Sold STC Detached

41 CROFT CLOSE

CHESTER, ROWTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 7QQ

3 beds 1 baths 1,001 sq ft Listed 27 Nov 2024 (-563d)

£375,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CH3 7QQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 41 CROFT CLOSE, CHESTER, ROWTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 7QQ |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 93 m² |
| Last sold | £370,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 14/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,193/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,920

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/8120-9080-0026-5007-1493)

## Description

Stepping inside, the ground floor features a well-proportioned living room, a well-equipped kitchen with direct access to the garage, and a convenient WC for guests.

Upstairs, the property offers three spacious double bedrooms, two of which are adorned with built-in wardrobe cupboards for ample storage. Completing upstairs is a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

Externally, the property boasts a generous back garden that benefits from its privacy and also backs on to the Shropshire canal. The integrated garage adds a practical touch to the property, providing convenient storage space for vehicles and belongings.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155429948/283534) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/155429948/283535) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 41 CROFT CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QQ | £370,000 | 25/03/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE HOLLIES, 28 EGGBRIDGE LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PE | £925,000 | 12/12/2023 | Detached |
| TAXILA MOOR LANE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QW | £470,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 CROFT CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QQ | £390,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| 5 CAPESTHORNE ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7GA | £440,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 3 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA | £340,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached |
| 8 ST GEORGES CRESCENT, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QR | £405,000 | 25/10/2021 | Detached |
| 38 ST GEORGES CRESCENT, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QR | £420,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached |
| 12 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA | £390,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached |
| 14 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA | £45,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| HALEBANK BROWN HEATH ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PN | £735,000 | 20/07/2021 | Detached |
| ORCHARD VIEW MOOR LANE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QW | £390,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| BALACLAVA COTTAGE BROWN HEATH ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PN | £905,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £390,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £496,818 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £620,660 (50 Detached, CH3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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:** £4,032/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.2%
- **10y growth:** 29.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.4%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£370,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£4,032/m²

Local average

£620,660 (-39.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,262 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Located just a brief ten-minute drive from the city of Chester, this impressive three-bedroom detached house is situated within the sought-after catchment area for Christleton High School and close to major transport links.

Stepping inside, the ground floor features a well-proportioned living room, a well-equipped kitchen with direct access to the garage, and a convenient WC for guests.

Upstairs, the property offers three spacious double bedrooms, two of which are adorned with built-in wardrobe cupboards for ample storage. Completing upstairs is a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

Externally, the property boasts a generous back garden that benefits from its privacy and also backs on to the Shropshire canal. The integrated garage adds a practical touch to the property, providing convenient storage space for vehicles and belongings.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Chester

Currans Homes Limited

Reference: 155429948

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/08/2024

Expiry date: 14/08/2034

Current heating cost: £1,193/year

Potential heating cost: £1,035/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,920

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£370,000	—

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
THE HOLLIES, 28 EGGBRIDGE LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PE	£925,000	12/12/2023	Detached
TAXILA MOOR LANE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QW	£470,000	27/10/2023	Detached
Same street 6 CROFT CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QQ	£390,000	06/04/2023	Detached
5 CAPESTHORNE ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7GA	£440,000	31/03/2022	Detached
3 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA	£340,000	13/12/2021	Detached
8 ST GEORGES CRESCENT, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QR	£405,000	25/10/2021	Detached
38 ST GEORGES CRESCENT, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QR	£420,000	13/09/2021	Detached
12 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA	£390,000	12/08/2021	Detached
14 DORMER CLOSE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7SA	£45,000	30/07/2021	Detached
HALEBANK BROWN HEATH ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PN	£735,000	20/07/2021	Detached
ORCHARD VIEW MOOR LANE, ROWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7QW	£390,000	29/06/2021	Detached
BALACLAVA COTTAGE BROWN HEATH ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7PN	£905,000	24/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £390,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £496,818 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.2%

10y growth 29.4%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 52.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH3 7QQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Waverton, Eggbridge Lane / Post Office	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Waverton, Eggbridge Lane / Fox Lane	0.2 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.2 miles
Shop	MAC	0.2 miles
Train station	Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway	2.8 miles
University	University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus	2.9 miles
Train station	Chester	3.0 miles
University	University of Chester - Riverside Campus	3.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	3.2 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Public order	3
Violence and sexual offences	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Total incidents	8

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
Waverton Community Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Oct 2016
Christleton High School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2024
Christleton Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Outstanding — 24 Jul 2014
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2014
Abbey Gate College	Other	1.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).