For sale Semi-detached

172 CREWE ROAD

SANDBACH CW11 4PY

3 beds 1 baths 1,399 sq ft Listed 1 May 2026 (-43d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

130 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Price per m²

£2,500/m²

Local average

£266,081 (+22.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,780 of 33,755)

Street crime

90 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Character Features
  • Walking Distance To Town
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Semi-Detached Home
  • Driveway & Garage
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Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Located within easy walking distance of Sandbach town centre, this attractive three bedroom semi-detached bay-fronted character home offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a property with charm and scope for improvement.

Retaining a wealth of period features, the home welcomes you with an entrance hall rich in character. The lounge and dining room are both well-proportioned and full of appeal, each centred around a feature open fireplace, creating warm and inviting living spaces.

The kitchen is positioned to the rear and, while functional, would benefit from modernisation—offering excellent potential to redesign and tailor the space to suit contemporary living.

Upstairs, there are three generous double bedrooms, two of which feature original fireplaces, adding to the home’s characterful feel. The accommodation is completed by a bathroom and a separate WC, both of which present an opportunity for updating.

Externally, the property benefits from driveway parking leading to a garage. The courtyard-style garden provides a low-maintenance outdoor area with scope to enhance and create a pleasant private space.

Set in a highly desirable location close to Sandbach’s amenities, schools and transport links, this is a home full of potential, ideal for those looking to modernise and add value in a sought-after setting.

Listed by

Sandbach

Spicerhaart

Reference: 87992007

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/05/2026

Expiry date: 17/05/2036

Current heating cost: £1,994/year

Potential heating cost: £1,131/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,800

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £325,000 —

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
13 THIRD AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PE £230,000 26/05/2023 Semi-detached
21 LATHAM ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PJ £178,000 20/10/2022 Semi-detached
1 THIRD AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PB £280,000 19/07/2022 Semi-detached
29 PARK LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1EN £280,000 27/06/2022 Semi-detached
53 CORONATION CRESCENT, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PL £187,000 21/03/2022 Semi-detached
10 LATHAM ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PJ £190,000 03/03/2022 Semi-detached
117 LIGHTLEY CLOSE, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4QF £165,200 15/02/2022 Semi-detached
14 HUNGERFORD PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PP £202,500 21/01/2022 Semi-detached
3 LATHAM ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PJ £205,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
11 LIGHTLEY CLOSE, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4QE £155,000 15/10/2021 Semi-detached
9 LIGHTLEY CLOSE, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4QE £165,000 28/09/2021 Semi-detached
4 LATHAM ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PJ £160,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached
24 LATHAM ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PJ £146,000 18/08/2021 Semi-detached
18 HUNGERFORD PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PP £247,000 09/08/2021 Semi-detached
142 CREWE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PX £218,000 06/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 220 CREWE ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4PY £240,000 02/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £240,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £200,580 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.1%
10y growth 45.3%

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

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 25.2%
10y (index) 56.5%

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: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

172 Crewe Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wheelock, Crewe Road / Primary School 0.1 miles
Bus stop Wheelock, Crewe Road / Lightley Close 0.1 miles
Shop Rose Blossom Hair Boutique 0.2 miles
Shop Fastfit Tyres 0.2 miles
Train station Sandbach 1.3 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 3.6 miles
Train station Crewe 4.1 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 4.4 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 6.2 miles
University Keele University 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 43
Public order 13
Shoplifting 8
Anti-social behaviour 7
Other theft 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Burglary 3
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 90

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
Wheelock Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024
Sandbach Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022
Elworth Hall Primary School Primary 1.0 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11 £1,500/mo 3 3.08 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 5.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.1×
Monthly cashflow £45/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.6%
  • 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).
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