# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (WA16 0AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 40, CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28, NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0AW | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Floor area | 59 m² | | Last sold | £365,000 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 28/09/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £193/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-3281-6010-2427-4665) ## Description A fabulous development of beautifully detailed one & two bedroom apartments for the over 60s. Sitting within elegantly landscaped grounds and positioned in Knutsford Town centre. Beautifully designed one bedroom apartments, offering generously proportioned rooms with a lovely layout and flow of natural light. The spacious living room has a bright and airy feel. The fitted kitchen comes complete with integrated fridge freezer, ceramic hob, extractor fan and waist height oven. A washer-dryer is also included in the separate utility cupboard. The principal bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging space and shelving units. Finally, the shower room is complete with a low profile shower, a chrome towel radiator and a fitted mirror. This fantastic apartment comes complete with fitted flooring throughout. No.40 - A fabulous one bedroom apartment with terrace, occupying a top floor position, with lift access and wonderful vistas. Service charges are to be in the region of: 1 beds - £227.42 per calendar month 2 beds - £341.12 per calendar month Please enquire for more information. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 40 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £365,000 | 26/07/2024 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 46 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £545,000 | 27/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 25 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £393,950 | 31/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 14 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £530,000 | 17/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 26 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £461,500 | 30/10/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 5 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £436,000 | 11/10/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 12 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £494,001 | 15/08/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 23 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £500,000 | 26/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 17 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £284,264 | 26/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 35 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £510,000 | 03/04/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 10 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £390,000 | 28/03/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 39 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £505,000 | 12/02/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 7 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £520,000 | 26/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 22 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £520,000 | 26/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 27 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £525,000 | 17/01/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 15 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £500,000 | 11/12/2023 | Flat | | 13 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY | £747,079 | 28/10/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £474,314 (15 sales) **Area average:** £747,079 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £827,200 (10 Other, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -53.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Tabley Road, WA16 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Mere Court, WA16 | £725/mo | 1 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £810/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £810/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 39.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-812/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,525/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -35% - **10y growth:** 3396.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)