# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CW9 7DB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 157 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7DB |
| Price | £169,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £94,000 Jan 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,454/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,800

### Recommendations
- A2 (£900 - £1,200)
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2200-7863-0322-8621-3563)

## Description

Advertised with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN, this beautifully presented and fully modernised Victorian end-of-terrace forms part of the historic Stanley Terrace, built in 1877, as confirmed by the original datestone to the front elevation. This deceptively spacious home blends period charm with modern comfort making it ideal for first-time buyers and investors alike. The property benefits from PVCu double glazing and gas central heating via a recently installed combi boiler. The ground floor offers a welcoming living room, separate dining room and a stylish fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, leading to a useful utility room and cloakroom/WC. To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms and a spacious refurbished shower room. Outside, a fully enclosed walled rear garden with brick store provides a private, low-maintenance outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The property occupies a popular and long-established residential position within easy reach of Northwich town centre, offering a wide range of shops, supermarkets, a picturesque marina, cinema complex and a variety of bars and restaurants. Everyday amenities are close by, including a Co-op convenience store, schools for all age groups, a chemist opposite the property and a medical centre within walking distance. For commuters, the nearby A556 provides excellent access to the motorway network and major commercial centres across the North West, including Manchester, Manchester International Airport, Chester, Warrington and Liverpool. Northwich railway station is easily accessible and sits on the Manchester to Chester line, with a Tesco store and retail park adjacent. This ready-to-move-into home has been thoughtfully updated with attention to detail throughout and offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a character property with modern convenience in a well-connected location. Early viewing is highly recommended.

SERVICES : Mains, Water, Gas, Electricity and Drainage. TENURE: The property is Freehold and free from chief rent. NOTE : We must advise prospective buyers that none of the fittings or services have been tested. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own independent reports. Cheshire West and Cheshire Council. Council Tax Band A. Energy Efficiency Rating - Band TBC

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/172725710/605288) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 157 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £94,000 | 30/01/2015 | Terraced |
| 157 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £96,000 | 19/12/2014 | Terraced |
| 157 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £89,000 | 27/01/2012 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 JAMES STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DE | £190,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 7 VERDIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BX | £121,000 | 07/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 33 EDWARD STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DQ | £130,000 | 01/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 105 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BU | £88,000 | 01/05/2025 | Terraced |
| 97 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BU | £110,000 | 20/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 SHIPBROOK ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7EJ | £175,000 | 10/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 STANLEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DJ | £87,500 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 STANLEY STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DJ | £118,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 RUSHTON CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7HU | £130,000 | 02/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 62 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DA | £150,000 | 18/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 JAMES STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DD | £90,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 LIVERPOOL STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DG | £93,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 EDWARD STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DQ | £125,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 JAMES STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DE | £88,500 | 19/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 94 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DA | £163,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 ARBOUR CLOSE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BF | £163,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 RICHARD STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DL | £158,500 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 135 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £240,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 127 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7BY | £120,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 RICHARD STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DL | £156,500 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 JAMES STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DE | £135,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 147 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £115,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 155 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £84,000 | 06/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 155 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DB | £70,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £127,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £129,600 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £196,250 (26 Terraced, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Belmont Road, CW9 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Middlewich Road, CW9 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Norbury St, CW9 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Victoria Road, CW9 | £785/mo | 2 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Boundary St, CW9 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £810/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,500

*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 £795/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £25/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.6%

*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:** £2,012/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.6%
- **10y growth:** 77.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 57.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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