St. Johns Avenue
Knutsford, WA16, WA16 0DH
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
F
Local average
£474,944 (+31.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,417 of 33,755)
Street crime
41 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- ONLY CASH BUYERS
- Attractive double fronted period home in the St John's Conservation Area
- Brilliant plot with off street parking in the heart of the town
- Great scope for extension (STPP)
- Four bedrooms
- Full cellar chambers with internal and external access
- No onward chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Private garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Orchard Cottage is an attractive double-fronted end of terrace period home, occupying a truly exceptional plot in the very heart of Knutsford in the sought-after St John’s Conservation Area. Properties offering this level of space, character and off-street parking in such a central location are exceptionally rare.
The house retains a wealth of period charm, beginning with a welcoming entrance hall and extending through two elegant reception rooms, ideal for both family living and entertaining. The ground floor also offers a kitchen, utility room and downstairs WC, providing a practical layout with excellent potential for modernisation. Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, while beneath the house are full cellar chambers with both internal and external access, offering further flexibility for storage or conversion (subject to consents).
Set within sprawling gardens, the property benefits from gated access and off-street parking. A garage previously occupied part of the plot and could be easily reinstated, if desired. With significant scope for extension and enhancement (subject to planning permission), Orchard Cottage presents a rare and exciting opportunity to create a superb town-centre home tailored to individual tastes.
Offered with no onward chain, this is a brilliant opportunity to acquire a period property with outstanding potential in one of Knutsford’s most desirable locations.
Cash buyers only due to the level of work required. A standard residential mortgage will not be possible.
EPC Rating: G
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 174908996
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 47 | 78 | 158 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 11, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 52 | 83 | 96 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 17, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 28 | 61 | 85 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 25 ST JOHNS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, KNUTSFORD | 58 | 70 | 174 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 29, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 60 | 76 | 114 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Terraced |
| 29, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 32 | 72 | 118 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 3, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 46 | 73 | 100 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 30, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 54 | 77 | 82 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 32, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 60 | 84 | 100 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 34 St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 55 | 83 | 97 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 34, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 60 | 84 | 81 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 36 St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 58 | 82 | 102 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 36, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 58 | 82 | 100 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 38, St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 66 | 86 | 87 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 40 St. Johns Avenue, KNUTSFORD | 56 | 80 | 83 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £625,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD COTTAGE ST JOHNS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DH | £548,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 11 CRANFORD SQUARE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EL | £347,500 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| HEATH HOUSE, 19 GASKELL AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DA | £1,350,000 | 04/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 27 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £387,500 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £421,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 60 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £250,000 | 19/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £435,000 | 15/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 ST JOHNS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DH | £592,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 MASTERS COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BF | £550,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 HAYTON STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DR | £598,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £420,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 GASKELL AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DA | £1,050,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 48A CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £255,000 | 13/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £573,200 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £447,500 | 30/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £505,000 | 16/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 7 ST JOHNS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DH | £627,500 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 21 CRANFORD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0EB | £450,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 52 ST JOHNS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DH | £436,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 BEXTON ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DQ | £478,500 | 19/08/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £536,085 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
St. John's Avenue
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | OBRIENBIKES | 0.0 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Stanley Road / St John's Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Booths | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Bexton Road / Knutsford High School | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Plumley | 2.5 miles |
| Hospital | Soss Moss Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.6 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 41 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2011 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 3 May 2017 |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 5 Mar 2018 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Plumley Moor Road, WA16 | £8,200/mo | 4 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Grove Park, WA16 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £5,100/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).
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