Sold STC Semi-detached

11 FERNLEIGH

NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4AY

2 beds 1 baths 592 sq ft Listed 14 Oct 2024 (-609d)

£189,950

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW8 4AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4AY |
| Price | £189,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 55 m² |
| Last sold | £189,950 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/12/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £425/year

### Recommendations
- B4 (600)
- W2 (6,000)
- E (25)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8701-7222-6119-4862-2992)

## Description

**** **** No Onward Chain... This immaculate two bedroom semi detached property is situated on the popular Firdale Park and has been lovingly maintained but the current owner to the highest of standards. Within walking distance of the local schools, train stations and other amenities close to hand, the property sits in a generous plot and is warmed by gas central heating which is complemented with uPVC double glazed windows and doors. In brief the accommodation comprises entrance porch, lounge, kitchen diner, and conservatory on the ground floor whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a well appointed family bathroom. Externally the property has allocated parking to the front whilst to the rear is a mature garden with a patio, lawn, a decked seating area and well stocked borders with a range of shrubs, trees and flowers.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Lounge 4.85m (15'11) x 3.66m (12')

Breakfast Kitchen 3.66m (12'0) x 2.51m (8'3)

Conservatory 2.72m (8'11) x 2.51m (8'3)

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Bedroom One 3.66m (12'0) x 2.64m (8'8)

Bedroom Two 3.66m (12'0) x 2.72m (8'11) max

Bathroom 2.01m (6'7) x 1.7m (5'7)

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/153751340/461553) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/153751340/461554) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3846959
- **Address:** 11 Fernleigh, NORTHWICH, CW8 4AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/06/2006
- **Work Completed:** 16/06/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3742150
- **Address:** 11 Fernleigh, NORTHWICH, CW8 4AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/05/2006
- **Work Completed:** 31/01/2006
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3118255
- **Address:** 11 Fernleigh, NORTHWICH, CW8 4AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2005
- **Work Completed:** 19/09/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY | £189,950 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY | £140,000 | 21/02/2020 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4A SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP | £160,000 | 24/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 55 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BD | £394,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY | £85,000 | 28/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 3 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY | £87,500 | 23/10/2023 | Flat |
| 58 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3AB | £408,500 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 MULBERRY RISE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UQ | £180,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CLOVERDALE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UE | £162,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BB | £225,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 101 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3AB | £325,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BB | £320,000 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HOLLY WALK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AR | £209,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HOLLY WALK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AR | £134,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 MULBERRY RISE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UQ | £215,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY | £145,000 | 23/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £105,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £248,409 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £252,232 (65 Semi-detached, CW8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.7%

## 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:** 0.51% (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:** £3,454/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.2%
- **10y growth:** 98.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## 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

55 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£189,950 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£3,454/m²

Local average

£252,232 (-24.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,289 of 33,755)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No Onward Chain
Immaculate Presentation
Cul De Sac Location
Close To All Amenities
Allocated Parking
Freehold
Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** ** No Onward Chain... This immaculate two bedroom semi detached property is situated on the popular Firdale Park and has been lovingly maintained but the current owner to the highest of standards. Within walking distance of the local schools, train stations and other amenities close to hand, the property sits in a generous plot and is warmed by gas central heating which is complemented with uPVC double glazed windows and doors. In brief the accommodation comprises entrance porch, lounge, kitchen diner, and conservatory on the ground floor whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a well appointed family bathroom. Externally the property has allocated parking to the front whilst to the rear is a mature garden with a patio, lawn, a decked seating area and well stocked borders with a range of shrubs, trees and flowers.

Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Lounge 4.85m (15'11) x 3.66m (12')
Breakfast Kitchen 3.66m (12'0) x 2.51m (8'3)
Conservatory 2.72m (8'11) x 2.51m (8'3)

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Bedroom One 3.66m (12'0) x 2.64m (8'8)
Bedroom Two 3.66m (12'0) x 2.72m (8'11) max
Bathroom 2.01m (6'7) x 1.7m (5'7)

Listed by

Northwich

Coulby Conduct

Reference: 153751340

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/12/2019

Expiry date: 11/12/2029

Current heating cost: £425/year

Potential heating cost: £371/year

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

Recommendations

Party wall insulation (600)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3846959

Property Details

Street: 11 Fernleigh

Town: NORTHWICH

Postcode: CW8 4AY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 27/06/2006

Work Completed: 16/06/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3742150

Property Details

Street: 11 Fernleigh

Town: NORTHWICH

Postcode: CW8 4AY

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 30/05/2006

Work Completed: 31/01/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3118255

Property Details

Street: 11 Fernleigh

Town: NORTHWICH

Postcode: CW8 4AY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2005

Work Completed: 19/09/2005

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

36% since 2020

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£189,950	+35.7%
Sold	21/02/2020 (6 years ago)	£140,000	—

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
4A SYDNEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AP	£160,000	24/03/2026	Semi-detached
55 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BD	£394,000	09/01/2026	Semi-detached
Same street 4 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY	£85,000	28/11/2023	Flat
Same street 3 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY	£87,500	23/10/2023	Flat
58 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3AB	£408,500	19/05/2023	Semi-detached
35 MULBERRY RISE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UQ	£180,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
27 CLOVERDALE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UE	£162,000	08/06/2022	Semi-detached
43 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BB	£225,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
101 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3AB	£325,000	30/03/2022	Semi-detached
7 BEACH ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4BB	£320,000	22/03/2022	Semi-detached
12 HOLLY WALK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AR	£209,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
6 HOLLY WALK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AR	£134,000	21/01/2022	Semi-detached
26 MULBERRY RISE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4UQ	£215,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 19 FERNLEIGH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AY	£145,000	23/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £105,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £248,409 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.2%

10y growth 98.2%

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

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 24.7%

10y (index) 57%

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 CW8 4AY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Greenbank, Beach Road / The Nursery	0.1 miles
Train station	Greenbank	0.3 miles
Shop	Press Hartford	0.6 miles
Shop	Barber Bullet	0.6 miles
Train station	Hartford	1.0 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	8.3 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Public order	10
Burglary	7
Anti-social behaviour	5
Drugs	4
Other theft	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other crime	2
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	65

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
Hartford Church of England High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Nov 2023
The Grange School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2022
OneSchool Global Northwich	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.51%

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).