Sold STC Semi-detached

28 MELCHETT CRESCENT

NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7EP

2 beds 1 baths 624 sq ft Listed 3 Dec 2022 (-1288d)

£150,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW9 7EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 28 MELCHETT CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7EP |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 58 m² |
| Last sold | £155,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £413/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/2078-3014-6207-5432-4204)

## Description

Whatever your reason for moving this perfect semi detached home has plenty of space than expected!!! This well proportioned home is an ideal property for someone to make their own.

The ground floor includes lounge, kitchen, downstairs WC. Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a upstairs bathroom. Outside, a established rear garden with shed, paved patio and to the front driveway parking. In a popular location, this property benefits from uPVC double glazing and central heating. The home has been updated over the years with a modern neutral style.

Viewing highly recommended, contact our team at Butters John Bee Northwich.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/129703019/179784) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/129703019/179785) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 MELCHETT CRESCENT, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EP | £155,000 | 28/04/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 90 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HB | £245,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £149,000 | 20/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 45 AGECROFT ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HY | £147,000 | 13/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 68 EAST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JG | £127,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 EAST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JE | £210,000 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 219 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DN | £100,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 CENTRAL ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EN | £225,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 275 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DR | £230,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £170,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £195,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 68 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £245,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £210,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 112 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HD | £215,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55D SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HE | £210,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ER | £142,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EU | £265,200 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SOUTH DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JQ | £175,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 MELCHETT CRESCENT, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EP | £140,000 | 27/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JW | £175,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 223 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DN | £265,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ASHBANK, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HZ | £235,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 MELCHETT CRESCENT, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EP | £216,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £178,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £196,760 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £251,349 (41 Semi-detached, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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:** £2,586/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 31.5%
- **10y growth:** 29.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

58 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£155,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,586/m²

Local average

£251,349 (-40.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,594 of 33,755)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

With no onwards chain
Well presented
Semi detached
Two double bedrooms
Driveway parking
Double glazed and central heating
Popular location
Viewing advised

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Whatever your reason for moving this perfect semi detached home has plenty of space than expected!!! This well proportioned home is an ideal property for someone to make their own.

The ground floor includes lounge, kitchen, downstairs WC. Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a upstairs bathroom. Outside, a established rear garden with shed, paved patio and to the front driveway parking. In a popular location, this property benefits from uPVC double glazing and central heating. The home has been updated over the years with a modern neutral style.

Viewing highly recommended, contact our team at Butters John Bee Northwich.

Listed by

Northwich

Spicerhaart

Reference: 129703019

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2022

Expiry date: 22/03/2032

Current heating cost: £413/year

Potential heating cost: £381/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£155,000	—

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
90 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HB	£245,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
1 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP	£149,000	20/10/2025	Semi-detached
45 AGECROFT ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HY	£147,000	13/12/2023	Semi-detached
68 EAST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JG	£127,000	17/10/2023	Semi-detached
25 EAST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JE	£210,000	21/09/2023	Semi-detached
219 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DN	£100,000	25/04/2023	Semi-detached
15 CENTRAL ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EN	£225,000	29/03/2023	Semi-detached
275 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DR	£230,000	24/02/2023	Semi-detached
16 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP	£170,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
80 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES	£195,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
68 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES	£245,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
50 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES	£210,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
112 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HD	£215,000	20/06/2022	Semi-detached
55D SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HE	£210,000	08/06/2022	Semi-detached
3 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ER	£142,000	01/06/2022	Semi-detached
58 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EU	£265,200	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
6 SOUTH DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JQ	£175,000	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 26 MELCHETT CRESCENT, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EP	£140,000	27/04/2022	Semi-detached
24 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JW	£175,000	30/03/2022	Semi-detached
223 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DN	£265,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
11 ASHBANK, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HZ	£235,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 42 MELCHETT CRESCENT, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EP	£216,000	17/12/2021	Terraced

Street average: £178,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £196,760 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.5%

10y growth 29.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 24.7%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rudheath, West Avenue / Central Road	0.1 miles
Shop	G. K. Stores	0.2 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.2 miles
Train station	Northwich	0.7 miles
Train station	Lostock Gralam	1.3 miles
Hospital	Victoria Infimary	1.5 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	4.5 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	11.4 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	28
Public order	10
Anti-social behaviour	8
Other theft	6
Burglary	5
Criminal damage and arson	2
Shoplifting	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	65

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
The Rudheath Senior Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2018
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Victoria Road Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Mar 2023
Leftwich Community Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).