# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 3BW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 VICARAGE LANE, SANDBACH, ELWORTH, CHESHIRE CW11 3BW | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 64 m² | | Last sold | £147,000 Dec 2004 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/08/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £499/year ### Recommendations - E (40) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9158-6001-6248-7533-5990) ## Description This well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home is ideally situated on Vicarage Lane in the popular area of Elworth in Sandbach. Offered for sale with no onward chain, the property provides well-proportioned accommodation and has been recently decorated, creating a welcoming home ready for the new owners to move straight into. The property benefits from an open-plan kitchen/diner, providing an excellent space for modern family living and entertaining, together with driveway parking and a private enclosed, low-maintenance rear garden. Its location is particularly convenient for access to local amenities, schools, transport links and Elworth Railway Station, making it well suited to both families and commuters. The property is offered with Council Tax Band C and represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a comfortable family home in a desirable Elworth location. **Living Room** - 4.439m x 2.983m - **Kitchen Diner** - 3.940m x 3.510m - **Bedroom One** - 3.943m x 2.590m - **Bedroom Two** - 3.613m x 2.047m - **Bedroom Three** - 1.805m x 2.723m - **Bathroom** - 2.15 x 1.7 (7'0" x 5'6") - **Tenure** - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts. **Aml Disclosure** - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction. This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy. **Why Choose Sb Sandbach To Sell Your Property?** - We have been operating in the town for over 15 years, and in recent times have consistently been the market leaders. Our experienced team are dedicated in achieving the best price for you and giving you the best service possible. If you would like a FREE market appraisal, please call us on opt 1 to arrange a no-obligation appointment. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915895) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915896) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915897) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915898) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915899) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915900) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915901) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915902) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915903) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915904) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915905) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915906) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915907) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915908) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915909) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915910) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915911) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![36 vicarage lane-high.jpg](/listings/photos/91883673/1915912) - 36 vicarage lane-high.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/91883673/1915913) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/91883673/1915914) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 VICARAGE LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW11 3BW | £147,000 | 03/12/2004 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 GOWY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YF | £207,500 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 GOWY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YF | £205,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 GOWY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YF | £190,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 THE AVENUE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3BT | £330,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 TAME CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3XE | £191,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 21 VICARAGE LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3BW | £197,500 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced | | 6 GOWY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YF | £190,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 GOWY CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1YF | £202,500 | 14/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 VICARAGE LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3BW | £185,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 3 ETHEROW CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1EY | £255,000 | 05/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 DANE CLOSE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1WY | £170,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £191,250 (2 sales) **Area average:** £215,667 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £257,194 (54 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Redshank Place, CW11 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redwing Road, CW11 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Red Lane, CW11 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fairfield Avenue, CW11 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,275/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500 *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 £1,325/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £183/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3% *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:** £3,906/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.5% - **10y growth:** 45.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.9% - **5y growth (index):** 23.8% - **10y growth (index):** 52.7% ## 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)