7 BRANDEN DRIVE
KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8EJ
£300,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
46 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£275,000 Nov 2024
Price per m²
£6,522/m²
Local average
£865,297 (-65.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,364 of 33,755)
Street crime
41 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- A beautifully presented period cottage
- Currently operating as a superb AirBnB with a great income and occupancy level
- Quiet cul-de-sac position within the town centre
- Thorough renovation completed in 2020, including a stylish bathroom
- Front and rear gardens
- ideal first purchase, downsize or investment
- Opposite a large grassed area, ideal for dogs, and minutes walk from town
- No onward chain
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Garden
- Front garden, Private garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
A thorough renovation of the property was completed in 2020, including the wiring, plumbing, plastering, damp proof course, relocation of the boiler, new banisters, and the addition of built-in wardrobes and shelving. The front garden was also re-landscaped, the chimney re-pointed, and an attractive period beam added to the fireplace.
The property boasts front and rear gardens, offering serene outdoor spaces for relaxation or entertaining. Whether you're seeking an ideal first purchase, downsizing, or an investment opportunity, this cottage is sure to impress with its prime location and inviting ambience.
The property is presently being successfully operated as an Airbnb and generated approximately £27,000 of gross income in its first full year, benefiting from excellent occupancy levels and numerous positive guest reviews, making it an appealing turnkey investment opportunity.
Situated opposite a large grassed area, perfect for leisurely strolls or walking dogs, and just minutes away from the vibrant town centre, convenience and tranquillity blend seamlessly in this picturesque abode.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 173275889
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 08/04/2019
Current heating cost: £585/year
Potential heating cost: £340/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,610
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
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 #7816930
Property Details
Street: 7 Branden Drive
Town: KNUTSFORD
Postcode: WA16 8EJ
Installation Details
Items: 5 windows
Certificate Issued: 06/12/2010
Work Completed: 01/11/2010
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
34% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £300,000 | +9.1% |
| Sold | 26/11/2024 (1 year ago) | £275,000 | +34.1% |
| Sold | 09/09/2019 (6 years ago) | £205,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST COTTAGE, 57 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EQ | £1,085,000 | 22/11/2024 | Detached |
| WOODLANDS HOUSE, 2A WOODLANDS DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8DF | £577,500 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 6 HOLT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BP | £539,995 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 2 HOLT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BP | £454,995 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 14 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £465,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £605,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £1,170 | 10/11/2022 | Other |
| 2 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £400,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 82 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EL | £605,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| WEST COTTAGE, 57 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EQ | £998,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 3 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £135,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £410,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 18 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £1,170 | 23/02/2022 | Other |
| 31 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £385,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| 25 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £360,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 CORONATION SQUARE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6DS | £275,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 8 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £950 | 12/08/2021 | Other |
Street average: £148,658 (5 sales)
Area average: £546,291 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Thorneyholme Drive / The Shambles | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Aldi | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Knutsford, Brook Street / Aldi | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Station Garage | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Mobberley | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Soss Moss Hospital | 4.3 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.8 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 11.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2011 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 3 May 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat, Hayfields, WA16 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Longridge, WA16 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £823/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).