36 BLACK FIRS LANE
CONGLETON, SOMERFORD, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4QQ
£850,000
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: All dwelling types. 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 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 — 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).