# 4 bedroom link detached house for sale (CW12 4HJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4HJ | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 147 m² | | Last sold | £230,000 Feb 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 24/01/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,332/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4400-1253-0922-3323-3943) ## Description In the sought-after West Heath area of Congleton, This extended four-bedroom home is perfectly positioned. Close to schools, amenities, Astbury Mere close by, With the Orange Tree Restaurant just a short stroll away. Extended with care for modern family living, With flexible spaces that keep on giving. Near town, the precinct and retail close at hand, A home that’s both practical and perfectly planned. Set in the ever-popular West Heath area of Congleton, this extended four-bedroom link-detached home immediately stands out for its generous proportions, versatile layout and superb location within walking distance of local amenities, highly regarded schools, Astbury Mere and the well-loved Orange Tree Restaurant. Congleton train station is also close by, offering excellent links to Manchester, Macclesfield, Stoke and beyond, while the property is conveniently positioned on a major bus route. Thoughtfully extended and reconfigured by the current owner, with the extension completed in 2019, the property has been designed with modern family life in mind. Further benefits include a new roof and combi boiler installed in 2019, a full rewire and wired smoke alarm system completed in 2020, and an EV charging point added in 2024—providing comfort, efficiency and peace of mind. Stylish fitted oak doors feature throughout, complemented by attractive Karndean flooring, adding a high-quality finish to the ground floor living spaces. Whether you’re a busy family, a blended household or someone seeking flexible living with a ground floor bedroom, playroom or home office, this home adapts effortlessly to your needs. Excellent access to Congleton Town Centre, West Heath Precinct and Congleton Retail Park further enhances its everyday convenience. The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hallway offering useful storage, leading through to a spacious lounge/diner featuring a contemporary media wall and electric wall-mounted fire. A conservatory provides additional living space, while the kitchen/breakfast room offers space for a range cooker and dishwasher, complemented by a breakfast bar for casual dining. A versatile family room—ideal as a playroom, study or ground floor bedroom—benefits from fitted storage units. Completing the ground floor are a practical utility room and a convenient WC. Upstairs, a generous landing leads to a superb master bedroom with its own dressing area and stylish en-suite, two further double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a well-proportioned single bedroom and a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with off-road parking for up to four vehicles, gated access to the rear garden, and the already mentioned EV charging point. The rear garden features a paved patio area and laid lawn—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Homes offering this level of space, flexibility and location are rarely available. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this West Heath property has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69949) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69950) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69952) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69953) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69955) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69956) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69957) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69958) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69960) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69962) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171659780/69972) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171659780/69973) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/171659780/69974) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171659780/69975) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HJ | £230,000 | 11/02/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 GREENWAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PS | £308,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 18 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £375,000 | 07/10/2025 | Detached | | 8 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £385,000 | 06/06/2025 | Detached | | 26 DARTMOOR ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FG | £389,496 | 06/06/2025 | Detached | | 31 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE | £531,555 | 30/05/2025 | Detached | | 33 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE | £390,845 | 23/05/2025 | Detached | | 34 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE | £432,995 | 09/05/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HJ | £295,000 | 20/03/2025 | Detached | | 9 RIBBON AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FE | £529,995 | 28/10/2024 | Detached | | 16 THREE FIELDS CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PU | £295,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached | | 43 ENNERDALE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FR | £338,000 | 09/10/2023 | Detached | | 9 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £409,950 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 7 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £419,950 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 26 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £359,950 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 16 GEOFFREY WAY, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4YJ | £376,316 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 48 WALTER AVENUE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FF | £249,596 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 24 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £434,950 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 22 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £419,950 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | 20 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £329,950 | 24/04/2023 | Detached | | 18 SHIRE AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4FS | £384,950 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | 6 RADNOR CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PT | £280,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HJ | £350,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £322,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £382,072 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £425,487 (90 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.1% ## 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 Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Field View Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/231b890) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.79 miles | Rightmove | | [Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91523c5) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.05 miles | Rightmove | | [Rutland Close, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/02cfca7) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 1.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Quayside, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6cdc68b) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d4293e) | £2,200/mo | 4 | 1.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1478f53) | £2,995/mo | 4 | 1.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb14497) | £3,750/mo | 4 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove | | [Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/afe1a0f) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 3.85 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,174/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £187,500 *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 £1,875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1% *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:** £2,891/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 24% - **10y growth:** 55.4% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)