# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for rent (CW12 3LA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 LINDEN CLOSE, CONGLETON, MOSSLEY, CHESHIRE CW12 3LA |
| Price | £1,100 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 65 m² |
| Last sold | £56,500 Dec 1996 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/05/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £552/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,900

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/8000-9473-1222-5008-1523)

## Description

A well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow available To Let which is ideally situated in a quiet residential cul-de-sac conveniently situated close to local amenities, transport links including Congleton Train Station and the surrounding Cheshire countryside.

The accommodation opens with an entrance porch leading into hallway, providing access to all principal rooms. The spacious lounge is bright and comfortable, featuring an open fire that creates a focal point. The fitted kitchen is practical and well laid out, offering ample units and workspace for everyday living.  Two well proportioned bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom suite.

Externally, the bungalow benefits from generous gardens laid to lawn at the front, side, and rear. Driveway to the side provides ample off-road parking.

Viewing is recommended to appreciate.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan - 8 Linden Close.jpg](/listings/photos/173445017/77877) - Floor plan - 8 Linden Close.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173445017/77878) - EE Rating

## 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 Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Fenton Close, Mossley, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5a5cc0f) | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | Rightmove |
| [Wharf Mill, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/56d45bb) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | Rightmove |
| [Bath Vale, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9abcc6c) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove |
| [Burslam Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/034d30a) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hatter Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3e2a0ae) | £925/mo | 2 | 0.84 miles | Rightmove |
| [Kinsey Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/76d741f) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.97 miles | Rightmove |
| [High Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3ae70fa) | £980/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove |
| [Moody Street, Tudor Court, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/25ed67d) | £850/mo | 2 | 1 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Flat, High Street, CW12 | £650/mo | 2 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |
| [Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c826d79) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove |
| [Tan House Yard, Off West Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/96d99ac) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.19 miles | Rightmove |
| [Mill Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/51a7cad) | £795/mo | 2 | 1.19 miles | Rightmove |
| [Antrobus Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38d68f1) | £650/mo | 2 | 1.24 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/048285c) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove |
| [Back Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c0f1f25) | £1,500/mo | 2 | 1.93 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ullswater Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f88b04f) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 2.06 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lynalls Close, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e6aceff) | £1,200/mo | 2 | 2.48 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £927/mo (17 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 976.4%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £776/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2919.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £17/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Not in Flood Risk Area (no data)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)
