# Land for sale (WA16 8NT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SOMERVILLE, LEGH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8NT |
| Price | £1,595,000 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 230 m² |
| 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

- ![ (Main)](/listings/photos/90627285/1108406) -  (Main)
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## Floorplans

- ![Other](/listings/photos/90627285/1108419) - Other

## 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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,935/m²

## 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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