For sale Flat

APARTMENT 3

WILLOW COURT, SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6QY

2 beds 2 baths 764 sq ft Listed 23 Jan 2026 (-137d)

£135,000

Reduced on 12 May 2026 · Was £145,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (120 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£150,000 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£1,901/m²

Local average

£172,063 (-21.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,998 of 33,755)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Well-presented top-floor apartment in the popular area of Wistaston
  • Bright open-plan lounge/diner with Juliet balcony
  • Contemporary fitted kitchen with induction hob and space for appliances
  • Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and modern en-suite shower room
  • Allocated parking space and well-maintained communal areas

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Located in the popular and well-established area of Wistaston, this attractive top-floor apartment offers spacious, modern accommodation along with the benefit of an allocated parking space, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking low-maintenance living.
The apartment is accessed via a well-maintained communal entrance and opens into a welcoming hallway providing access to all rooms. The heart of the home is the generous open-plan lounge and dining area, a bright and versatile space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. A Juliet balcony enhances the room, allowing natural light to flood in and creating an airy, open feel.
The adjoining fitted kitchen is finished in contemporary silver and grey tones and offers a practical layout with a range of wall and base units. Appliances include an oven with induction hob and extractor hood, with space for a fridge freezer. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, along with space for a tumble dryer, ensuring everyday convenience.
The master bedroom is a well-proportioned double and benefits from fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage, as well as a modern en-suite shower room comprising a mains-fed shower, WC, and wash hand basin. The second bedroom is also a comfortable double, making it ideal for guests, a home office, or shared living.
Completing the accommodation is the stylish family bathroom, featuring a freestanding bath, contemporary wash basin set within a vanity unit, and WC, offering a relaxing and well-appointed space.
Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space, with additional visitor parking available nearby. Conveniently positioned close to local amenities, schools, and transport links, this well-presented apartment combines comfort, practicality, and location, presenting an excellent opportunity for a wide range of buyers.
Agent note:
125 year lease commencing 1 November 2006
Ground rent - £300 / year
Service charge - £80 / month
Location:
Wistaston village is situated 3 miles from the historic market town of Nantwich and benefits from shops and local public houses, village hall with active social calendar and community groups, church and mini supermarket within the area. There are local schools easily accessible from the property and excellent road connections to the A500 and M6 motorway network. Local bus routes also service the area along with Crewe Railway Station with fast access to London and other major cities.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Nantwich

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 171346184

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/05/2026

Current heating cost: £337/year

Potential heating cost: £337/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

24% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £135,000 -10%
Sold 17/12/2021 (4 years ago) £150,000 +24%
Sold 20/12/2016 (9 years ago) £121,000

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
LABURNUM COURT APARTMENT 3 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6NZ £92,000 27/06/2025 Flat
LABURNUM COURT APARTMENT 16 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6NZ £115,000 09/07/2021 Flat

Area average: £103,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 40.7%

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

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 33.2%

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 South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Laburnum Court

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Spar 0.0 miles
Shop Graham Tresidder and Son 0.0 miles
Bus stop Wistaston, Rope Lane / Spar 0.0 miles
Train station Crewe 1.6 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.2 miles
Train station Nantwich 2.4 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 2.9 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 7.8 miles
University Keele University 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 31
Public order 10
Anti-social behaviour 6
Criminal damage and arson 4
Drugs 4
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 64

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
Wistaston Church Lane Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 14 May 2019
The Berkeley Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 3 Dec 2019
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Primary 0.7 miles Good — 13 Sep 2023
Vine Tree Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Dec 2012
St Thomas More Catholic High School Secondary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.72%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).