# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 8FN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8FN | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 97 m² | | Last sold | £487,995 Jul 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 09/07/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0340-3390-6030-2997-5505) ## Description Situated within the highly regarded Parkgate Village development in Knutsford and built by renowned developer Bellway Homes, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home offers stylish, upgraded accommodation throughout and benefits from the remainder of the 10-year NHBC warranty. A popular house style thanks to its welcoming entrance hallway leading through to the impressive open-plan living dining kitchen, the property has been enhanced with a range of optional extras and has been impeccably maintained since new. The accommodation comprises: entrance hallway with WC and staircase to the first floor, spacious living room to the front elevation, useful understairs store, separate pantry and utility room, and a stunning open-plan living dining kitchen to the rear with French doors opening onto the garden. To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a modern family bathroom. Externally, the landscaped rear garden has matured beautifully with established planting, climbers and improved privacy, creating an attractive outdoor space ideal for entertaining. The property also benefits from a detached garage and driveway parking. A brilliant home in a sought-after location, ideal for modern family living. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £487,995 | 21/07/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 49 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £451,295 | 16/05/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £490,995 | 13/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £474,995 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 35 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 33 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 27 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 25 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 31 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £150,889 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 7 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £459,995 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 HAMMAN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8FN | £485,995 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £284,958 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -45.1% ## 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 ## 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 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Longridge, WA16 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 30.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-726/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.3% *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:** £4,897/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.7% - **10y growth:** 58.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)