For sale Town house

10 CROWN DRIVE

SANDBACH, MALKINS BANK, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AR

4 beds 3 baths 1,238 sq ft Listed 26 Sep 2025 (-338d)

£300,000

Reduced on 23 Jan 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

115 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£177,500 Dec 2013

Price per m²

£2,609/m²

Local average

£236,043 (+27.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,621 of 33,755)

Street crime

30 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Generous Accommodation Set Over Three Levels
  • Canal Side Position
  • Walking Distance Into Sandbach Town Centre
  • Village Location
  • Two Ensuite Bathrooms
  • Garage & WC
  • Landscaped Low Maintenance Garden & Private Aspect
  • Excellently Presented

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Whitegates in Crewe are delighted to market this stunning townhouse style property with four bedrooms. Constructed by Bett Homes in 2003 and having a Freehold tenure. First impressions are everything, and this property certainly doesn't fail to impress! The home enjoys excellent canal views and a variety of walks on its doorstep. Boasting very spacious and well-maintained living areas, including four good size bedrooms, complemented with two ensuite bathrooms. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated, the current owner has taken great care of this beautiful home and kept it in excellent condition.

Occupying a superb position, situated on a quiet drive, just a stone’s throw from both the canal and Malkins Bank Golf Course, and yet just a short walk into Sandbach town. It's location shares the best of both worlds.

Upon entering, the house boasts spacious and well-designed interiors, perfect for comfortable living. An inviting entrance hall welcomes you, complete with a convenient and sizable WC and a storage cupboard underneath the stairs. The kitchen dining room at the rear aspect is accessible through French doors and overlooks the garden via patio doors, creating a pleasant view. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern cabinets and an array of high-end built-in appliances, including a Neff oven, Zanussi integrated washing machine, Zanussi gas hob and extractor. Space for fridge freezer and dishwasher. The dining area is perfectly situated by the patio doors.

The living room is located at the back of the property on the first floor. This spacious room is decorated tastefully and has two windows that allow plenty of natural light, offering a beautiful view of the rear garden and canal. Also situated on the first floor is the third bedroom, which is a double in size. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, which is well-presented and features a three-piece suite comprising a bath with a shower fitting, sink, WC, tiling on the floor and walls, and a window.

The second floor of the house features the master bedroom. It is a wonderful double bedroom comprising of a dressing area and built-in wardrobe units. It also has an attached ensuite shower room which is fully tiled and has a large shower enclosure, sink, and WC, along with a window. Another double bedroom, bedroom two, also has a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite that is fully tiled and comprises a shower, sink, and WC. The fourth bedroom is a decent sized single room and comes equipped with a built-in wardrobe fitted with shelving. The landing area has a loft hatch that gives access to the loft space.

The property has fully double glazed windows throughout and is gas central heated via a modern boiler fitted in June 2019.

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - E
EPC - C

Outside, the property enjoys a prime position with a cul-de-sac setting, offering both privacy and tranquillity. A driveway offers parking for two vehicles. The garage, equipped with an up-and-over door, features power, lighting and a water tap.

In the rear, the property has a well-maintained and charming garden that ensures a degree of privacy. Here, you'll find a landscaped patio, complimented by a gravelled area beautifully decorated with plant pots, designed for outdoor enjoyment and low maintenance. There is an outdoor water tap, and a gate provides access to a pathway leading to the front of the property.

Listed by

Crewe

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 167463419

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/09/2023

Expiry date: 26/09/2033

Current heating cost: £957/year

Potential heating cost: £978/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,550

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~121 m² (0.03 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £300,000 +69%
Sold 20/12/2013 (12 years ago) £177,500

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
37 BETCHTON ROAD, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4XN £167,500 20/12/2022 Terraced
7 CANALSIDE COTTAGES, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4XP £110,000 16/12/2022 Terraced
27 BETCHTON ROAD, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4XN £95,000 04/08/2022 Terraced
30 BETCHTON ROAD, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4XL £210,000 29/07/2022 Terraced
45 BETCHTON ROAD, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4XN £160,000 24/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 9 CROWN DRIVE, MALKINS BANK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AR £258,000 16/03/2022 Terraced

Street average: £258,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £148,500 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.2%
10y growth 14.1%

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

1y (index) 4.1%
5y (index) 24%
10y (index) 53.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Malkins Bank, Betchton Road / Crown Drive 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Cain9 Design 0.7 miles
Train station Sandbach 2.3 miles
Train station Alsager 3.3 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 3.8 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 5.2 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 6.5 miles
University Keele University 9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Public order 5
Anti-social behaviour 3
Vehicle crime 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 30

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Wheelock Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024
Sandbach Primary Academy Primary 1.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St John's CofE Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Inadequate — 5 Feb 2024
Sandbach School Secondary 1.3 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 1.5 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
School Lane, Smallwood £1,950/mo 4 2.63 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,950/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £243,750
Target investor price (1%) £195,000
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.8×
Monthly cashflow £549/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).