# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW9 5PE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 VICARAGE ROAD, NORTHWICH CW9 5PE | | Price | £255,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 94 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,090/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3200-2559-0122-8695-3563) ## Description **SUMMARY** A spacious, extended semi detached home found within a popular location close to local amenities and a short walking distance to sought-after schooling, and indeed a short stroll down to the ever popular vicarage park with walks down to the River Weaver and beyond. A must view with NO ONWARD CHAIN. **DESCRIPTION** A spacious, extended semi detached home found within a popular location close to local amenities and a short walking distance to sought-after schooling, and indeed a short stroll down to the ever popular vicarage park with walks down to the River Weaver and beyond. This spacious and flexible home is perfect for families and also has the added benefit of a large corner plot offering generous gardens, two storage garages, a driveway, and scope for further parking, Well presented accommodation which comes to the market having NO ONWARD CHAIN... a viewing is a must to appreciate its position, location, and indeed what it has to offer. Recently updated offering freshly decorated and plastered bedroom walls, and indeed a new family bathroom to the first floor. With some scope to update to the ground floor, allowing buyers to create their own home to suit individual needs and style. Generou accommodation offering a spacious entrance hall, and inner hallway, a spacious living room which opens to the dining area and conservatory. Having a fitted kitchen and further hallway which provides ample storage cupboards which opens up to a convenient utility room, and a further large second family showeroom featuring a four piece suite. The first floor offers three good size bedrooms and the recently fitted new bathroom. Externally, the property occupies a superb large corner plot with gardens and patio seating areas, mature trees and hhedgerlined borders and paved walkways. **Extended Entrance Hall**  **Inner Hallway**  **Living Room** 16' 1" x 11' 3" ( 4.90m x 3.43m ) **Diniung Area** 11' 1" x 5' 10" ( 3.38m x 1.78m ) **Conservatory** 9' 10" x 9' 2" ( 3.00m x 2.79m ) **Kitchen** 10' 9" x 8' 10" ( 3.28m x 2.69m ) **Inner Hallway**  **Utility Room** 6' 3" x 5' 9" ( 1.91m x 1.75m ) **Family Shower Room** 11' 7" x 5' 7" ( 3.53m x 1.70m ) **First Floor Landing**  **Bedroom One** 10' 10" x 8' 11" ( 3.30m x 2.72m ) **Bedroom Two** 11' 3" x 7' 7" ( 3.43m x 2.31m ) **Bedroom Three** 8' 3" x 8' 3" ( 2.51m x 2.51m ) **Family Bathroom ** 5' 11" x 4' 10" ( 1.80m x 1.47m ) **Agents Note**  "It is our understanding that the Property is not registered at the Land Registry which is the case with a significant proportion of land across England and Wales. Your Conveyancer will take the necessary steps and advise you accordingly." 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504005) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504018) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504023) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504025) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504028) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504032) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504033) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504037) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504039) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504042) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504045) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504047) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504049) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504051) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504054) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504057) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504059) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504061) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88645767/504064) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88645767/504067) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/88645767/504070) - EPC ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 MANORA ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PF | £365,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 20 KINGSWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RH | £245,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 58 CARLTON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PN | £270,000 | 20/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 64 MALPAS ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BH | £185,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 MANORA ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PF | £440,000 | 28/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 TEALBY CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5QN | £255,000 | 27/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 DANEFIELD ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PU | £144,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 KING GEORGE AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PT | £130,000 | 06/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 ORCHARD STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RG | £167,500 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 86 DANEFIELD ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PX | £203,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 TEALBY CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5QN | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 100 DANEFIELD ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PX | £125,000 | 22/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 98 GREENALL ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RN | £85,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 66 CARLTON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PN | £256,500 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 KING GEORGE AVENUE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5PT | £170,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 ALVINGHAM CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5QP | £235,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 VICTORIA ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RE | £270,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 KINGSWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RH | £231,500 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 KINGSWAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RH | £254,500 | 25/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 28 VICTORIA ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5RE | £192,500 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £222,975 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £258,169 (46 Semi-detached, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £883/mo - **Realistic:** £981/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,079/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kelstern Close, CW9 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Siddall St, CW9 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Flat, Middlewich Road, CW9 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Middlewich Road, CW9 | £995/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, CW9 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £904/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500 *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 £925/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-197/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.2% *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:** £2,713/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.3% - **10y growth:** 64% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.5% - **10y growth (index):** 53.7% ## 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)