# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW9 7LH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 BENNETT ROAD, NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7LH | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 71 m² | | Last sold | £125,000 Dec 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £923/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3200-6830-0722-6625-3563) ## Description No onward chain. Traditional semi-detached house offering excellent potential for further improvement, with the asking price reflecting the work required. Benefiting from gas central heating, PVCu double glazing and a new roof, the property provides spacious accommodation including entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom with separate shower to the ground floor, with three bedrooms to the first floor. Outside, there is a good-sized rear garden and an excellent brick-built garage accessed via a shared driveway with the neighbouring property. Offering scope to extend, subject to the necessary consents, this is an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to add value and create a home to their own specification. The property is well situated in a quiet no through road in what is a long established and very popular location. In the area, there are excellent schools including Rudheath primary and nursery together with a high school, convenience store and leisure centre. There is easy access for Northwich town centre which offers a comprehensive range of shops and stores, bars/restaurants, picturesque marina and retail park. Within a one minute drive, the A556 bypass can be reached connecting directly with the motorway network and several major commercial centres throughout the North West e.g Manchester, Warrington and Chester. It is also notable to mention that delightful open countryside is close at hand and local landmarks in the area include Marbury Park 4.8 miles, Anderton Nature Reserve 4.4 miles and Delamere Forest 11 miles. SERVICES : Mains water gas, electricity and drainage are connected. TENURE: The house is Freehold and free from chief rent. NOTE: The fittings have not been tested and purchasers are advised to obtain their own independent reports. ASSESSMENTS: Cheshire West and Chester Council Tax band B - Energy Performance Rating Band TBC ## Property Photos - ![f15a79af-d407-44b9-94aa-906de74c1d60.png](/listings/photos/87996123/680230) - f15a79af-d407-44b9-94aa-906de74c1d60.png - ![2026-Apr-29_19-48-28.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680231) - 2026-Apr-29_19-48-28.jpeg - ![2026-Apr-29_20-03-01.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680232) - 2026-Apr-29_20-03-01.jpeg - ![2026-Apr-29_19-54-26.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680233) - 2026-Apr-29_19-54-26.jpeg - ![2026-Apr-29_19-59-31.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680234) - 2026-Apr-29_19-59-31.jpeg - ![2026-Apr-29_19-53-05.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680235) - 2026-Apr-29_19-53-05.jpeg - ![2026-Apr-29_20-01-34.jpeg](/listings/photos/87996123/680236) - 2026-Apr-29_20-01-34.jpeg - ![24558bbf-7e1b-4486-bea8-dd3267a4d37c.png](/listings/photos/87996123/680237) - 24558bbf-7e1b-4486-bea8-dd3267a4d37c.png - ![db3f6b25-4b09-4821-b041-1f54c772926d.png](/listings/photos/87996123/680238) - db3f6b25-4b09-4821-b041-1f54c772926d.png ## Floorplans - ![4 Bennett Road-high.png](/listings/photos/87996123/680239) - 4 Bennett Road-high.png ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 BENNETT ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LH | £125,000 | 16/12/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 SHURLACH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JX | £215,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 11 ROBERTS DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JZ | £194,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £149,000 | 20/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 LABURNUM ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JT | £132,500 | 20/12/2024 | Semi-detached | | 18 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £188,000 | 06/12/2024 | Semi-detached | | 68 EAST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JG | £127,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 MALAM DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LA | £150,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 31 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £168,269 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16 GADBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JP | £170,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 FLETCHER GROVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LE | £205,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 38 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £251,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £251,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £195,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £278,995 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £278,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 68 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £245,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50 WEST AVENUE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7ES | £210,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 SOUTH DRIVE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7JQ | £175,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £240,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 MEDLOCK STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HW | £240,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 BENNETT ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7LH | £185,000 | 18/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £185,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £203,387 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £251,349 (41 Semi-detached, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.5% ## 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 ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (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:** £3,028/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 27.1% - **10y growth:** 29.1% ## 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)