# 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)