# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CW1 3GR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 ALDER DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3GR |
| Price | £105,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 56 m² |
| Last sold | £86,000 Sep 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/09/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £211/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,635

### Recommendations
- E (£35)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2519-8061-1941-4789-5093)

## 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

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 ALDER DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GR | £86,000 | 21/09/2015 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £94,409 (11 Flat, CW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.93% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,875/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 43.5%
- **10y growth:** 32.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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