Sold STC Semi-detached

8 LILAC AVENUE

KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0AZ

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 24 Mar 2026 (-74d)

£525,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 0AZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0AZ |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £315,000 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £796/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/0390-2534-9470-2295-4775)

## Description

Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, the property has undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation, resulting in a beautifully presented interior that is both elegant and practical. At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining area, offering a bright and sociable space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Complementing this is a separate sitting room to the front, along with a convenient downstairs WC and a well-appointed utility room.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom, all finished with the same attention to detail seen throughout the home.

Externally, the property benefits from a westerly-facing rear garden adjoining school playing fields, providing a peaceful and private outdoor space. To the front, there is driveway parking.

Ideally located, 8 Lilac Avenue is within a short walk of Knutsford town centre and falls within catchment for highly regarded local schools, making it an excellent choice for families. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a superb opportunity to acquire a turn-key home in a sought-after location.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173633771/396796) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7624523
- **Address:** 8 Lilac Avenue, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0AZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/08/2010
- **Work Completed:** 13/08/2010
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £315,000 | 30/05/2025 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP | £679,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 38 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £595,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £537,500 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 42 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY | £205,216 | 25/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £380,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP | £425,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN | £371,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ | £330,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AB | £502,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP | £415,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 OLIVER DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GW | £520,995 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 OLIVER DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GW | £520,995 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 ACACIA AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AY | £375,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 105 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AL | £410,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN | £363,000 | 22/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN | £382,500 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ | £435,000 | 07/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ | £420,000 | 20/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN | £280,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ | £425,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £350,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ | £434,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HEATH DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0WS | £430,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £459,300 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £416,095 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £472,550 (26 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.1%

## 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:** 0.19% (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:** £6,250/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.1%
- **10y growth:** 27.6%

## 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)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£315,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£6,250/m²

Local average

£472,550 (+11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,417 of 33,755)

Street crime

27 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

A beautifully finished home having undergone a full program of renovation and extension
Stylish and high quality finish throughout, executed to a high standard
Open plan living kitchen/diner with downstairs WC and separate utility room, ideal for modern living
Westerly facing rear garden over looking school playing fields, plus driveway parking to the front
Short walk to the town and ideal for sought-after schools
No onward chain

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

8 Lilac Avenue is an attractive bay-fronted three-bedroom semi-detached home, thoughtfully redesigned and extended to create a stylish, high-quality living space perfectly suited to modern family life.
Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, the property has undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation, resulting in a beautifully presented interior that is both elegant and practical. At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining area, offering a bright and sociable space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Complementing this is a separate sitting room to the front, along with a convenient downstairs WC and a well-appointed utility room.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom, all finished with the same attention to detail seen throughout the home.
Externally, the property benefits from a westerly-facing rear garden adjoining school playing fields, providing a peaceful and private outdoor space. To the front, there is driveway parking.
Ideally located, 8 Lilac Avenue is within a short walk of Knutsford town centre and falls within catchment for highly regarded local schools, making it an excellent choice for families. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is a superb opportunity to acquire a turn-key home in a sought-after location.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 173633771

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/03/2025

Current heating cost: £796/year

Potential heating cost: £743/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
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

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7624523

Property Details

Street: 8 Lilac Avenue

Town: KNUTSFORD

Postcode: WA16 0AZ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 30/08/2010

Work Completed: 13/08/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£525,000	+66.7%
Sold	30/05/2025 (1 year ago)	£315,000	—

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
21 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP	£679,000	27/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 38 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ	£595,000	30/08/2024	Detached
Same street 20 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ	£537,500	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
42 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY	£205,216	25/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 6 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ	£380,000	05/05/2023	Semi-detached
24 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP	£425,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
22 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN	£371,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
22 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ	£330,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
33 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AB	£502,000	01/09/2022	Semi-detached
11 TABLEY GROVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AP	£415,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
6 OLIVER DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GW	£520,995	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
4 OLIVER DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GW	£520,995	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
21 ACACIA AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AY	£375,000	17/03/2022	Semi-detached
105 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AL	£410,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
72 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN	£363,000	22/02/2022	Semi-detached
10 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN	£382,500	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
29 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ	£435,000	07/02/2022	Semi-detached
9 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ	£420,000	20/01/2022	Semi-detached
54 WESTFIELD DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0BN	£280,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
14 WARREN AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AQ	£425,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 37 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ	£350,000	31/08/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 36 LILAC AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AZ	£434,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached
3 HEATH DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0WS	£430,000	18/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £459,300 (5 sales)

Area average: £416,095 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.1%

10y growth 27.6%

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

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 25.2%

10y (index) 56.5%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Knutsford, Lilac Avenue / School	0.1 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	0.4 miles
Shop	OBRIENBIKES	0.4 miles
Shop	OKA	0.5 miles
Train station	Knutsford	0.7 miles
Train station	Plumley	2.3 miles
Hospital	The Priory Hospital Altrincham	5.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	10.2 miles
University	University Academy 92	11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	12
Criminal damage and arson	4
Anti-social behaviour	3
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Public order	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	27

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
Knutsford Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 25 Nov 2011
Cheshire Studio School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 3 May 2017
Egerton Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
Bexton Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2018
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%

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).