For sale Flat

Rodger Avenue

Betley, CW3, CW3 9AJ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 17 Aug 2026 (-7d)

£125,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CW3 9AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Rodger Avenue, Betley, CW3, CW3 9AJ |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |

## Description

PRE-LET INVESTMENT GENERATING £725PCM- Introducing this well presented two bedroom first floor apartment, ideally situated in the sought-after semi rural village of Betley.

The apartment is accessed via a private entrance and benefits from a bright and spacious layout throughout. The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hallway leading to the landing which gives access to all the rooms. Firstly there is a generous lounge, which provides ample space for both relaxation and dining. The separate kitchen is well-appointed with modern units and worktops, offering plenty of storage and preparation space. There are two double bedrooms, both of which are well-proportioned and feature neutral décor. The family bathroom is fitted with a white three piece suite including a panelled bath with shower attachment, sink and low-level WC.

The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout, ensuring a warm and energy-efficient environment all year round.

Externally the property offers the added convenience of a communal car park, as well as a good size rear garden.

Located in the very popular village of Betley, the apartment enjoys a tranquil setting while remaining within easy reach of local shops, schools and transport links to nearby towns and cities.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

- ![Externally](/listings/photos/92064558/2025688) - Externally
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/92064558/2025690)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/92064558/2025692)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/92064558/2025694) - Lounge
- ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/92064558/2025696) - Master bedroom
- ![Bedroom two](/listings/photos/92064558/2025699) - Bedroom two
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/92064558/2025702) - Kitchen
- ![Family bathroom](/listings/photos/92064558/2025704) - Family bathroom
- ![Entrance hallway](/listings/photos/92064558/2025706) - Entrance hallway
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/92064558/2025708)

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/92064558/2025711) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/92064558/2025712) - EPC 1

## 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 RODGER AVENUE, BETLEY, CREWE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, CW3 9AJ | £180,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 WICKSTEAD ROW, BETLEY, CREWE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, CW3 9AB | £124,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £180,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £124,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £211,750 (2 Flat, CW3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £744/mo
- **Realistic:** £827/mo
- **Optimistic:** £910/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Main Road, CW3 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Betley Court, CW3 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Betley Court, CW3 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,283/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.96% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £563/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.6%

*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).*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.1%

## 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)

Externally Photo 2 Photo 3 Lounge Master bedroom Bedroom two Kitchen Family bathroom Entrance hallway Photo 10

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

Local average

£211,750 (-41%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,801 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

PRE-LET at £725 per month
Popular, semi rural location of Betley
Two bedroom first floor apartment
Good size rear garden
Family bathroom
Two double bedrooms
Communal car park
Gas central heating
Double glazing throughout

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

PRE-LET INVESTMENT GENERATING £725PCM- Introducing this well presented two bedroom first floor apartment, ideally situated in the sought-after semi rural village of Betley.
The apartment is accessed via a private entrance and benefits from a bright and spacious layout throughout. The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hallway leading to the landing which gives access to all the rooms. Firstly there is a generous lounge, which provides ample space for both relaxation and dining. The separate kitchen is well-appointed with modern units and worktops, offering plenty of storage and preparation space. There are two double bedrooms, both of which are well-proportioned and feature neutral décor. The family bathroom is fitted with a white three piece suite including a panelled bath with shower attachment, sink and low-level WC.
The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout, ensuring a warm and energy-efficient environment all year round.
Externally the property offers the added convenience of a communal car park, as well as a good size rear garden.
Located in the very popular village of Betley, the apartment enjoys a tranquil setting while remaining within easy reach of local shops, schools and transport links to nearby towns and cities.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Stoke-On-Trent

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 92064558

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
11, Rodger Avenue, Betley	72	89	69 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	House
11, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	72	89	69 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Detached
12, Rodger Avenue, Betley	72	88	69 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	House
12, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	72	88	69 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Detached
13, Rodger Avenue, Betley	65	77	82 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	House
13, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	65	77	70 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Detached
16 Rodger Avenue, Betley	62	66	68 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Flat
16 Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	62	66	68 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Flat
16, Rodger Avenue, Betley	77	81	66 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Flat
16, Rodger Avenue, Betley	65	76	75 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Flat
16, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	77	81	66 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Flat
16, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	65	76	66 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Flat
18, Rodger Avenue, Betley	73	82	66 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Flat
18, Rodger Avenue, Betley, CREWE	73	82	66 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Flat
19, Rodger Avenue, Betley	73	78	65 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~13,075 m² (3.23 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£125,000	—

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 RODGER AVENUE, BETLEY, CREWE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, CW3 9AJ	£180,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
9 WICKSTEAD ROW, BETLEY, CREWE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, CW3 9AB	£124,000	26/08/2022	Flat

Street average: £180,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £124,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -2.4%

5y (index) 10.3%

10y (index) 35.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £744/mo

Realistic £827/mo

Optimistic £910/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW3 9AJ

Address

Rodger Avenue

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	East Lawns	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Black Horse PH	0.1 miles
Shop	FW Power Ltd	1.8 miles
Shop	Co-op	2.8 miles
Train station	Apedale Road	4.2 miles
Train station	Silverdale	4.2 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	4.5 miles
University	Keele University	4.7 miles
Hospital	Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	2
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	5

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Betley CofE VC Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Weston Village Primary School	Primary	2.5 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2022
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy	Secondary	2.6 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2022
The Meadows Primary School	Primary	2.7 miles	Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024
Madeley High School	Secondary	2.7 miles	Good — 7 Feb 2013

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
2 Bed Penthouse, Main Road, CW3	£1,200/mo	2	0.12 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Betley Court, CW3	£1,500/mo	2	0.28 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Betley Court, CW3	£1,150/mo	2	0.47 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,283/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.96%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 11.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.7×

Monthly cashflow £563/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 18.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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