8 WINDMILL DRIVE
CREWE, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE CW3 0BE
£385,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
126 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£248,000 May 2007
Price per m²
£3,056/m²
Local average
£435,107 (-11.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,045 of 33,755)
Street crime
8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The ground floor layout has been thoughtfully designed to offer both practical family spaces and excellent areas for entertaining. Passing through the storm porch and entrance hall, which features a useful downstairs WC, you are welcomed into the central hallway. From here, double doors open into a remarkably spacious, dual-aspect sitting and dining room that spans the full depth of the property, flooding the space with natural light. The kitchen is centrally positioned and leads through to a highly functional boot room, providing a perfect transition area from the garden or garage. Beyond the boot room, a lovely reception room with double doors opening to the patio serves as a versatile space, ideal as a playroom, snug, or garden room.
Moving upstairs, the sense of space continues across a well-balanced landing with built-in storage. The property boasts four spacious bedrooms, ensuring everyone in the household has their own comfortable retreat. The main bedroom is a particular highlight, featuring built-in wardrobe space and its own private en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are well-proportioned and share a modern family bathroom. Situated within easy walking distance of Audlem's vibrant village centre, scenic canal pathways, and excellent local schooling, this superb home is ready for its next exciting chapter.
Porch - 1.3 x 0.7 (4'3" x 2'3") -
Wc - 0.9 x 2.2 (2'11" x 7'2") -
Entrance Hall - 2.7 x 3.4 (8'10" x 11'1") -
Lounge - 3.4 x 8.9 (11'1" x 29'2") -
Kitchen - 2.7 x 4.4 (8'10" x 14'5") -
Rear Hallway - 2.4 x 1.8 (7'10" x 5'10") -
Conservatory - 2.4 x 3.7 (7'10" x 12'1") -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 2.9 x 3.7 (9'6" x 12'1") -
En-Suite - 2.3 x 1.8 (7'6" x 5'10") -
Bedroom Two - 2.9 x 3.1 (9'6" x 10'2") -
Bedroom Three - 3.1 x 2.3 (10'2" x 7'6") -
Bedroom Four - 3.1 x 2.3 (10'2" x 7'6") -
Bathroom - 2.3 x 2.1 (7'6" x 6'10") -
Garage - 4.5 x 5.2 (14'9" x 17'0") -
Listed by
Sandbach
Lewis King Ltd
Reference: 88667616
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/04/2026
Expiry date: 20/04/2036
Current heating cost: £1,365/year
Potential heating cost: £1,194/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,050
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £385,000 | +55.2% |
| Sold | 18/05/2007 (19 years ago) | £248,000 | — |
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 TELFORD WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BQ | £207,500 | 01/09/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 32 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £365,000 | 07/02/2025 | Detached |
| SPRING WOOD SCHOOL LANE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BA | £850,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| 23 CHESHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AH | £430,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 18 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £400,000 | 13/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 24 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £372,000 | 10/02/2022 | Detached |
| ADDERLEY HOUSE, 3 MATTHEWS WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LT | £535,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TELFORD WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BQ | £237,000 | 19/01/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SALFORD, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AT | £395,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 15 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £385,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 13 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £365,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £315,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 22 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £430,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £375,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 3 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £299,950 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 3 WILLOW CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JT | £545,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 5 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £445,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 24 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £380,101 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £369,410 (5 sales)
Area average: £421,885 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | The Eleventh Hour | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Audlem, Whitchurch Road / Methodist Church | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Audlem, Whitchurch Road / Tollgate Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Wrenbury | 4.2 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 5.3 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 7.1 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 8.2 miles |
| University | Keele University | 10.0 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audlem St James' CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2023 |
| Adderley CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.0 miles | Outstanding — 4 Jul 2024 |
| Sound and District Primary School | Primary | 3.5 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.1 miles | Good — 11 Jan 2013 |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.4 miles | Outstanding — 6 Feb 2015 |
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- 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).