For sale Land

Somerville

LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8NT

230 m² Listed 8 Jul 2026 (-12d)

£1,595,000

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# Land for sale (WA16 8NT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SOMERVILLE, LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8NT |
| Price | £1,595,000 |
| Last sold | £1,300,000 Apr 2015 |

## Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a half-acre building plot on the town-s premier road, extending to half an acre with detailed planning permission for a bespoke five-bedroom property of 5,500 sq. ft.

Situated in a most desirable position on wide leafy stretch of the town-s premier road, set within the Legh Road conservation area, a short walk to the town centre the plot enjoys a high degree of privacy with the opportunity to build ones dream home. The site has been cleared with the original property now demolished, reducing the stamp duty liability for any potential purchaser. Consent obtained on the 20th January 2026, CEC planning reference 25/4412/VOC with plans available to view at our offices.

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From the roundabout in Canute Square travel along King Edward Road (A50) turning left at the traffic lights passing the rail station. At the next set of lights continue across onto Chelford Road (A537). Upon reaching The Legh Arms public house on your right, turn right onto Legh Road where the property will be seen on your left towards the end of the road.

**Building Plot**

**Site Plan**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SOMERVILLE LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NT | £1,300,000 | 30/04/2015 | Detached |
| SOMERVILLE LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8NT | £1,000,000 | 25/07/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| IVY COTTAGE TOFT ROAD, TOFT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9EH | £735,000 | 25/11/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £735,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £827,200 (10 Other, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +92.8%

## 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).*

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -33.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

230 m²

Last sold

£1,300,000 Apr 2015

Local average

£827,200 (+92.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,571 of 33,755)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Fantastic self-build opportunity to build your own dream home in the Legh Road Conservation Area
Located on one of Knutsford's premier road
Building Plot of just under 0.5 acre with full planning permission for a 5500sq ft detached house

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a half-acre building plot on the town-s premier road, extending to half an acre with detailed planning permission for a bespoke five-bedroom property of 5,500 sq. ft.
Situated in a most desirable position on wide leafy stretch of the town-s premier road, set within the Legh Road conservation area, a short walk to the town centre the plot enjoys a high degree of privacy with the opportunity to build ones dream home. The site has been cleared with the original property now demolished, reducing the stamp duty liability for any potential purchaser. Consent obtained on the 20th January 2026, CEC planning reference 25/4412/VOC with plans available to view at our offices.

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From the roundabout in Canute Square travel along King Edward Road (A50) turning left at the traffic lights passing the rail station. At the next set of lights continue across onto Chelford Road (A537). Upon reaching The Legh Arms public house on your right, turn right onto Legh Road where the property will be seen on your left towards the end of the road.
Building Plot

Site Plan**

Listed by

Knutsford

Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd

Reference: 90627285

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
Arngibbon, Legh Road	43	75	234 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	House
Arngibbon, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	43	75	234 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Detached
Chimneys, Legh Road	76	79	448 m²	—	House
Chimneys, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	76	79	448 m²	—	Detached
Kempton, Legh Road	87	95	488 m²	2022	House
Kempton, Legh Road, Knutsford	87	95	488 m²	—	Detached
Oak Lodge, Legh Road	79	79	385 m²	—	House
Oak Lodge, Legh Road	80	82	650 m²	England and Wales: 1996-2002	House
Oak Lodge, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	80	82	650 m²	England and Wales: 1996-2002	Detached
Oldfield, Legh Road	44	68	512 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	House
Oldfield, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	44	68	512 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Detached
Pendle Cottage, Legh Road	36	56	118 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Bungalow
Pendle Cottage, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	36	56	118 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Detached
Somerville, Legh Road	37	64	230 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	House
Somerville, Legh Road, KNUTSFORD	37	64	230 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Other

Price history

30% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£1,595,000	+22.7%
Sold	30/04/2015 (11 years ago)	£1,300,000	+30%
Sold	25/07/2014 (11 years ago)	£1,000,000	—

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
IVY COTTAGE TOFT ROAD, TOFT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9EH	£735,000	25/11/2022	Other

Area average: £735,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -33.1%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 20.4%

10y (index) 48.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £881/mo

Realistic £979/mo

Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

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

Location

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Address

Legh Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Asda Express	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Knutsford, Chelford Road / Carrwood	0.4 miles
Train station	Knutsford	0.8 miles
Shop	The White Orchid	0.8 miles
Train station	Plumley	2.7 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	6.4 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	6.6 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	9
Public order	4
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	2
Vehicle crime	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Total incidents	23

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bexton Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2018
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
Egerton Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
Knutsford Academy	Secondary	1.0 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.06%

Max investor price (0.8%) £122,375

Target investor price (1%) £97,900

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).

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