Sold STC Flat

6 ALDER DRIVE

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3GR

2 beds 1 baths 56 m² Listed 10 Mar 2026 (-91d)

£105,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

56 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£86,000 Sep 2015

Local average

£94,409 (+11.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,439 of 33,755)

Street crime

252 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Apartment
  • Tenants in Situ Currently Paying £750 PCM - 8.57% Yield
  • Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Lounge With Juliet Balcony
  • Allocated Parking Space
  • EPC Rating - C
  • Popular and Convenient Location
  • Close to Nearby Amenities and Commuter Links
  • Viewing Highly Advised!

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Situated in a sought-after and convenient location, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment at Alder Drive presents an ideal opportunity for investors. Currently tenanted with occupants in situ paying £750 per calendar month, this property is generating immediate rental income and offers a promising return on investment at over an 8% yield!
Offered at a competitive price of £105,000, the apartment is positioned within a popular residential development and benefits from excellent access to local amenities and major commuter routes, making it attractive for both tenants and potential future homeowners. Internally, the apartment features a modern fitted kitchen equipped with integrated appliances, providing a practical and stylish cooking space. The lounge is bright and airy, enhanced by a Juliet balcony that adds a sense of openness and natural light to the living area.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, offering comfortable accommodation, along with a contemporary bathroom suite. The property also includes an allocated parking space, adding to its appeal for tenants and visitors alike.
With an EPC rating of C, the apartment demonstrates a good level of energy efficiency. Viewings are highly advised to appreciate the full potential of this attractive investment property in a thriving area of Crewe.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Heywoods

Reference: 173092691

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/09/2015 (10 years ago) £86,000

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
Same street 9 ALDER DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GR £93,000 04/08/2022 Flat
24 CHASSAGNE SQUARE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GJ £100,000 01/03/2022 Flat
Same street 11 ALDER DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GR £101,000 27/08/2021 Flat

Street average: £97,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £100,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 46.3%
10y growth 51.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 33.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

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 Crewe, Rolls Avenue / Clement Drive 0.0 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.3 miles
Shop Lotus Beauty 0.3 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Crewe 2.0 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.2 miles
Train station Nantwich 3.9 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 109
Drugs 26
Public order 26
Criminal damage and arson 23
Anti-social behaviour 20
Other theft 17
Shoplifting 8
Vehicle crime 8
Burglary 6
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Total incidents 252

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
Leighton Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 1 May 2023
Underwood West Academy Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Michael's Community Academy Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Lavender Field School Other 0.8 miles Good — 12 Dec 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.93%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).