# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW12 2PZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 70 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2PZ | | Price | £310,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 81 m² | | Last sold | £292,500 Feb 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 26/01/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £251/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8500-4138-0132-2028-3973) ## Description A beautifully presented modern three-bedroom semi-detached home, situated on a quiet residential development in the highly desirable town of Congleton, enjoying attractive rural views and an excellent location close to local amenities and transport links. Designed with modern family living in mind, the property offers a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious living room and a stylish open-plan kitchen/diner, providing the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, an en-suite off the master and also served by a contemporary family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a front garden and private rear garden, ideal for relaxing and outdoor dining, together with a driveway providing off-road parking. Combining modern living with a peaceful setting, this fantastic home enjoys picturesque rural views while remaining within easy reach of Congleton town centre, highly regarded schools, local amenities, and excellent commuter links. An ideal purchase for first-time buyers, professional couples, or growing families. Early viewing is highly recommended. Quote reference KB1138 for further details and to arrange a viewing. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351574) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351575) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351576) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351577) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351578) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351579) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351580) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351581) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351582) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351583) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351584) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351585) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351586) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91057293/1351587) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/91057293/1351588) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/91057293/1412514) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/91057293/1351589) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 70 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £292,500 | 20/02/2023 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 11 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £414,995 | 11/04/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £304,995 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £289,995 | 21/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 78 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £436,000 | 17/01/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 52 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £112,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 58 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £419,995 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 57 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £419,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 45 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £231,945 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 48 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £250,748 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 47 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £231,945 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 44 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £226,400 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 49 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £233,992 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 46 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £226,454 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 51 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £233,992 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 50 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £250,748 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 52 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £253,177 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £253,177 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 STANLEY CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QQ | £259,995 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 STANLEY CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QQ | £259,995 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £264,995 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 LEWIS WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2PZ | £264,995 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 ARMETT CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QF | £249,995 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 ARMETT CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QF | £249,995 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 NANACRE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QG | £222,995 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 5 NANACRE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2QG | £222,995 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £285,613 (15 sales) **Area average:** £250,231 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £257,373 (67 Semi-detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +20.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/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 | 1.01 miles | Rightmove | | [Fairmill Grove, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fc43a1f) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.25 miles | Rightmove | | [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cbc4e3c) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove | | [St. James Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c1b5160) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Thorsten Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06e597e) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.69 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d24742) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.9 miles | Rightmove | | [Ormiston Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/05e7379) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 2.29 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,378/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *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 £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.4% *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:** £3,827/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.1% - **10y growth:** 37% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.6% - **10y growth (index):** 53% ## 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)