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5 HAMMAN DRIVE

KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8FN

3 beds 2 baths 786 sq ft Listed 3 Sep 2025 (-267d)

£479,950

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 8FN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8FN |
| Price | £479,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £485,995 Sep 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £306/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0700-6883-0832-6021-3543)

## Description

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The property is entered via a welcoming vestibule, which leads into a spacious yet cosy living room. An inner hallway provides access to a convenient downstairs WC, before opening into the true heart of the home, the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. This light-filled area is ideal for both everyday family living and entertaining guests.

To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys the benefit of its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.

Externally, the rear garden is attractively presented and offers scope for those with green fingers to create their own outdoor retreat. To the front, the property boasts ample off-road parking, leading to a garage which also features a useful utility area at the rear.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/166553405/326875) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/166553405/326877) - EPC Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £485,995 | 23/09/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 49 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £451,295 | 16/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £490,995 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £474,995 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £487,995 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 35 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 27 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 31 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £459,995 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £285,125 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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:** £6,575/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.5%
- **10y growth:** 70.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£485,995 Sep 2022

Price per m²

£6,575/m²

Local average

£865,297 (-44.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,909 of 33,755)

Street crime

30 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Highly sought-after Parkgate Village development by Bellway
7 Years NHBC Buildmark policy remaining
Spacious lounge plus convenient downstairs WC
Modern open-plan kitchen/dining/living area - ideal for entertaining
Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
Two further well-proportioned double bedrooms
Ample off-road parking and garage
Substantial plot which could be used for extra off-road parking.

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Situated within the highly sought-after Parkgate Village development by Bellway, this beautifully presented three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached home offers stylish and contemporary living, perfectly suited to a wide range of buyers, from first-time purchasers to downsizers.
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The property is entered via a welcoming vestibule, which leads into a spacious yet cosy living room. An inner hallway provides access to a convenient downstairs WC, before opening into the true heart of the home, the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. This light-filled area is ideal for both everyday family living and entertaining guests.

To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys the benefit of its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.

Externally, the rear garden is attractively presented and offers scope for those with green fingers to create their own outdoor retreat. To the front, the property boasts ample off-road parking, leading to a garage which also features a useful utility area at the rear.

Listed by

Knutsford

Gascoigne Halman - Connells

Reference: 166553405

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 28/05/2024

Current heating cost: £306/year

Potential heating cost: £306/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/09/2022 (3 years ago)	£485,995	—

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
Same street 49 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£451,295	16/05/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 23 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£490,995	13/10/2023	Detached
Same street 13 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£474,995	08/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 21 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£487,995	21/07/2023	Detached
Same street 37 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	21/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 35 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	21/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 33 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	21/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 29 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	29/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 27 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	29/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 25 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	29/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 31 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£150,889	29/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 7 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN	£459,995	22/12/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £285,125 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.5%

10y growth 70.9%

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

1y (index) 0.7%

5y (index) 21.5%

10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shaw Heath, Mobberley Road / Post Office	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Knutsford	1.1 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	1.3 miles
Train station	Mobberley	1.4 miles
Hospital	The Priory Hospital Altrincham	3.8 miles
University	University Academy 92	10.4 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	15
Criminal damage and arson	5
Anti-social behaviour	3
Other theft	2
Public order	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	30

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Adelaide Heath Academy	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2024
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013
Egerton Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
Knutsford Academy	Secondary	1.4 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

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).