56 DARWIN STREET
NORTHWICH CW8 1BN
£220,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Price per m²
£2,716/m²
Local average
£246,015 (-10.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,491 of 33,755)
Street crime
166 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- Charles Darwin Primary School located a stone's throw away.
- No onward chain.
- Beautiful sun trap garden.
- Close to a wide range of local amenities.
- Great transport links.
- Three bedrooms.
- Two reception rooms.
- Off road parking.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - Northwich town centre has a range of independent and established retail chains. There are several supermarkets including Sainsburys, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose. The town has a state of the art leisure centre, cinema complex, restaurant quarter and attractive landscaped walking routes along the new riverside development. Northwich and surrounds are renowned for its superb educational facilities catering for all age groups, including the highly reputable and very popular Kingsmead Primary School, Grange School (junior and secondary level), St Nicholas's Roman Catholic high school, Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education and Sir John Deane's Sixth Form and further education college which is within a few moments stroll of the property. Road access to the M6 and M56 is afforded by the A556 and the A49, making commuting to Chester, Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester and Media City UK easily accessible, whilst Liverpool and Manchester International Airports can be accessed within 45 minutes drive. There are railway stations at Northwich and Greenbank (Manchester to Chester line) and Hartford and Acton Bridge (Liverpool - Crewe - London). In contrast, there are pleasant river walks and cycle paths nearby.
In Further Details The Accommodation Comprises:- - Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering the contract.
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall -
Dinng Room - 3.80 x 3.35 (12'5" x 10'11") -
Lounge - 4.18 x 3.66 (13'8" x 12'0") -
Kitchen - 3.28 x 2.26 (10'9" x 7'4") -
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 3.80 x 3.47 (12'5" x 11'4") -
Bedroom Two - 3.70 x 3.55 (12'1" x 11'7") -
Bedroom Three - 1.70 x 1.55 (5'6" x 5'1") -
Bathroom - 2.65 x 2.46 (8'8" x 8'0") -
Outside -
Landscaped Garden -
Off Road Parking -
Tenure - Freehold. Subject to verification by Vendor's Solicitor.
Services (Not Tested) - We believe that mains water, electricity, central heating and drains are connected.
Local Authority - Cheshire West & Chester Council. Council Tax – Band C.
Post Code - CW8 1BN
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Listed by
Northwich
Hinchliffe Holmes
Reference: 91070826
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 09/07/2026
Expiry date: 08/07/2036
Current heating cost: £936/year
Potential heating cost: £878/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,825
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£300 - £350)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7490275
Property Details
Street: 56 Darwin Street
Town: NORTHWICH
Postcode: CW8 1BN
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 06/07/2010
Work Completed: 24/06/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6029329
Property Details
Street: 56 Darwin Street
Town: NORTHWICH
Postcode: CW8 1BN
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/10/2008
Work Completed: 24/09/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15974174 Recent
Property Details
Street: 56 Darwin Street
Town: NORTHWICH
Postcode: CW8 1BN
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 01/10/2023
Work Completed: 08/09/2023
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £220,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DAVID STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1HE | £200,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 JOHN BRUNNER CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DH | £191,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 SPENCER STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BP | £225,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CASTLE BANK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BL | £235,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LOWER DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DL | £170,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 DAVID STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1HE | £285,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 LEE DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BW | £150,000 | 06/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 ALFRED STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DQ | £185,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ALFRED STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DQ | £165,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 FLOWER STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BZ | £215,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 JOHN BRUNNER CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DH | £180,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 SPENCER STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BP | £186,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BT | £278,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 106 CHESTER ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1JH | £225,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 GLADSTONE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1HP | £142,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 LEE DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BW | £205,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 LOWER DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DG | £189,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 JOHN BRUNNER CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DH | £182,500 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ROBERT STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DN | £137,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 76 DAVID STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1HE | £240,000 | 18/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 68 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BN | £217,500 | 05/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 50 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BN | £163,000 | 09/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £190,250 (2 sales)
Area average: £199,275 (20 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 West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of May 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Address
56 Darwin Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Northwich, Darwin Street / Lee Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Cyclelife | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Greenbank | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Northwich | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 8.8 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.3 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 11.5 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 166 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 7 Apr 2011 |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Jun 2022 |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Greenbank School | Other | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 10 May 2023 |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 7 May 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).