# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CW2 6PQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, CREWE, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE CW2 6PQ | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 136 m² | | Last sold | £169,150 Jun 2001 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 26/05/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £697/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/0778-2803-7356-2220-6031) ## Description Situated in a highly regarded residential area on a quiet, little cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Wistaston, this superb five-bedroom detached house offers generous family living in a peaceful yet convenient location, with well connected links to Crewe & Nantwich as well as further locations with the wider transport networks close-by. The property makes a striking first impression with its attractive brick façade, driveway parking, and integral garage. Inside, the well thought out layout provides excellent space throughout, with a total floor area of approximately 162.2 m² (1,746 sq. ft.). Ground Floor: The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan Kitchen-Dining Room to the rear (8.19m x 3.55m), a bright and sociable space perfect for family life and entertaining. This flows seamlessly into a solid, brick-built conservatory extension (3.75m x 2.99m) with heating and electrics – an ideal year-round extension to the living space overlooking the garden. There is also a generous Lounge (5.48m x 3.33m), a useful Utility Room (with boiler and space for white goods), a ground floor WC, and a welcoming hallway with stairs to the first floor. First Floor: Upstairs, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering plenty of flexibility for a growing family, guests, or multi-generational living; Two principal bedrooms benefit from newly fitted en-suite bathrooms. A separate family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Outside: To the rear is a good-sized, enclosed garden with a lawned area, ideal for children to play or for relaxing in the sunshine. The front provides off-road parking via the driveway and garage. This is a fabulous, versatile family home – a superb example of modern detached living in a popular location. Whether you're upsizing or looking for a spacious home to suit a busy household, this property ticks every box. The property has a low cost lease with plenty of remaining years, subject to the right offer, the vendor is willing to buy out the lease and provide the home freehold. Available with no onward chain for further peace of mind, contact Bridgfords estate agents to arrange your viewing today, and see the huge potential this home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075112) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075113) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075114) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075115) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075116) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075117) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075118) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075119) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075120) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075121) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075122) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075123) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075124) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075125) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075126) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075127) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075128) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075129) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075130) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075131) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/90347184/1075132) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/90347184/1075133) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 6PQ | £169,150 | 29/06/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 MILLRACE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XG | £280,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 35 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PQ | £435,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 9 KEMBLE CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XN | £395,000 | 22/09/2025 | Detached | | 4 DUNHAM CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TQ | £285,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 9 MILLRACE DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XG | £425,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | 25 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6SB | £435,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 CRESTWOOD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TB | £310,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 9 FULLER DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6GU | £275,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached | | 4 CHATSWORTH CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6SW | £350,000 | 13/04/2023 | Detached | | 552 CREWE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PP | £225,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 17 SWALLOWFIELD CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XB | £365,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | 536A CREWE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PS | £580,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 571 CREWE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PU | £560,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 FOUR SEASONS CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TN | £280,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 9 ABBOTSBURY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6XD | £330,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 ARLEY PLACE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6QW | £430,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached | | 23 WHIRLOW ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6SR | £332,500 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 25 LAIDON AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6RU | £285,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 8 RIPON DRIVE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6SJ | £441,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 4 DUNHAM CRESCENT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6TQ | £245,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached | | 64 LAIDON AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6QH | £270,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PQ | £4,250 | 29/06/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 37 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PQ | £465,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £301,417 (3 sales) **Area average:** £354,925 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £360,837 (79 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +10.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Detached House, Walthall Street, CW2 | £550/mo | 5 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £550/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £68,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £55,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £550/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 60.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,105/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -11.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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:** £2,941/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.8% - **10y growth:** 32.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 20.9% - **10y growth (index):** 48.3% ## 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)