28 MERLIN WAY
CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3RZ
£215,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
61 m²
Council tax band
B
Last sold
£146,000 Sep 2025
Local average
£299,802 (-28.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,617 of 33,755)
Street crime
230 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroom Detached Property
- Fully Renovated Throughout
- Situated On The Popular Merlin Way
- Spacious Open-Plan Living And Dining Room
- Stylish Family Bathroom
- Sought-After Residential Location
- Perfect For Families And Professionals Alike
- Excellent Access To Schools And Transport Links
- Freehold
- Early Viewing Highly Recommended
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a stylish and contemporary home, thoughtfully modernised to create a bright and inviting living environment. The ground floor boasts a spacious open-plan living and dining room, creating a fantastic space for both everyday family life and entertaining guests. The property further benefits from a separate modern kitchen, offering ample storage, worktop space, and practicality for modern living
To the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for growing families, professionals, or those looking for additional guest space or a home office. A contemporary family bathroom completes the upstairs accommodation, finished to a high standard and complementing the quality found throughout the home.
Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained outdoor space, providing the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Occupying a desirable position on Merlin Way, the property is conveniently located for local amenities, schools, and excellent transport links.
Having been fully renovated throughout, this exceptional detached home is ready for its next owners to move straight into and enjoy.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, space, and finish this outstanding property has to offer.
Entrance Hall -
Lounge - 3.6m x 3.8m (11'9" x 12'5" ) -
Dining Room - 2.25m x 2.4m (7'4" x 7'10") -
Kitchen - 2.15m x 2.4m (7'0" x 7'10" ) -
Stairs To First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 2.6m x 3.65m (8'6" x 11'11" ) -
Bedroom Two - 2.6m x 2.65m (8'6" x 8'8" ) -
Bedroom Three - 2m x 2.3m (6'6" x 7'6" ) -
Bathroom - 1.95m x 1.7m (6'4" x 5'6") -
Externally - A generous enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area and a detached brick-built garage.
Aml Disclosure - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction . This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy.
Council Tax - Band B
Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts.
Why Choose Us? - At Stephenson Browne Crewe, our commitment to outstanding service and extensive local knowledge has earned us recognition as one of the UK’s leading independent estate agents. In a highly competitive industry, we are proud to be named among the Top 500 Sales & Lettings Agents in the country and honoured by ESTA's as winners of Gold Awards in both Sales and Lettings.
For a FREE valuation, please call or email and we will be delighted to assist.
Listed by
Crewe
Stephenson Browne Ltd
Reference: 89236743
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #17142506 Recent
Property Details
Street: 28 Merlin Way
Town: CREWE
Postcode: CW1 3RZ
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 01/02/2026
Work Completed: 18/01/2026
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #17161657 Recent
Property Details
Street: 28 Merlin Way
Town: CREWE
Postcode: CW1 3RZ
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 15/02/2026
Work Completed: 31/01/2026
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 | — | £215,000 | +47.3% |
| Sold | 26/09/2025 (8 months ago) | £146,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £260,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 19 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £220,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 33 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £292,000 | 31/07/2024 | Detached |
| 12 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA | £215,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 33 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £195,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 77 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £200,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 39 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £190,000 | 12/09/2022 | Detached |
| 11 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £245,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached |
| 23 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU | £250,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD | £180,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £275,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE | £205,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| 6 PRIORY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YJ | £231,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 4 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £180,500 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 2 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD | £185,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 8 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £195,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
| 17 MABLINS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RF | £181,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached |
| 41 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE | £192,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 14 LYCEUM CLOSE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YB | £180,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 69 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £190,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 17 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA | £240,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 46 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU | £150,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 80 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £190,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 104 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £215,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 106 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £170,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £190,100 (5 sales)
Area average: £213,800 (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 East. Series: Detached. 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: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Coppenhall, Bradfield Road / Selworthy Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Asda Express | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Viva | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 2.0 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Sandbach | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 9.3 miles |
| University | Keele University | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 230 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Michael's Community Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Leighton Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 1 May 2023 |
| Underwood West Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Lavender Field School | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 Dec 2023 |
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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).