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Inventory and check-in reports in Cheshire East

Cheshire East is a largely owner-occupied area of market towns and countryside, with private renting concentrated in Crewe and Macclesfield. Crewe has many Victorian terraces near the station and town centre, some converted to HMOs, which is why the council has used Article 4 directions there. The north of the borough (Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Poynton) has high-value detached homes and apartments, while rural parishes have farm cottages and converted barns. Large new-build estates have been added around Crewe, Sandbach, Congleton and Middlewich.

Average rent£992£992 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 7.2% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£312,000£312,000 (UK HPI, August 2026, provisional), up 4.5% on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months4,704Average price paid £351,258 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately15.5%15.5% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 12.5% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,371About £2,371 Band D (2026/27) for the council, police and fire, before any town or parish charge Source
Landlord licensingNoneWhat it means for you

Homes sold in Cheshire East in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Detached1,551£512,915
Semi-detached1,386£298,609
Terraced1,207£234,883
Flat or maisonette415£192,201
Other145£549,281

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.

What to check at a Cheshire East check-in

  • Victorian terraces in Crewe: photograph the back yard, outbuildings and the condition of any rear extension roof.
  • HMO lets near Crewe town centre: record each room's lock, fire door closers, smoke alarms and the shared kitchen appliances separately.
  • Older stone and brick terraces in Macclesfield: check for damp on chimney breasts and party walls and photograph any mould around windows.
  • Rural cottages and barn conversions: note oil tank or LPG gauge readings, septic tank access and the state of wood burners.
  • New-build estates around Sandbach and Middlewich: photograph snagging items still open, and note any estate management or parking permits.
  • Higher-value homes around Wilmslow and Knutsford: record gardens, gates, alarm codes and fitted appliances in detail.

Do it yourself in Cheshire East

  • No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
  • £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
  • The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
  • Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.

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Neighbourhoods

Areas of Cheshire East

CreweMacclesfieldNantwichCongletonWilmslowSandbachKnutsfordAlsagerMiddlewich

Letting in Cheshire East

Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.

Renting in Cheshire East

Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.

Free property report

EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Cheshire East postcode.
Questions

Inventories in Cheshire East: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Cheshire East?

Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.

What is the average rent in Cheshire East?

£992 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 7.2% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Cheshire East postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Cheshire East?

Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. The council looked at a targeted scheme around Nantwich Road in Crewe, but in March 2024 decided to wait for the Renters' Rights reforms and the national landlord database instead of going ahead. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing: only mandatory licensing of HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Article 4 directions in three Crewe wards mean new small HMOs there need planning permission. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Cheshire East?

Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.

Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?

Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.

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