# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (CW5 7TF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 5, 31 SNOW CREST PLACE, NANTWICH, STAPELEY, CHESHIRE EAST CW5 7TF | | Price | £120,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £116,000 Feb 2026 | ## Description Superb value for money this modern one-bedroom apartment in located on the highly regarded and sought after development offers a brilliant opportunity to get a foot hold on to the local market and also offers a fantastic downsizing opportunity. Built in 2016 and immaculately maintained since the property is an ideal “lock up and leave” or a low maintenance purchase with a pleasant outlook. Just a twenty-minute walk to the centre of Nantwich and being ideally located for the access to road networks and the train station provides local and national rail travel. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, open plan living/dining/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Externally here is allocated parking and further visitor parking. Accommodation Communal Hallway There is an intercom system which is operated using a key fob along with phone system for visitors and stairs to the first floor where the apartment is located. Entrance Hall Wooden front entrance door, wall mounted radiator, vinyl flooring and doors to. Open Plan Kitchen / Living Space Kitchen Area Fitted with a number of wall and base units incorporating cupboards and drawers with working surfaces over. There is an inset stainless-steel sink and drainer, electric oven with a four-ring gas hob with splash-back and extractor fan above, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for freestanding fridge / freezer. Vinyl flooring, extractor fan, built in storage cupboard and uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Living Area Large uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and uPVC double glazed side window, wall mounted radiator, TV and landline points and fitted carpet. Bedroom With uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, wall mounted radiator, TV point and fitted carpet. Bathroom Fitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising a white composite panelled bath with a shower connected to the mains supply overhead and retractable glass screen, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash-back and low-level WC. Partially tiled walls and vinyl flooring, heated towel rail and extractor fan. Outside There is an allocated parking space along with visitor bays. Lease Details The apartment has a 155-year lease starting from 2016 and the service charge is £100 per calendar month. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644940) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644941) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644942) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644943) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644944) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644945) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644946) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644947) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644948) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644950) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644952) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644960) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/91097241/1644962) - pbox-FP.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 FLAT 5 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £116,000 | 16/02/2026 | Flat | | 31 FLAT 5 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £102,850 | 12/05/2017 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 FLAT 3 ARROWHEAD CLOSE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7RY | £150,000 | 30/05/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 2 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £84,000 | 27/09/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 6 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £109,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat | | 15 FLAT 12 ARROWHEAD CLOSE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7RY | £125,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 3 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £147,000 | 27/06/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 4 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £96,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 7 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £101,500 | 18/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 1 SNOW CREST PLACE, STAPELEY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7TF | £73,500 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £101,833 (6 sales) **Area average:** £137,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £148,597 (18 Flat, CW5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £884/mo - **Realistic:** £982/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Crewe Road, CW5 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Bungalow, Park Road, CW5 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £848/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £84,800 *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 £848/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £266/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.2% *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:** 25.8% - **10y growth:** 17% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.4% - **5y growth (index):** 7.2% - **10y growth (index):** 30.1% ## 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)