Sold STC Duplex

9 BIRCHGATE CLOSE

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 4XL

1 beds 1 baths 431 sq ft Listed 24 Jun 2024 (-730d)

£120,000

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# 1 bedroom duplex for sale (SK10 4XL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 4XL |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 40 m² |
| Last sold | £120,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 27/06/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £622/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2298-2360-2424-2961)

## Description

Tucked away at the head of this cul-de-sac stands No. 9 Birchgate Close; a corner duplex property having well-presented accommodation over two floors.  The property would be ideal for a first time buyer, an investor or for anyone wanting a home that is easy to look after. The property has communal lawns to the side and front.  The accommodation is warmed by a modern style Worcester central heating boiler and double glazing is installed. In brief the accommodation comprises; open plan living room/dining room, kitchen area, landing, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bathroom with a white suite. We have been advised that the annual service charge is £295 per annum and the ground rent is £80 per annum (£65 if paid promptly) - please verify this information with solicitor.  The location of the property is literally on the doorstep of Macclesfield Leisure Centre and offers ease of access out towards Prestbury and Alderley. We offer this property for sale with no onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/149519726/289983) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9328922
- **Address:** 9 Birchgate Close, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 4XL
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/02/2013
- **Work Completed:** 22/10/2012
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL | £120,000 | 14/03/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 7 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL | £109,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW | £210,000 | 25/11/2022 | Other |
| 5 ALVESTON CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3RW | £4,200 | 09/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 10 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL | £205,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 14 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL | £205,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW | £166,500 | 16/03/2022 | Other |
| 43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW | £166,500 | 16/03/2022 | Other |

**Street average:** £173,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £136,800 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,415,975 (16 Other, SK10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -91.5%

## 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 East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Broken Cross, SK11 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed End Terrace, Whirley Road, SK10 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, The Limes, SK11 | £1,050/mo | 1 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £998/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.88% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £447/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 15.4%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 79.3%
- **10y growth:** 3909.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

40 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£120,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,000/m²

Local average

£1,415,975 (-91.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,294 of 33,755)

Street crime

75 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Tucked away at the head of this cul-de-sac stands No. 9 Birchgate Close; a corner duplex property having well-presented accommodation over two floors. The property would be ideal for a first time buyer, an investor or for anyone wanting a home that is easy to look after. The property has communal lawns to the side and front. The accommodation is warmed by a modern style Worcester central heating boiler and double glazing is installed. In brief the accommodation comprises; open plan living room/dining room, kitchen area, landing, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bathroom with a white suite. We have been advised that the annual service charge is £295 per annum and the ground rent is £80 per annum (£65 if paid promptly) - please verify this information with solicitor. The location of the property is literally on the doorstep of Macclesfield Leisure Centre and offers ease of access out towards Prestbury and Alderley. We offer this property for sale with no onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Whittaker & Biggs

Reference: 149519726

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/06/2024

Expiry date: 27/06/2034

Current heating cost: £622/year

Potential heating cost: £569/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9328922

Property Details

Street: 9 Birchgate Close

Town: MACCLESFIELD

Postcode: SK10 4XL

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/02/2013

Work Completed: 22/10/2012

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
Sold	14/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£120,000	—

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 7 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL	£109,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW	£210,000	25/11/2022	Other
5 ALVESTON CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3RW	£4,200	09/08/2022	Other
Same street 10 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL	£205,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 14 BIRCHGATE CLOSE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 4XL	£205,000	08/04/2022	Terraced
43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW	£166,500	16/03/2022	Other
43 HOME FARM AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 3QW	£166,500	16/03/2022	Other

Street average: £173,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £136,800 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 79.3%

10y growth 3909.3%

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 £881/mo

Realistic £979/mo

Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK10 4XL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Upton Priory, Priory Lane / Keats Drive	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Upton Priory, Kennedy Avenue / Berkshire Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Martin's	0.3 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.3 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	0.7 miles
Hospital	Macclesfield District General Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Macclesfield	1.7 miles
Train station	Prestbury	2.0 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	28
Anti-social behaviour	13
Public order	13
Drugs	11
Other theft	4
Criminal damage and arson	2
Robbery	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	75

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
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 26 Nov 2014
The Fallibroome Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Feb 2023
Upton Priory School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 28 Jan 2015
Whirley Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Apr 2011
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2019

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
1 Bed Terraced House, Broken Cross, SK11	£1,150/mo	1	0.47 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Whirley Road, SK10	£795/mo	1	0.5 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, The Limes, SK11	£1,050/mo	1	0.91 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £998/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.88%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

Gross yield 10.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.5×

Monthly cashflow £447/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 15.4%

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).