2a, London Road, Sandbach, CW11 3BD
About 2a
2a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Sandbach (CW11 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 7th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–239 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £105,000 sits 162.5% above the 2005 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 27.4% below the postcode norm. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- GarageSingle
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
2a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
£105,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£40,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
11 May 2005Most recent
£40,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CW11 3BD: £159,000 (2025–2022).
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Versus other London Road homes
On years held, 2a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£952
Street avg £1,617
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hill Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Elworth CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB