For sale Land

36 BLACK FIRS LANE

CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4QQ

297 m² Listed 10 Feb 2026 (-120d)

£850,000

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Property details

Floor area

297 m²

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£690,000 Nov 2011

Local average

£578,143 (+47%)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR BESPOKE EXECUTIVE HOMES IN EXCLUSIVE SETTING
  • PRIME LOW-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT SITE IN PRESTIGIOUS CHESHIRE LOCATION
  • FULL PLANNING CONSENT FOR THREE EXECUTIVE FIVE-BEDROOM HOMES
  • READY-TO-DEVELOP SCHEME WITH REDUCED PLANNING RISK
  • ALL PLANNING CONDITIONS RELEASED OTHER THAN LANDSCAPING (TO BE AGREED ONCE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES)
  • UNITED UTILITIES S106 APPROVAL
  • APPROVED DRAINAGE DESIGN
  • APPROXIMATELY 0.953 ACRES WITH SHARED PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
  • HIGH-VALUE AREA WITH CONSISTENTLY STRONG MARKET DEMAND
  • EXCELLENT CONNECTIVITY TO M6, MANCHESTER AIRPORT & LINK ROAD

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Prime Consent-Granted Residential Development Opportunity –, Black Firs Lane Congleton, Cheshire

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a ready-to-develop residential site in one of Congleton’s most prestigious and consistently high-value locations. The site extends to approximately 3,859 sq. m (0.953 acres / 0.385 hectares), including a shared private driveway, and benefits from full planning permission for the construction of three substantial five-bedroom detached executive dwellings, each of approximately 3,000 sq. ft. Under planning reference number ………See link to Cheshire East Planning Portal - Cheshire East | pa.cheshireeast.gov.uk | Application | 277401
 
This consented scheme offers an ideal scale for a high-end, low-density executive development, perfectly suited to the current demand for large family homes in prime Cheshire locations. The setting, combined with the size and specification of the approved dwellings, positions the development strongly within the upper end of the local residential market, where values have historically proven resilient.
 
The site occupies a highly desirable and established address, characterised by wide, tree-lined avenues and individually designed detached homes set back behind mature gardens. Its position on the western fringe of Congleton, directly bordering open countryside, provides the semi-rural environment increasingly sought after by today’s purchasers, while retaining immediate access to the town’s amenities.
 
From a development perspective, the location offers excellent fundamentals: close proximity to high-performing schools, nearby retail at West Heath Shopping Centre, and strong regional connectivity. The property enjoys swift access to the M6 motorway (approx. 6 miles) and is well placed for Manchester Airport (approx. 17 miles). The completion of the Congleton Link Road in 2021, connecting the A534 and A536, has further enhanced accessibility, commuter appeal and long-term growth prospects.
 
With full planning consent already secured, the site allows a purchaser to move directly toward detailed design, discharge of conditions and build-out, reducing planning risk and holding time. The scale and nature of the scheme make it attractive to both regional housebuilders and private developers seeking a premium product in a proven residential market.
 
This is a rare opportunity to deliver a small collection of bespoke executive homes in one of Congleton’s most exclusive settings, where supply is extremely limited and end-user demand remains consistently strong.
 

Listed by

Congleton

Timothy A Brown Ltd

Reference: 172046480

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £850,000 +23.2%
Sold 04/11/2011 (14 years ago) £690,000

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 14 BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ £389,500 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street MULBERRY HOUSE, 34 BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ £905,000 15/09/2022 Detached
Same street 22A BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ £603,000 10/06/2022 Detached
Same street 18 BLACK FIRS LANE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4QQ £785,000 26/05/2022 Detached

Street average: £670,625 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 61.3%
10y growth -11.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 52.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop West Heath, Longdown Road / Lynalls Close 0.2 miles
Bus stop Somerford, Holmes Chapel Road / Dalebrook Road 0.2 miles
Shop Constantinos 0.6 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.6 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 2.1 miles
Train station Congleton 2.5 miles
Train station Holmes Chapel 4.7 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 7.5 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 8.9 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Shoplifting 4
Bicycle theft 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 23

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
Black Firs Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Nov 2013
Congleton High School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Jan 2015
The Quinta Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Aidenswood School Other 1.2 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Pine Way, Somerford, Congleton £1,200/mo 3 0.14 miles Rightmove
Lynalls Close, Congleton, CW12 £1,200/mo 2 0.2 miles Rightmove
Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12 £1,750/mo 4 0.22 miles Rightmove
Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12 £2,995/mo 4 0.39 miles Rightmove
Loachbrook Farm Way, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 0.45 miles Rightmove
Field View Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 4 0.48 miles Rightmove
Burgess Place, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 0.49 miles Rightmove
Ullswater Road, Congleton £1,000/mo 2 0.69 miles Rightmove
Back Lane, Congleton, CW12 £1,500/mo 2 0.73 miles Rightmove
West Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £650/mo 1 1.19 miles Rightmove
Giantswood Lane, Somerford Booths £1,900/mo 3 1.21 miles Rightmove
Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton £895/mo 2 1.21 miles Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton, CW12 £800/mo 2 1.25 miles Rightmove
Antrobus Street, Congleton £650/mo 2 1.4 miles Rightmove
Tan House Yard, Off West Street, Congleton £895/mo 2 1.45 miles Rightmove
Rope Walk, Congleton £725/mo 1 1.48 miles Rightmove
Rood Hill, Congleton £625/mo 1 1.49 miles Rightmove
Weavers Cottages, Congleton, CW12 £845/mo 1 1.52 miles Rightmove
27 Wagg Street, Congleton, CW12 £495/mo 1 1.55 miles Rightmove
Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12 £895/mo 2 1.55 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,329/mo (49 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.11%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,500
Target investor price (1%) £94,800
Gross yield 1.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 74.8×
Monthly cashflow £-2,519/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -12.3%
  • 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).