For sale Semi-detached

15 PADWORTH PLACE

CREWE, LEIGHTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4TN

2 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2026 (-123d)

£175,000

Reduced on 6 Aug 2026 · Was £180,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£127,000 Jan 2020

Price per m²

£2,966/m²

Local average

£179,266 (-2.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,217 of 33,755)

Street crime

128 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Description

Whitegates in Crewe are delighted to present this spacious two-bedroom home, offering a well-designed layout across two floors. The property boasts generous and flexible living accommodation, with each room thoughtfully arranged to maximise space, natural light, and everyday practicality. Combining comfort with functionality, this inviting home features bright, well-proportioned interiors that are perfectly suited to modern lifestyles, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of buyers.

Offering a thoughtfully arranged layout across two floors, this attractive two-bedroom home combines generous living spaces with practical day-to-day functionality. Every room has been designed to maximise space, natural light and versatility, creating a property that feels both welcoming and easy to live in.

Stepping through the front door, you are immediately welcomed into a spacious and inviting living room that forms the heart of the home. The room's impressive proportions provide exceptional flexibility for a variety of furniture arrangements, easily accommodating large sofas, occasional seating, media units and storage without feeling crowded.

A large front-facing window floods the room with natural light throughout the day, enhancing the sense of space and creating a bright, airy atmosphere. The room offers an ideal setting for both relaxed evenings and entertaining guests, with ample floor space for families, professionals or those who simply appreciate generous living accommodation.

The staircase is neatly positioned to one side, allowing the room to maintain an excellent flow while adding character and definition to the space. Whether used as a cosy retreat or a stylish entertaining area, this reception room offers an outstanding first impression.

Positioned at the rear of the property, the kitchen/dining room is a practical and sociable space designed for modern living. The layout maximises both workspace and storage, with fitted units arranged to create an efficient cooking environment while maintaining an open and uncluttered feel.

Natural light from the rear window enhances the room's bright and welcoming atmosphere, while the separation from the living room provides distinct spaces for entertaining and everyday living

The central landing provides access to all first-floor accommodation and contributes to the home's practical layout. The arrangement creates good separation between the bedrooms while ensuring every room feels easily accessible and connected.

Occupying the front of the first floor, the principal bedroom is a generously sized double room offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat. The room easily accommodates a double or king-size bed while still leaving ample space for wardrobes, bedside furniture and additional storage solutions.

Its attractive proportions provide flexibility for homeowners wishing to create a stylish principal suite, while the large window allows natural light to fill the room, enhancing its bright and relaxing ambience.

The room's shape and dimensions make it particularly easy to furnish, offering practical living without compromising on comfort.

A particularly versatile second bedroom, this well-proportioned room is larger than many comparable second bedrooms found in similar properties. It can comfortably accommodate a single or small double bed and is equally suited as a guest bedroom, nursery, children's room or dedicated home office.

The room benefits from a pleasant rear aspect and offers excellent flexibility for changing lifestyle requirements, making it especially appealing to first-time buyers, young families and remote workers alike.

Serving both bedrooms, the family bathroom is conveniently positioned on the first floor and offers a practical layout incorporating a full-sized bath, wash basin and WC.

The room provides everything required for modern family living and offers scope for future cosmetic enhancement should a purchaser wish to personalise the space. The inclusion of a full bath is particularly appealing for families with young children as well as those who appreciate the option of a relaxing soak at the end of the day.

Tenure - Freehold
EPC - C
Council Tax - B

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service.

Listed by

Crewe

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 89905440

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/10/2019

Expiry date: 07/10/2029

Current heating cost: £380/year

Potential heating cost: £380/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

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

Plot: ~148 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3019556

Property Details

Street: 15 Padworth Place

Town: Leighton

Postcode: CW1 4TN

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 05/09/2005

Work Completed: 17/06/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

25% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £175,000 +37.8%
Sold 31/01/2020 (6 years ago) £127,000 +24.5%
Sold 23/11/2012 (13 years ago) £102,000 —

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
1 HURN CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3XT £163,500 20/02/2026 Semi-detached
56 BLEASDALE ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4PZ £174,000 16/12/2025 Semi-detached
8 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YH £200,000 30/10/2023 Semi-detached
13 HOLBURY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3XU £128,000 09/05/2023 Semi-detached
15 PARKSTONE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3XP £177,000 13/04/2023 Semi-detached
8 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA £190,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
9 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE £210,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
74 MABLINS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RG £170,000 18/05/2022 Semi-detached
83 LAMBOURN DRIVE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TL £155,000 27/04/2022 Semi-detached
31 VERDIN COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YQ £175,000 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
106 MABLINS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RG £171,000 07/04/2022 Semi-detached
62 BELTONY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TX £140,000 23/02/2022 Semi-detached
35 THORNFIELDS, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TY £180,000 23/02/2022 Semi-detached
1 SHERIDAN CLOSE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TJ £267,000 20/01/2022 Semi-detached
25 THORNFIELDS, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4TY £175,000 03/12/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £178,367 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.6%
10y growth 53.7%

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

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 29.6%
10y (index) 54.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Coppenhall, Parkers Road / Mills Way 0.1 miles
Bus stop Coppenhall, Parkers Road / Lambourn Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Co-Op Food Coppenhall 0.1 miles
Shop Viva 0.1 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.3 miles
Train station Crewe 2.3 miles
Train station Sandbach 3.4 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 9.2 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 65
Public order 14
Anti-social behaviour 12
Other theft 10
Criminal damage and arson 7
Drugs 5
Other crime 5
Burglary 3
Possession of weapons 3
Vehicle crime 2
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 128

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.1 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leighton Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 May 2023
Cornerstone Academy Other 0.7 miles Good — 16 Jan 2022
St Michael's Community Academy Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Oakfield Lodge School Other 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 16 Oct 2018

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 Semi-Detached House, Kestrel Drive, CW1 £825/mo 2 0.28 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Becconsall Drive, CW1 £985/mo 2 0.38 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £905/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £113,125
Target investor price (1%) £90,500
Gross yield 6.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.1×
Monthly cashflow £100/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.4%
  • 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).