For sale Flat

FLAT 7

THE OLD COURT HOUSE, KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 6HX

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 20 Apr 2026 (-132d)

£250,000

Reduced on 2 Jun 2026 · Was £265,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£183,000 Jan 2012

Price per m²

£3,623/m²

Local average

£260,550 (-4%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,198 of 33,755)

Street crime

66 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Superb position just behind King Street, in the heart of the town
  • Elevated position with views across the town
  • Two well-proportioned bedrooms, with fitted storage
  • Traditional layout with good presentation throughout
  • Garage for parking or additional storage
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Occupying a superb and discreet position just behind vibrant King Street, this brilliant apartment enjoys the best of both worlds—peaceful surroundings combined with immediate access to the heart of Knutsford’s bustling town centre.
Set in an elevated position, the property benefits from pleasant views across the town, enhancing its sense of privacy and charm. Internally, the accommodation follows a traditional and well-balanced layout, offering a comfortable and practical living environment that has been well maintained throughout.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both featuring fitted storage, providing excellent functionality alongside generous space. The living areas are light and welcoming, with a natural flow that suits both everyday living and entertaining.
Further adding to its appeal is the inclusion of a garage, ideal for secure parking or additional storage—an increasingly valuable feature in such a central location.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity for a straightforward purchase in one of Knutsford’s most desirable and convenient settings.

Service charge: £182.50 Per Calendar Month.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 174659813

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/01/2024

Expiry date: 11/01/2034

Current heating cost: £784/year

Potential heating cost: £488/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,125

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

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.

Building plot (shared): ~159 m² (0.04 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £250,000 +36.6%
Sold 27/01/2012 (14 years ago) £183,000 —

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
38 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HN £222,000 01/08/2025 Flat
74B KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6ED £650,000 14/06/2023 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 40 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £115,000 21/12/2022 Flat
Same street THE OLD COURT HOUSE FLAT 6 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HX £260,000 18/11/2022 Flat
TATTON COURT 8 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HW £270,000 11/11/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 38 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £111,000 28/10/2022 Flat
Same street THE OLD COURT HOUSE FLAT 4 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HX £265,000 24/10/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 26 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £116,000 30/09/2022 Flat
24 REGENT STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6GR £320,000 28/09/2022 Flat
TATTON COURT 11 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HW £295,000 15/09/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 18 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £95,000 14/09/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 22 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £90,000 12/08/2022 Flat
TATTON COURT 12 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HW £280,000 27/06/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 28 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £193,000 18/05/2022 Flat
Same street THE OLD COURT HOUSE FLAT 5 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HX £215,000 12/04/2022 Flat
TATTON COURT 14 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HW £270,000 02/03/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 3 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £125,000 09/02/2022 Flat
MERE COURT FLAT 39 RUSKIN COURT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HE £110,000 04/11/2021 Flat

Street average: £246,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £217,467 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -66.4%
10y growth -8%

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

1y (index) -0.3%
5y (index) 10.2%
10y (index) 31.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA16 6HX

Address

Old Market Place

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Bath House 0.0 miles
Shop Plain & Simple Kitchens 0.0 miles
Bus stop Knutsford, Canute Place 0.1 miles
Bus stop Knutsford, King Edward Road / Church Hill 0.2 miles
Train station Knutsford 0.3 miles
Hospital Knutsford and District Community Hospital 0.3 miles
Train station Mobberley 2.4 miles
Hospital Soss Moss Hospital 4.6 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.5 miles
University University Academy 92 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 27
Anti-social behaviour 10
Criminal damage and arson 7
Shoplifting 6
Public order 5
Drugs 3
Other theft 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 66

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Egerton Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Feb 2023
Knutsford Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 25 Nov 2011
Cheshire Studio School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 3 May 2017
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.6 miles Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 6 Jun 2013

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
Heathlands House, Knutsford £1,295/mo 2 0.18 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £161,875
Target investor price (1%) £129,500
Gross yield 6.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.1×
Monthly cashflow £156/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).