# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 6HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 LYNCROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 6HP |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 146 m² |
| Last sold | £380,000 Jun 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,242/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2374-4650-2496-3215)

## Description

Whitegates in Crewe are proud to present this elegant and spacious four bedroom detached house with a double garage in a peaceful and charming neighbourhood. This modern property boasts three reception rooms, two bathrooms, and a well-maintained garden, perfect for family gatherings or relaxing evenings. The interior is stylish and inviting, creating a homely atmosphere throughout. Don't miss out on this lovely home that ticks all the boxes for comfortable living and call Whitegates today to view!

This immaculate four-bedroom detached house is for sale in a sought-after residential area of Crewe, offering well-planned accommodation and excellent access to local amenities, schools and transport links.

The ground floor features three reception rooms, each with large windows providing good natural light and flexible living space for both relaxation and entertaining. A well-appointed kitchen includes a dedicated dining space and breakfast area, complemented by a useful utility room that provides practical storage and laundry space.

Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. A further three double bedrooms offer generous sleeping accommodation, with bedroom two also featuring built-in wardrobes. The property includes a second family bathroom, serving the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the house is enhanced by a private driveway leading to a double garage, providing ample off-street parking and additional storage. The property also benefits from a generous rear garden which is not overlooked, offering a private and peaceful outdoor space ideal for family use, entertaining, and leisure.

The location provides convenient access to local amenities in Crewe, including supermarkets, cafés and everyday services. A range of nearby schools makes the area particularly suitable for families, with both primary and secondary education options within easy reach. There are also green spaces and parks in the wider area, providing opportunities for walking, sports and children’s play.

Public transport links are a key advantage. Crewe railway station is within convenient reach by car or local bus, offering frequent services to major destinations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London, with direct trains to London Euston typically taking around 1 hour 30 minutes. Local bus routes connect the neighbourhood with Crewe town centre and surrounding districts.

This four-bedroom detached house for sale in Crewe combines well-presented family accommodation, multiple reception rooms, parking with double garage, a garden and strong transport and schooling options in a popular residential setting.

EPC Band: C

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: E

To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/88427313/347150) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/88427313/347153) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #13761608
- **Address:** 3 Lyncroft Close, CREWE, CW1 6HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/09/2019
- **Work Completed:** 06/09/2019
- **Items:** 11 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 LYNCROFT CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 6HP | £380,000 | 30/06/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 TENNYSON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5JS | £185,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 41 KIPLING WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5JG | £250,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 FERNBANK CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 6ES | £215,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 299 HUNGERFORD ROAD, MONKS COPPENHALL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5EZ | £320,000 | 17/05/2022 | Detached |
| 23 TENNYSON AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5JS | £170,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 20 MILL BRIDGE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5DZ | £410,500 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 8 FERNBANK CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 6ES | £193,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £249,071 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £299,802 (48 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +41.8%

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Henry St, CW1 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000

*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 £2,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £101/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1%

*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:** £2,911/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.9%
- **10y growth:** 59.6%

## 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)

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