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46 NEW PLATT LANE

CREWE, GOOSTREY, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 8NJ

4 beds 3 baths 224 m² Listed 25 Mar 2026 (-82d)

£875,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 8NJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 NEW PLATT LANE, CREWE, GOOSTREY, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 8NJ |
| Price | £875,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £513,100 Apr 2020 |

## Description

Extending to well over 2,000 sq ft, the home has been thoughtfully designed to suit contemporary family life. At its heart is a stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, complemented by two additional reception rooms providing flexible space for relaxing, working, or hosting guests. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality.

Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms and three modern bathrooms, including a generous principal suite, making it ideal for growing families or those seeking extra space.

Externally, the home continues to impress. A driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to an integral garage, while above it sits a versatile loft room—ideal as a home office, studio, or hobby space. To the rear, a truly standout feature is the beautifully mature and private garden, extending to approximately 50 metres, with a wooden summer house positioned toward the end—perfect for enjoying the outdoors in peace and seclusion.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, well-appointed home with a superb rear garden in one of Goostrey’s most desirable locations.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173665106/90775) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10029965
- **Address:** 46 New Platt Lane, Goostrey, CW4 8NJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/01/2014
- **Work Completed:** 18/12/2013
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £513,100 | 08/04/2020 | Detached |
| 46 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £475,000 | 31/08/2018 | Detached |
| 46 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £450,000 | 08/10/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 6 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £385,000 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 33 MEADOW AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LS | £320,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BLACKBERRY GARDENS, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 8FU | £750,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| SANDHURST SANDY LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NT | £1,125,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 24 MEADOW AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LS | £330,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WOOD LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NE | £475,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 5 NETHER LEA, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HX | £500,000 | 18/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 SWANWICK CLOSE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NU | £675,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 25 FOREST AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LU | £315,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
| 7 SANDY LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NT | £701,100 | 06/01/2022 | Detached |
| 34 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT | £280,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £465,000 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 30 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT | £300,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ | £492,500 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT | £342,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| WYCHWOOD, 40 BLACKBERRY GARDENS, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 8FU | £595,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| 6 BIRCH TREE LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NS | £641,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £447,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £524,936 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £644,740 (31 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +35.7%

## 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):** £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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Holly Close, Holmes Chapel](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/36861fa) | £1,795/mo | 4 | 1.67 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £224,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £179,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,795/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 40.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,855/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 73%
- **10y growth:** 86.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

224 m²

Last sold

£513,100 Apr 2020

Local average

£644,740 (+35.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,372 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A brilliant detached family home with a 50m mature and private rear garden
Superb position in the village, a pleasant stroll to the amenities, schools and pubs
Significantly extended and crafted for modern living, total floor area well over 2000 square feet
Four good bedrooms and three modern bathrooms
Large open plan living kitchen/diner plus two reception rooms, utility room and downstairs WC
Loft room over garage, ideal for a variety of uses, plus wooden summer house toward end of the garden

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: Cable
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

46 New Platt Lane, Goostrey is a superbly positioned and significantly extended detached family home, offering an impressive blend of space, versatility, and modern living. Set within a sought-after village location, the property is just a short and pleasant stroll from local amenities, well-regarded schools, and charming pubs.
Extending to well over 2,000 sq ft, the home has been thoughtfully designed to suit contemporary family life. At its heart is a stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, complemented by two additional reception rooms providing flexible space for relaxing, working, or hosting guests. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality.
Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms and three modern bathrooms, including a generous principal suite, making it ideal for growing families or those seeking extra space.
Externally, the home continues to impress. A driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to an integral garage, while above it sits a versatile loft room—ideal as a home office, studio, or hobby space. To the rear, a truly standout feature is the beautifully mature and private garden, extending to approximately 50 metres, with a wooden summer house positioned toward the end—perfect for enjoying the outdoors in peace and seclusion.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, well-appointed home with a superb rear garden in one of Goostrey’s most desirable locations.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 173665106

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10029965

Property Details

Street: 46 New Platt Lane

Town: Goostrey

Postcode: CW4 8NJ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/01/2014

Work Completed: 18/12/2013

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

14% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£875,000	+70.5%
Sold	08/04/2020 (6 years ago)	£513,100	+8%
Sold	31/08/2018 (7 years ago)	£475,000	+5.6%
Sold	08/10/2015 (10 years ago)	£450,000	—

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
Same street 6 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ	£385,000	27/11/2025	Terraced
33 MEADOW AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LS	£320,000	17/11/2022	Detached
5 BLACKBERRY GARDENS, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 8FU	£750,000	31/08/2022	Detached
SANDHURST SANDY LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NT	£1,125,000	24/08/2022	Detached
24 MEADOW AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LS	£330,000	29/07/2022	Detached
3 WOOD LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NE	£475,000	21/07/2022	Detached
5 NETHER LEA, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HX	£500,000	18/05/2022	Detached
8 SWANWICK CLOSE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NU	£675,000	29/04/2022	Detached
25 FOREST AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LU	£315,000	14/02/2022	Detached
7 SANDY LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NT	£701,100	06/01/2022	Detached
34 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT	£280,000	15/12/2021	Detached
Same street 20 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ	£465,000	07/12/2021	Terraced
30 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT	£300,000	26/11/2021	Detached
Same street 28 NEW PLATT LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NJ	£492,500	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
36 LEA AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8LT	£342,000	06/08/2021	Detached
WYCHWOOD, 40 BLACKBERRY GARDENS, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 8FU	£595,000	06/08/2021	Detached
6 BIRCH TREE LANE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8NS	£641,000	28/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £447,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £524,936 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 73%

10y growth 86.7%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 23.6%

10y (index) 51.5%

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 South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW4 8NJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Goostrey, Main Road / Booth Bed Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	The Trading Post	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.7 miles
Train station	Goostrey	1.3 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	1.9 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	5.3 miles
Hospital	Soss Moss Hospital	5.6 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other crime	1
Total incidents	1

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
Goostrey Community Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2022
Hermitage Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2023
Holmes Chapel Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School	Secondary	2.1 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2020
Terra Nova School	Other	2.1 miles	— (No rating)

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
Holly Close, Holmes Chapel	£1,795/mo	4	1.67 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.21%

Max investor price (0.8%) £224,375

Target investor price (1%) £179,500

Gross yield 2.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 40.6×

Monthly cashflow £-1,855/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -8.8%

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).