# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA16 6HX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 7, THE OLD COURT HOUSE, KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 6HX | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 67 m² | | Last sold | £183,000 Jan 2012 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/01/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £784/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,125 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9125-3033-9209-0264-7204) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136367) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174659813/136379) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/174659813/136380) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174659813/136381) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE OLD COURT HOUSE FLAT 7 KING STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6HX | £183,000 | 27/01/2012 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £260,550 (19 Flat, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Heathlands House, Knutsford](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6d382f1) | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,295/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £156/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,623/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -66.4% - **10y growth:** -8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 10.2% - **10y growth (index):** 31.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)