Church Walk

Tenanted 2-Bedroom Terraced House | Freehold Investment | 6.8% Gross Yield

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THE PROPERTY

8 Church Walk is a compact, low-maintenance buy-to-let opportunity in the heart of Northwich. This two-bedroom terraced house is sold with tenants in situ, rental income begins from day one of completion, with no void period, no tenant search, and no delay.

The property is freehold, meaning no ground rent or service charge obligations, keeping your cost base clean and your returns entirely predictable. With an EPC rating of D, there is also scope to make modest improvements that would enhance both energy performance and rental value over time, a straightforward path to yield uplift.

FINANCIAL DETAILS

• Asking Price: £145,000
• Monthly Rental Income: £825 pcm
• Annual Rental Income: £9,900 p/a
• Gross Yield: 6.8%
• EPC Rating: D

At a gross yield of 6.8%, this property outperforms the national residential buy-to-let average of 4–6% and does so at an entry price of just £145,000, making it one of the most accessible yield-positive investments available in the North West right now. On a 25% buy-to-let mortgage deposit (£36,250), annual rental income of £9,900 represents a cash-on-cash return of approximately 27% before mortgage costs.

WHY NORTHWICH?

Northwich is fast establishing itself as one of the North West’s most compelling buy-to-let destinations. Growing local demand is driving shorter void periods, higher tenant retention, and multiple applications per listing. Local data shows that 92% of rental listings in Northwich were let within three weeks in 2025, with average void periods of just 7 days  significantly outperforming the UK average of 19-21 days.

The town’s excellent transport links rail, bus, and motorway access  make it a natural choice for commuters. With rents rising sharply in central Manchester, there has been a notable uptick in demand from tenants seeking more affordable options within commutable distance of the city. Two-bedroom properties attract a wide tenant pool of young professionals, couples, and small families all of whom tend to stay longer and cause fewer tenancy complications.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Asking Price: £145,000 – highly accessible for first-time and portfolio investors
• Gross Yield: 6.8% – above the national BTL average of 4–6%
• Annual Rental Income: £9,900 (£825 pcm)
• Tenants in situ – immediate income from completion, no void period
• Freehold – no ground rent, no service charge, no management company
• EPC Rating D – scope to improve and drive rental uplift
• Estimated Net Yield: 5.1% after typical costs of approx. 25%
• Strong demand profile – 2-bed properties attract wide tenant pool with low vacancy risk

WHY INVEST NOW?

Northwich sits in a sweet spot: low enough entry prices to generate strong yields, strong enough rental demand to keep voids minimal, and solid enough infrastructure to support long-term capital growth. The town offers convenient amenities, reputable schools, and direct rail connections into both Manchester and Liverpool  making it consistently attractive to a wide pool of tenants across different life stages.

At £145,000 with an established tenancy, a clean freehold title, and a yield of 6.8%, 8 Church Walk offers the kind of straightforward, income-generating investment that is increasingly difficult to find at this price point. For investors looking to deploy capital efficiently, with minimal setup and a return that beats the market from day one, this property delivers exactly that.