# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW1 3NS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Barnabas Avenue, Crewe, CW1, CW1 3NS | | Price | £160,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | ## Description The Property Situated in a popular residential location, this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, growing families or those looking to upsize. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal ground floor rooms. The impressive dual-aspect lounge/dining room is filled with natural light and offers an excellent space for both relaxing and entertaining, with ample room for family dining and everyday living. The fitted kitchen is well-appointed with a range of wall and base units, providing practical storage and workspace. Leading from the kitchen is a useful utility room, offering additional space for laundry appliances and household storage, together with a convenient ground floor W.C. To the first floor, the property boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes, providing excellent built-in storage, while the remaining bedrooms offer flexible accommodation suitable for family members, guests or those working from home. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite. Externally, the property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and rear. The front garden is complemented by a driveway providing off-road parking, while the enclosed rear garden offers a private outdoor space ideal for children to play, summer entertaining or simply relaxing. Conveniently located on Barnabas Avenue, the property is well placed for a range of local amenities, schools, shops and transport links, with easy access to Crewe town centre and the railway station, making it an excellent choice for commuters. Offering generous living accommodation, practical outside space and a sought-after location, this delightful family home is ready for its next owners to move in and enjoy. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/90620607/1133781) - Front - ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/90620607/1133782) - Front Garden - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/90620607/1133783) - Entrance Hall - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133784) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133785) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133786) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133787) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133788) - Living Area - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/90620607/1133789) - Living Area - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/90620607/1133790) - Living / Dining Room - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/90620607/1133791) - Living / Dining Room - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/90620607/1133792) - Living / Dining Room - ![Living / Dining Room](/listings/photos/90620607/1133793) - Living / Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90620607/1133794) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90620607/1133795) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90620607/1133796) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/90620607/1133797) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/90620607/1133798) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/90620607/1133799) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/90620607/1133800) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/90620607/1133801) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90620607/1133802) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/90620607/1133803) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/90620607/1133804) - Rear Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/90620607/1133805) - Garden - ![Garage](/listings/photos/90620607/1133806) - Garage ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90620607/1133807) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/90620607/1133809) - epc ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 BESSEMER WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3ZG | £165,000 | 11/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 260 BADGER AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LW | £141,000 | 17/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 19 BARNABAS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NS | £157,500 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 35 MONKS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3PH | £118,000 | 14/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 KETTELL AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NJ | £137,500 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 41 DARLINGTON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NN | £155,000 | 14/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £234,995 | 13/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 THOMAS SACKFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3JA | £204,995 | 27/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £237,995 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 112 MINSHULL NEW ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3PF | £146,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 57 HULME STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3PB | £140,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £227,995 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7A BARNABAS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NS | £69,950 | 12/10/2022 | Flat | | 49 GOULDEN STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3LB | £122,500 | 12/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £208,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £234,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £228,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £224,395 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 HENRY COOPER ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3QZ | £240,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 MCNEILL AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NW | £142,500 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £214,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 CHARLES WAYTE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3US | £212,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 BARNABAS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NS | £120,995 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £116,148 (3 sales) **Area average:** £186,943 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £180,605 (69 Semi-detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Meredith Street, CW1 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500 *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 £895/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £150/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.9% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.1% - **10y growth:** 45.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.6% - **10y growth (index):** 53% ## 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)