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114 MERLIN WAY

CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3RZ

3 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 4 Apr 2026 (-49d)

£229,950

Reduced on 15 Apr 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£159,000 Apr 2019

Price per m²

£3,484/m²

Local average

£302,477 (-24%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,617 of 33,755)

Street crime

200 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This well-presented three-bedroom detached home offers bright, spacious and practical accommodation, finished with neutral décor and modern fittings throughout and benefitting from a south facing garden. The property features a generous open-plan lounge/dining room with a fireplace and French doors leading to the rear garden, alongside a contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances and a convenient ground floor cloakroom.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms served by a stylish family bathroom. Externally, the home benefits from ample driveway parking, a detached garage, a front garden, and a low-maintenance rear garden ideal for outdoor use.

Further advantages include gas central heating, double glazing, and a convenient location close to local amenities, well-regarded schools, and excellent transport links.

Hallway - Accessed via a UPVC double glazed front door, the welcoming hallway provides access to the ground floor accommodation.

Cloakroom/W.C. - Fitted with a low-level WC with continental flush, wash hand basin with mixer tap, central heating radiator, and a UPVC double glazed frosted window to the side elevation. The electrical consumer unit is also located here.

Lounge/Dining Area - A bright and spacious living area featuring a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, TV aerial point, and an attractive electric fireplace as a focal point. The space opens into a dining area with an additional radiator and UPVC double glazed doors leading out to the rear garden.

Kitchen - Overlooking the rear garden via a UPVC double glazed window, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern base and eye-level units with roll-top work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a stainless steel sink with mixer tap, fridge, freezer, cooker, electric hob with extractor hood, and a central heating combination gas boiler.

Landing - With access to the loft via hatch, smoke alarm, UPVC double glazed frosted window to the side elevation, and a useful over-stairs storage cupboard with shelving. Doors lead to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom One - A well-proportioned double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the front and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - A further double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - A single bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom - Stylishly appointed with a three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin with waterfall mixer tap, and bath with glass screen and waterfall-style shower. Finished with complementary wall and floor tiling, a heated towel radiator, and a UPVC double glazed frosted window to the front elevation.

Outside - To the front, a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking and extends to the side of the property, where gated access leads through to the rear. The frontage is further enhanced by neatly maintained lawned areas, complemented by a variety of mature hedging and established trees.

To the rear, the property benefits from a detached garage with an up-and-over door, alongside a spacious paved patio area—ideal for outdoor entertaining—framed by raised, well-stocked borders filled with a selection of established plants.

Listed by

Staffordshire & Derbyshire

Abode (Midlands) Ltd

Reference: 174097655

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/03/2023

Current heating cost: £1,163/year

Potential heating cost: £1,048/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,515

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #14590777

Property Details

Street: 114 Merlin Way

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW1 3RZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 16/05/2021

Work Completed: 12/05/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3204257

Property Details

Street: 114 Merlin Way

Town: CREWE

Postcode: CW1 3RZ

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 07/11/2005

Work Completed: 21/10/2005

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

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £229,950 +44.6%
Sold 15/04/2019 (7 years ago) £159,000

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
17 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £260,000 09/01/2026 Detached
19 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £220,000 28/11/2025 Detached
33 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £292,000 31/07/2024 Detached
12 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA £215,000 15/12/2023 Detached
33 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £195,000 28/04/2023 Detached
7 MOSS CROFT, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RT £273,000 27/09/2022 Detached
77 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £200,000 16/09/2022 Detached
39 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP £190,000 12/09/2022 Detached
10 BECCONSALL CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RX £225,000 02/09/2022 Detached
11 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £245,000 22/08/2022 Detached
23 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU £250,000 01/08/2022 Detached
8 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD £180,000 28/07/2022 Detached
4 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU £275,000 17/06/2022 Detached
1 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE £205,000 06/06/2022 Detached
6 PRIORY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YJ £231,000 01/06/2022 Detached
12 CANFORD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3XS £147,500 25/05/2022 Detached
Same street 4 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £180,500 01/04/2022 Detached
2 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD £185,000 25/03/2022 Detached
Same street 8 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £195,000 14/02/2022 Detached
17 MABLINS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RF £181,000 07/02/2022 Detached
14 LYCEUM CLOSE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YB £180,000 28/01/2022 Detached
41 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE £192,000 28/01/2022 Detached
Same street 80 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £190,000 20/08/2021 Detached
Same street 104 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £215,000 25/06/2021 Detached
Same street 106 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ £170,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £190,100 (5 sales)

Area average: £217,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.9%
10y growth 49.2%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

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: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Coppenhall, Bradfield Road / Selworthy Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Tollemache Minimart 0.2 miles
Shop Heron Foods 0.2 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Crewe 2.1 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.2 miles
Train station Sandbach 3.6 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 5.3 miles
University Keele University 11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 94
Criminal damage and arson 21
Drugs 17
Other theft 14
Public order 13
Anti-social behaviour 11
Shoplifting 8
Burglary 6
Vehicle crime 6
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 200

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Leighton Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 1 May 2023
St Michael's Community Academy Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024
Underwood West Academy Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Cornerstone Academy Other 0.9 miles Good — 16 Jan 2022

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Linnet Close, CW1 £975/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Britannia Close, CW1 £950/mo 3 0.74 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Stoneley Road, CW1 £950/mo 3 0.74 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £958/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750
Target investor price (1%) £95,000
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.2×
Monthly cashflow £-76/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.4%
  • 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).