Sold STC Retail Property (high street)

11 WELLES STREET

SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 1GT

2 beds 1 baths Listed 31 Oct 2017 (-3151d)

£125,000

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# High street retail property for sale (CW11 1GT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 1GT |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £127,500 Jul 2021 |

## Description

This commercial property is prominently located within Sandbach Town Centre and is a good investment opportunity, generating an income from a well regarded local beauty business.

**Agents Remarks** - The property comprises of ground floor accommodation including a main open-plan room (reception and treatment area), storage room, kitchen and 2 first floor rooms (currently utilised as treatment rooms), separate WC/Washroom.

The well presented interior is in excellent condition throughout and should be viewed for full appreciation (viewing strictly by appointment with Stephenson Browne).

An excellent trading location within a bustling and lively town centre. The current tenant has a rolling 3 month tenancy and would like to extend with the new owner, if possible.

**Ground Floor** -

**Open-Plan Reception Room** - 7.70m x 3.35m (25'3 x 11') - Large multi-panelled sash front window, wall mounted electric storage heaters, wood effect flooring, ceiling light points, staircase ascending to the First Floor.

**Store Room** - 2.13m x 2.08m (7' x 6'10) - UPVc double glazed window to the side, wall mounted electric heater, wood effect flooring, ceiling light point.

**Kitchen** - 3.61m x 2.08m (11'10 x 6'10) - Fitted with a good range of modern white fronted wall and base units, space for appliances, sink unit and mixer tap, space for stools, UPVc double glazed window and door to the side.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Wood effect flooring, ceiling light point.

**Room One** - 3.35m x 2.82m (11' x 9'3) - Window to front, electric heater, ceiling light point, wood effect flooring.

**Room Two** - 4.93m x 1.42m (16'2 x 4'8) - UPVc double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted electric heater, ceiling light point.

**Wc / Wash Room** - 2.29m x 2.08m (7'6 x 6'10) - Modern suite comprises; WC, vanity wash basin with cupboard below, UPVc double glazed window, built in cupboard, slate effect flooring, beam ceiling.

**Outside** - The property has immediate frontage to the pavement at the front.

To the rear there is a small yard and a gate providing access to the side.

## Property Photos

- ![FRONT.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616730) - FRONT.jpg
- ![OPEN PLAN GROUND FLOOR.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616731) - OPEN PLAN GROUND FLOOR.jpg
- ![GROUND FLOOR.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616732) - GROUND FLOOR.jpg
- ![RECEPTION AREA.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616733) - RECEPTION AREA.jpg
- ![TREATMENT AREA GROUND FLOOR.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616734) - TREATMENT AREA GROUND FLOOR.jpg
- ![STORE ROOM.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616735) - STORE ROOM.jpg
- ![KITCHEN.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616736) - KITCHEN.jpg
- ![LANDING.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616737) - LANDING.jpg
- ![FIRST FLOOR ROOM 2.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616738) - FIRST FLOOR ROOM 2.jpg
- ![WC WASHROOM.jpg](/listings/photos/69782462/616739) - WC WASHROOM.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![11WELLESSTREET-print.JPG](/listings/photos/69782462/616740) - 11WELLESSTREET-print.JPG

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £127,500 | 19/07/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £125,000 | 01/02/2018 | Terraced |
| 11 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £39,000 | 18/02/2002 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 - 12 HIGHTOWN, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1AE | £245,000 | 07/04/2025 | Other |
| 60 GREEN STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GX | £285,000 | 08/12/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] RING O BELLS, 17 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £210,000 | 03/04/2023 | Other |
| LEA HOUSE, 5 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1XR | £526,500 | 18/08/2022 | Other |
| 9 GREEN STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GX | £95,000 | 03/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 12 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £145,000 | 21/01/2022 | Other |
| THE OLD PRINTERS WESLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1DG | £2,872,297 | 08/10/2021 | Other |
| THE OLD PRINTERS WESLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1DG | £2,383,600 | 08/10/2021 | Other |
| [Same street] 9 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT | £92,000 | 05/07/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £149,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £1,067,900 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £394,333 (3 Other, CW11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -68.3%

