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Wood Cottage, Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 2PN

UPRN:100012353753Detached House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: F (21)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-06)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T13:08:41.524272+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Wood Cottage, Buxton Road, Congleton, CW12 2PN

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
15 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£469,000
£446k - £492kHigh
Estimate
£469k
Range
£446k – £492k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,050
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,050
Yield
5.25%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Wood Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (5/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
5/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 40Bike 17
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£469,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,050
Gross Yield5.25%
1y Growth+15.8%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+4.4%
Last Sold Price£400,000 (2024-08-30)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CW12 2PN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/0917/PRIOR-6
    Agricultural determination for a replacement agricultural building for Livestock housing and storage of machinery and equipment
    Pending
  • 26/0849/DSC
    Discharge of conditions 11, 12 and 13 on approval 24/2048C: Alterations and extension to the existing Grade II Listed Hall; to replace kitchen and welfare facilities; to provide larger hall space, entrance lobby and 1st floor management office and ii) Construction of an independent single storey pavilion with kitchen and welfare facilities, external picnic area and pickleball court / events and activities area designed in a contemporary style using natural materials and extensive use of renewable energy.
    Pending
  • 26/0338/NMA
    Non-material amendment on approval 24/4870/PRIOR-6: Agricultural determination for a proposed mixed use agricultural building. Amendment to dimensions of prior approval application for agricultural building.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership79.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-08-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,221
Population Density-
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 60%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Havannah Primary School
    1.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Buglawton Primary School
    1.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Eaton Bank Academy
    1.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Opal Education
    1.7 mi
    -

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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