# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 8JD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Leigh Avenue, Knutsford, WA16 8JD |
| Price | £320,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |

## Description

Acobas are delighted to present to the market this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally positioned within a quiet residential setting just a short distance from Knutsford town centre and its excellent range of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.

The home is conveniently located at the start of Leigh Avenue and is approached via a generous paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

A welcoming entrance leads into the home, opening into a central hallway which provides access to the ground floor accommodation, along with a staircase rising to the first floor. The living room benefits from a feature gas fireplace and useful under-stairs storage.

To the rear of the property sits a spacious kitchen, fitted with a range of cabinetry, a new Worcester boiler, a built-in dishwasher and modern cooking appliances. Large double-glazed windows allow plenty of natural light to fill the room while also providing pleasant views over the rear garden. The kitchen flows conveniently into a bright conservatory of over 100 sqft, set on pre-existing 5 foot foundations suitable for a brick extension, offering an additional reception space ideal for relaxing, dining or entertaining. 

Upstairs, the first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly generous and benefits from newly fitted wardrobes providing excellent built-in storage.

The second bedroom enjoys views over the rear garden and boasts a large storage cupboard, whilst the third bedroom offers flexibility for guest accommodation, a children's bedroom or a home workspace.

The home is served by a downstairs three-piece family bathroom, while the upper floor benefits from a separate two-piece W/C.

Externally, the property enjoys a private rear garden comprising a combination of lawn and patio areas, surrounded by feature planters.

Location: 

The property enjoys a convenient position within walking distance of Knutsford town centre, which lies approximately 1 mile away.

For commuters, the property is well placed for access to the M6 motorway at Junction 19 (approximately 3 miles away), providing direct routes towards Manchester, Birmingham and the wider North West motorway network. Manchester Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car.

The area is also popular with families due to the availability of highly regarded local schools, including Bexton Primary School, St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School and Knutsford Academy, all located within a short distance of the property.

Altogether, this chain free property represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious home in one of Knutsford’s most desirable residential areas, offering well-balanced accommodation, driveway parking and excellent potential to modernise and add value.

## Property Photos

- ![Image 1](/listings/photos/173298401/615713) - Image 1
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173298401/615714) - Kitchen
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615715) - Bathroom
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/173298401/615716) - Conservatory
- ![Principal bedroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615717) - Principal bedroom
- ![Principal bedroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615719) - Principal bedroom
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/173298401/615720) - Landing
- ![Second bedroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615723) - Second bedroom
- ![Second bedroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615725) - Second bedroom
- ![Third bedroom](/listings/photos/173298401/615727) - Third bedroom
- ![Upstairs WC](/listings/photos/173298401/615729) - Upstairs WC
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/173298401/615730) - Landing
- ![Garden image 2](/listings/photos/173298401/615732) - Garden image 2
- ![Garden image 1](/listings/photos/173298401/615736) - Garden image 1
- ![Image 2](/listings/photos/173298401/615739) - Image 2

## Floorplans

- ![LA_Floorplan.png](/listings/photos/173298401/615742) - LA_Floorplan.png

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HZ | £295,000 | 17/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 58 NORTHFIELDS, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JW | £265,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HZ | £320,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HEATH LODGE CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8ZJ | £400,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BIRKIN CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8XR | £265,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 70 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £320,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HEATH LODGE CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8ZJ | £382,500 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 LEIGH AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JD | £200,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £262,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 MARDON CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8XT | £248,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 MONTMORENCY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8XY | £215,000 | 01/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 SHAW HEATH VIEW, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HS | £246,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 56 SHAW DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JR | £275,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 LEIGH AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JD | £250,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £225,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £291,125 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £472,550 (26 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -32.3%

## 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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Montmorency Road, WA16 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Longridge, WA16 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Mobberley Road, WA16 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bexton Road, WA16 | £2,750/mo | 3 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,725/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £65/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.9%
- **10y growth:** 25%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.5%

## Flood risk

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

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