Sold STC Detached

3 RUTHERFORD DRIVE

KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8GX

5 beds 3 baths 291 m² Listed 26 Dec 2025 (-299d)

£1,600,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 8GX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 RUTHERFORD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8GX |
| Price | £1,600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | H |
| Last sold | £1,575,000 May 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/12/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,809/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500

### Recommendations
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0527-3944-3202-9484-6204)

## Description

Number 3 is a lovely home and has been thoughtfully extended to provide well balanced accommodation that extends to over 3,000 sq feet. The welcoming entrance hall opens to the principal reception rooms, a useful fitted study and cloakroom. The large main lounge features a fireplace and bay window, in addition to double doors that open to the rear garden. A wonderful 22’ orangery forms the extension to the house and links the kitchen, cosy living room and formal dining room, thereby creating a superb open-plan, everyday living space that is so in demand by the current market. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room, situated off the kitchen, with courtesy door to the integral double garage.

The spacious first floor landing affords access to all five bedrooms, each with either fitted or built-in wardrobes, and the well appointed, modernised family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is an impressive size and comprises a walk through lobby, splendid bedroom with full width range of built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, which has been re-fitted in recent years with a high quality suite. The guest bedroom at the other side of the landing also benefits from en-suite facilities and the remaining three bedrooms share the family bathroom with four piece suite.

The house stands within a pleasant, established garden with double width driveway to the front providing access to the integral garage with remote door.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/170620553/22995) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 RUTHERFORD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GX | £1,575,000 | 27/05/2026 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE PINES, 22 LEYCESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QR | £1,350,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £956,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| HAYSVILLE CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QP | £2,100,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached |
| 44 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN | £2,500,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| HIGH TREES CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NN | £850,000 | 11/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 RUTHERFORD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GX | £1,700,000 | 25/04/2023 | Detached |
| 3 ASTLEY CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GZ | £1,650,000 | 07/03/2023 | Detached |
| 3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £806,600 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 31 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN | £1,150,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW | £865,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| THE MOORINGS LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NT | £1,855,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £1,700,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £1,408,260 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £922,790 (66 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +73.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £887/mo
- **Realistic:** £985/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,084/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,498/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 21%
- **10y growth:** 123.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

291 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£1,575,000 May 2026

Price per m²

£5,498/m²

Local average

£922,790 (+73.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,571 of 33,755)

Street crime

31 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

Extended and superbly presented detached house in popular gated development
4 reception rooms including a large, modern orangery
Impressive principal bedroom suite with refurbished en-suite
All five bedrooms featuring fitted/built-in wardrobes
Integral double garage
Enclosed, private gardens
Wonderful layout of well proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 3,000sq ft (excluding double garage)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Rutherford Drive forms part of the larger St Georges Park development constructed by Crosby Homes in 1998. The development comprises of three gated cul-de-sacs of large detached family houses and today feel beautifully mature with attractive landscaping and private gardens.
Number 3 is a lovely home and has been thoughtfully extended to provide well balanced accommodation that extends to over 3,000 sq feet. The welcoming entrance hall opens to the principal reception rooms, a useful fitted study and cloakroom. The large main lounge features a fireplace and bay window, in addition to double doors that open to the rear garden. A wonderful 22’ orangery forms the extension to the house and links the kitchen, cosy living room and formal dining room, thereby creating a superb open-plan, everyday living space that is so in demand by the current market. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room, situated off the kitchen, with courtesy door to the integral double garage.
The spacious first floor landing affords access to all five bedrooms, each with either fitted or built-in wardrobes, and the well appointed, modernised family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is an impressive size and comprises a walk through lobby, splendid bedroom with full width range of built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, which has been re-fitted in recent years with a high quality suite. The guest bedroom at the other side of the landing also benefits from en-suite facilities and the remaining three bedrooms share the family bathroom with four piece suite.
The house stands within a pleasant, established garden with double width driveway to the front providing access to the integral garage with remote door.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 170620553

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/12/2024

Expiry date: 01/12/2034

Current heating cost: £2,809/year

Potential heating cost: £2,809/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~842 m² (0.21 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/05/2026 (4 months ago)	£1,575,000	—

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
THE PINES, 22 LEYCESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QR	£1,350,000	12/12/2025	Detached
3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW	£956,000	27/11/2025	Detached
HAYSVILLE CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QP	£2,100,000	15/08/2025	Detached
44 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN	£2,500,000	29/09/2023	Detached
HIGH TREES CHELFORD ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NN	£850,000	11/09/2023	Detached
Same street 5 RUTHERFORD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GX	£1,700,000	25/04/2023	Detached
3 ASTLEY CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8GZ	£1,650,000	07/03/2023	Detached
3 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW	£806,600	30/09/2022	Detached
31 GOUGHS LANE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QN	£1,150,000	08/04/2022	Detached
8 OAKLEIGH, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8QW	£865,000	25/02/2022	Detached
THE MOORINGS LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NT	£1,855,000	28/01/2022	Detached

Street average: £1,700,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £1,408,260 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 21%

10y growth 123.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%

5y (index) 27.4%

10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo

Realistic £985/mo

Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA16 8GX

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Knutsford, Chelford Road / Carrwood	0.3 miles
Shop	Asda Express	0.4 miles
Shop	Paradise Garage	0.6 miles
Train station	Knutsford	0.8 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	1.0 miles
Train station	Mobberley	2.7 miles
Hospital	Soss Moss Hospital	3.8 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	11.5 miles
University	University Academy 92	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	13
Anti-social behaviour	6
Criminal damage and arson	4
Public order	3
Shoplifting	3
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	31

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013
Bexton Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2018
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
Adelaide Heath Academy	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2024
Egerton Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.06%

Max investor price (0.8%) £123,125

Target investor price (1%) £98,500

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).