# 5 bedroom terraced house for sale (CW2 7PH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 7PH | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 98 m² | | Last sold | £113,000 Feb 2011 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 27/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £608/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0290-1201-7206-7804-0300) ## Description The property features five generously sized bedrooms designed for comfort and functionality, three of which benefit from the added privacy and convenience of en-suite shower rooms. The remaining residents are well-catered for by a modern, shared upstairs bathroom. At the heart of the home is a communal kitchen equipped with ample storage and workspace, ideal for shared living. Beyond the interior, the property boasts a private, low-maintenance garden, providing a valuable outdoor space. Positioned as a ready-made investment, this residence combines spacious living quarters with the essential amenities required for consistent occupancy and high rental demand. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308234) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308235) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308236) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308237) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308238) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308239) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308240) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308241) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308242) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308243) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308245) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172629779/308247) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172629779/308248) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/172629779/308249) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/172629779/308250) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172629779/308251) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £121,500 | 07/10/2016 | Terraced | | 26 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £113,000 | 15/02/2011 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 126 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RQ | £90,000 | 21/01/2026 | Terraced | | 191 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PN | £220,000 | 14/01/2026 | Terraced | | [Same street] 35 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £145,000 | 25/11/2025 | Terraced | | 4 VALLEY COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PD | £150,000 | 31/07/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 57 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £165,000 | 20/02/2025 | Terraced | | 193 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PU | £150,000 | 16/01/2025 | Terraced | | 14 CLIFTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QA | £90,000 | 04/12/2023 | Terraced | | 210C RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JY | £80,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced | | 91 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PJ | £150,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced | | 46 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £94,000 | 09/10/2023 | Terraced | | 114 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RQ | £85,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced | | 1 VALLEY COURT, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PD | £135,000 | 02/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 4 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £83,000 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced | | 8 STAMFORD AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QD | £144,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced | | 158 WALTHALL STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7LB | £95,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 142 WALTHALL STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7LB | £145,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced | | 44 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £107,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | 5 STAMFORD AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QD | £152,500 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | | 220 RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JY | £120,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 49 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £170,000 | 27/02/2023 | Terraced | | 42 ALTON STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7QF | £92,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced | | 196 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PN | £145,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | 148 RUSKIN ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7JX | £165,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 130 WISTASTON ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7RQ | £120,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 18 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £149,250 | 09/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £166,500 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 52 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £187,500 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 10 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £152,000 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 50 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7PH | £160,000 | 28/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £153,139 (9 sales) **Area average:** £126,475 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £123,675 (61 Terraced, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +77.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,245/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19.8% - **10y growth:** 32.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 24.1% - **10y growth (index):** 56.1% ## 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)