated oven and induction hob, along with space for a washing machine and dishwasher. Just off this area is a convenient ground floor WC, as well as access to a useful storage cupboard tucked neatly beneath the stairs.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with two well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly generous in size and is currently used as both a bedroom and a home office, highlighting its versatility, and benefits from a built-in wardrobe for added storage. The second bedroom is another comfortable double, ideal for guests, family members, or additional workspace. The main bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, offering both practicality and comfort.
Externally, the property features a low-maintenance rear garden, designed for ease of upkeep while still providing a pleasant outdoor space. A paved patio area offers the perfect spot for outdoor seating or al fresco dining during the warmer months. In addition, there is a useful outbuilding which provides extra storage and space for a washing machine, adding to the home’s practicality. The property also benefits from a designated parking space, ensuring convenience for homeowners and visitors alike.
Location
Audlem is a charming Cheshire village with a bustling heart that is a designated conservation area and is centred around St James Church with it's stunning 13th century gothic architecture. The village offers an excellent range of facilities include a selection of independent shops, butcher, post office, three public houses, coffee shops, mini-supermarket, medical practice, and a 'Good' OFSTED rated primary school. For further schooling Audlem is within the catchment area of the 'Good' OFSTED rated Brine Leas secondary school and sixth form college in Nantwich. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the market towns of Nantwich and Whitchurch which are only a short drive away or there is a bus service from the village to both of these towns.
Audlem is a thriving village that hosts a number of annual events including a Festival of Transport, Music and Arts Festival, Beer Festival, Party on the Park, a Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular, and the Christmas lights 'Big Switch On'. The village is a past winner of numerous awards including Regional North of England Village of Year, Cheshire Village of the Year, Best Kept Cheshire Village of the Year, and a Cheshire Community Pride Award.
Located within picturesque Cheshire countryside and with the Shropshire Union Canal running through the village, Audlem is sure to delight lovers of the outdoors with an abundance of scenic rural routes to walk, run, or cycle including the canal towpath along the famous run of 15 locks which has been described as one of the finest walks in lowland England.
For commuters, junction 16 of the M6 is approximately 12 miles away and provides excellent links to the north and south whilst Crewe railway station is within 10 miles and provides a fast commute into London, Manchester, Liverpool, and other major cities. Nearest airports are Birmingham to the south and Liverpool and Manchester to the north.
Listed by
Nantwich
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 87986340
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £199,950 | +42.8% |
| Sold | 28/03/2011 (15 years ago) | £140,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SHROPSHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AE | £130,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 - 17 STAFFORD STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AW | £440,000 | 06/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 STAFFORD STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AP | £289,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
Area average: £286,333 (3 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: Terraced. 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 South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Audlem, Stafford Street / Post Office | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Audlem Dry Cleaners | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Audlem, The Square / St James' Church | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Oxtail & Trotter | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Wrenbury | 4.3 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 5.1 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 7.3 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 8.0 miles |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 9.0 miles |
| University | Keele University | 9.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audlem St James' CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2023 |
| Adderley CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Outstanding — 4 Jul 2024 |
| Sound and District Primary School | Primary | 3.5 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.1 miles | Good — 11 Jan 2013 |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.2 miles | Outstanding — 6 Feb 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside, Madeley, Crewe | £850/mo | 2 | 6.76 miles | Rightmove |
| Beck Road, Madeley | £850/mo | 2 | 7.16 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £850/mo (2 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).