APARTMENT 3
WILLOW COURT, SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 6QY
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
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
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Flats and maisonettes. 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 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 — 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).