# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 4PY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 172 CREWE ROAD, SANDBACH CW11 4PY | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 130 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,994/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,800 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2436-3341-1811-1213-2104) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332323) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332324) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332325) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332326) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332327) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332328) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332330) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332331) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332332) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332335) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332337) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87992007/332340) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87992007/332341) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/87992007/332342) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/87992007/332343) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87992007/595864) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,081 (49 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +22.1% ## 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):** £678/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 3.08 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £45/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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28.1% - **10y growth:** 45.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)