## 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 South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.78% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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.*

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.2%

## 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

Last sold

£127,500 Jul 2021

Local average

£394,333 (-68.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,333 of 33,755)

Street crime

97 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
CURRENTLY ACHIEVING A YIELD OF OVER 6%
CURRENTLY VERY WELL REGARDED BEAUTY BUSINESS
OPEN PLAN GROUND FLOOR AREA
TWO FIRST FLOOR ROOMS
SANDBACH TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
CALL 01270 763200 TO ARRANGE A VIEWING

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

This commercial property is prominently located within Sandbach Town Centre and is a good investment opportunity, generating an income from a well regarded local beauty business.

Agents Remarks - The property comprises of ground floor accommodation including a main open-plan room (reception and treatment area), storage room, kitchen and 2 first floor rooms (currently utilised as treatment rooms), separate WC/Washroom.

The well presented interior is in excellent condition throughout and should be viewed for full appreciation (viewing strictly by appointment with Stephenson Browne).

An excellent trading location within a bustling and lively town centre. The current tenant has a rolling 3 month tenancy and would like to extend with the new owner, if possible.

Ground Floor -

Open-Plan Reception Room - 7.70m x 3.35m (25'3 x 11') - Large multi-panelled sash front window, wall mounted electric storage heaters, wood effect flooring, ceiling light points, staircase ascending to the First Floor.

Store Room - 2.13m x 2.08m (7' x 6'10) - UPVc double glazed window to the side, wall mounted electric heater, wood effect flooring, ceiling light point.

Kitchen - 3.61m x 2.08m (11'10 x 6'10) - Fitted with a good range of modern white fronted wall and base units, space for appliances, sink unit and mixer tap, space for stools, UPVc double glazed window and door to the side.

First Floor -

Landing - Wood effect flooring, ceiling light point.

Room One - 3.35m x 2.82m (11' x 9'3) - Window to front, electric heater, ceiling light point, wood effect flooring.

Room Two - 4.93m x 1.42m (16'2 x 4'8) - UPVc double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted electric heater, ceiling light point.

Wc / Wash Room - 2.29m x 2.08m (7'6 x 6'10) - Modern suite comprises; WC, vanity wash basin with cupboard below, UPVc double glazed window, built in cupboard, slate effect flooring, beam ceiling.

Outside - The property has immediate frontage to the pavement at the front.

To the rear there is a small yard and a gate providing access to the side.

Listed by

Sandbach

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 69782462

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

11WELLESSTREET-print.JPG

Price history

227% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/07/2021 (4 years ago)	£127,500	+2%
Sold	01/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£125,000	+220.5%
Sold	18/02/2002 (24 years ago)	£39,000	—

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
10 - 12 HIGHTOWN, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1AE	£245,000	07/04/2025	Other
60 GREEN STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GX	£285,000	08/12/2023	Other
Same street RING O BELLS, 17 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT	£210,000	03/04/2023	Other
LEA HOUSE, 5 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1XR	£526,500	18/08/2022	Other
9 GREEN STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GX	£95,000	03/08/2022	Other
Same street 12 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT	£145,000	21/01/2022	Other
THE OLD PRINTERS WESLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1DG	£2,872,297	08/10/2021	Other
THE OLD PRINTERS WESLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1DG	£2,383,600	08/10/2021	Other
Same street 9 WELLES STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GT	£92,000	05/07/2021	Other

Street average: £149,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £1,067,900 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

1y (index) 1.3%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 52.2%

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 South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW11 1GT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	The Barber Room	0.0 miles
Shop	Mark Bowyer's Barber Shop	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Sandbach, Congleton Road / Military Arms PH	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Sandbach, The Commons	0.1 miles
Train station	Sandbach	1.3 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	3.8 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	4.3 miles
Hospital	Leighton Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre	9.5 miles
University	Keele University	10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	38
Public order	13
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other theft	8
Shoplifting	8
Criminal damage and arson	6
Burglary	5
Drugs	3
Other crime	3
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	97

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
Offley Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022
Wheelock Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 12 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.78%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

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).

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