# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 8AF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Sharston Crescent, Knutsford, WA16, WA16 8AF | | Price | £389,500 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | ## Description 11 Sharston Crescent, Knutsford is a well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideal for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. Recently modernised, the property offers a fresh and contemporary feel throughout while still providing excellent scope for further enhancement. Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, the home enjoys a peaceful setting yet remains conveniently located within a short walk of Knutsford town centre and well-regarded local schools. The accommodation includes a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining, alongside a separate kitchen that offers exciting potential for a future knock-through to create a larger, open-plan living space. The welcoming entrance hall and downstairs WC complete the ground floor. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a private Westerly facing rear garden, ideal for outdoor enjoyment and afternoon/evening sunshine, as well as a separate garage and driveway providing off-road parking. Offered with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a move-in-ready home in a highly desirable location. 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Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 14 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £465,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 45 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EQ | £435,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £400,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £410,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £385,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached | | 31 SANDIWAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BU | £415,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 41 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £350,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 THORNEYHOLME DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BT | £445,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 25 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £360,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £395,000 (6 sales) **Area average:** £431,667 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £481,162 (28 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £884/mo - **Realistic:** £982/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,080/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 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000 *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 £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-254/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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:** 18.3% - **10y growth:** 12.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.6% - **10y growth (index):** 53% ## 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)