Sold STC Semi-detached

23 DOREEN AVENUE

CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 3JE

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 13 Mar 2026 (-89d)

£259,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£195,000 Jun 2021

Price per m²

£3,939/m²

Local average

£259,877 (+0%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,425 of 33,755)

Street crime

24 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • FULL REWIRE & GAS COMBI BOILER INSTALLED IN 2019
  • NEW COMPOSITE FRONT DOOR
  • MODERN KITCHEN & BATHROOM
  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • POTENTIAL LOFT CONVERSION
  • DRIVEWAY & ENCLOSED GARDENS
  • QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
  • PRIME MOSSLEY POSITION

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED PERIOD HOME IN PRIME MOSSLEYSet in a quiet Mossley cul-de-sac, this stunning two-bedroom semi-detached home has been transformed with a full rewire & gas combi boiler installed in 2019, modern kitchen and bathroom, and a new composite front door, creating a stylish and ready-to-move-into home.The bay-fronted lounge offers real character, centred around a striking exposed brick Inglenook fireplace with oak mantel — the perfect focal point for cosy evenings. To the rear, the modern breakfast kitchen delivers sleek contemporary design, integrated appliances and direct access to the garden.Upstairs, two bedrooms are complemented by a luxurious bathroom finished in modern grey tones. A major bonus is the fully boarded loft, accessed via retractable ladder, offering superb potential for conversion into an office, hobby room or even a third bedroom.Outside, the property features a recently re-tarmacked driveway and a private, enclosed rear garden with stone terrace, lawn and additional stone patio — ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation.Positioned within walking distance of Mossley C of E Primary School, Congleton railway station, local shops and the popular Wonky Pear micro-bar, this home combines convenience, charm and contemporary comfort in one of Congleton’s most desirable locations.A beautifully finished home with exciting future potential. Early viewing is strongly recommended.

Listed by

Congleton

Timothy A Brown Ltd

Reference: 173272292

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/10/2018

Current heating cost: £484/year

Potential heating cost: £446/year

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Certificate

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15320774 Recent

Property Details

Street: 23 Doreen Avenue

Town: CONGLETON

Postcode: CW12 3JE

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 31/07/2022

Work Completed: 19/07/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15991744 Recent

Property Details

Street: 23 Doreen Avenue

Town: CONGLETON

Postcode: CW12 3JE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 08/10/2023

Work Completed: 03/10/2023

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

44% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £259,950 +33.3%
Sold 04/06/2021 (5 years ago) £195,000 +44.4%
Sold 05/04/2019 (7 years ago) £135,000 —

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
96 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JF £210,000 06/01/2026 Semi-detached
9 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £255,000 30/10/2024 Semi-detached
86 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £330,000 08/12/2023 Semi-detached
70 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £318,000 13/10/2023 Semi-detached
104 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JF £220,000 04/04/2023 Semi-detached
86 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £320,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
85 LEEK ROAD, MOSSLEY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3HX £385,000 09/11/2022 Semi-detached
19 TRINITY PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JB £240,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 30 DOREEN AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JE £240,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 2 DOREEN AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JE £250,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
92 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JF £300,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
14 TRINITY PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JB £240,500 14/12/2021 Semi-detached
25 TRINITY PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JB £235,000 25/10/2021 Semi-detached
FIVEWAYS CONGLETON EDGE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JJ £287,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached
63 LEEK ROAD, MOSSLEY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3HX £246,000 20/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 21 DOREEN AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JE £205,000 28/06/2021 Semi-detached
1 TRINITY PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JB £251,000 21/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £231,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £274,107 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.4%
10y growth 63.9%

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

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 25.2%
10y (index) 56.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £576/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 3JE

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mossley, Biddulph Road / Roseville Drive 0.2 miles
Shop Beech Motor Company 0.4 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.4 miles
Train station Congleton 0.6 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 4.4 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 4.6 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 7.4 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 9
Public order 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Burglary 2
Other theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other crime 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 24

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
Mossley CofE Primary School Primary 0.0 miles Good — 14 Oct 2019
Daven Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Buglawton Primary School Primary 1.4 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Esland Daven School Other 1.5 miles Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024
Marlfields Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024

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
Abbotts Close, Congleton £1,100/mo 2 0.11 miles Rightmove
Bath Vale, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £750/mo 2 1.01 miles Rightmove
Wharf Mill, Congleton £850/mo 2 1.1 miles Rightmove
Hatter Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £925/mo 2 1.23 miles Rightmove
Kinsey Street, Congleton £850/mo 2 1.35 miles Rightmove
Moody Street, Tudor Court, CW12 £850/mo 2 1.37 miles Rightmove
High Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £980/mo 2 1.37 miles Rightmove
Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12 £895/mo 2 1.47 miles Rightmove
Tan House Yard, Off West Street, Congleton £895/mo 2 1.56 miles Rightmove
Mill Green, Congleton, CW12 £795/mo 2 1.58 miles Rightmove
Antrobus Street, Congleton £650/mo 2 1.62 miles Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton, CW12 £800/mo 2 1.78 miles Rightmove
Giantswood Lane, Congleton £1,500/mo 2 1.78 miles Rightmove
Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton £895/mo 2 1.82 miles Rightmove
Back Lane, Congleton, CW12 £1,500/mo 2 2.29 miles Rightmove
Ullswater Road, Congleton £1,000/mo 2 2.39 miles Rightmove
Lynalls Close, Congleton, CW12 £1,200/mo 2 2.82 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £967/mo (17 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,875
Target investor price (1%) £89,500
Gross yield 4.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.2×
Monthly cashflow £-243/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.9%
  • 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).