Sold Retirement Property

APARTMENT 25

CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28, NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0AW

1 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 19 Jan 2026 (-142d)

£375,000

Save

# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (WA16 0AW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 25, CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28, NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0AW |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £393,950 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £253/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2690-0496-0832-8094-3073)

## Description

Located within the prestigious Centennial Place, one of McCarthy & Stone’s flagship developments, this well-presented one-bedroom apartment is ideally positioned just a short distance from Knutsford town centre.

The apartment has been particularly well maintained by the current owner, who is reluctantly leaving what he describes as “a wonderful community of fantastic people.”

The accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway with a large recessed utility cupboard, leading through to a generous lounge/dining room featuring dual-aspect windows and a partially vaulted ceiling, adding both light and character. From here, the modern kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a tasteful range of units, a number of integrated appliances, and space for seating.

The apartment is completed by a sizeable principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a contemporary three-piece shower room, featuring a large walk-in double shower.

Centennial Place is renowned for its strong sense of community and an extensive programme of social activities, which residents are welcome to enjoy. These include cocktail parties, quiz nights, book clubs, fish and chip suppers, film nights, and many more.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented apartment in a prime location, offered to the market with no onward chain.

**Entrance Hallway** -

**Lounge / Dining Room** - 5.64m x 4.27m max (18'6 x 14'0 max) -

**Kitchen Breakfast Room** -

**Master Bedroom** - 4.60m x 3.38m (15'1 x 11'1) -

**Family Shower Room** - 2.16m x 2.03m (7'1 x 6'8) -

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207508)
- ![communal lounge](/listings/photos/171191036/207509) - communal lounge
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207510)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207511)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207512)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207513)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207514)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171191036/207515)
- ![communal lounge](/listings/photos/171191036/207516) - communal lounge
- ![communal lounge](/listings/photos/171191036/207517) - communal lounge
- ![communal area](/listings/photos/171191036/207518) - communal area
- ![communal kitchen](/listings/photos/171191036/207519) - communal kitchen

## Floorplans

- ![25 Continenal Place - all floors.PNG](/listings/photos/171191036/207520) - 25 Continenal Place - all floors.PNG

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CENTENNIAL PLACE, 28 APARTMENT 25 NORTHWICH ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AW | £393,950 | 31/01/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY | £747,079 | 28/10/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £747,079 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £827,200 (10 Other, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -54.7%

## 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):** £424/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (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:** £5,208/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -71.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.2%

## 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)

Photo 1 communal lounge Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 communal lounge communal lounge communal area communal kitchen

/ 12

Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£393,950 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£5,208/m²

Local average

£827,200 (-54.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,198 of 33,755)

Street crime

32 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

MCCARTHY & STONE DEVELOPMENT
SPACIOUS ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT
ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE
EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES
FANTASTIC LOCATION
IMMACULATELY PRESENTED
STILL UNDER WARRANTY
NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

MCCARTHY & STONE DEVELOPMENT | SPACIOUS ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT | ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE | EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES | FANTASTIC LOCATION | IMMACULATELY PRESENTED | STILL UNDER WARRANTY | NO ONWARD CHAIN

Located within the prestigious Centennial Place, one of McCarthy & Stone’s flagship developments, this well-presented one-bedroom apartment is ideally positioned just a short distance from Knutsford town centre.

The apartment has been particularly well maintained by the current owner, who is reluctantly leaving what he describes as “a wonderful community of fantastic people.”

The accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway with a large recessed utility cupboard, leading through to a generous lounge/dining room featuring dual-aspect windows and a partially vaulted ceiling, adding both light and character. From here, the modern kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a tasteful range of units, a number of integrated appliances, and space for seating.

The apartment is completed by a sizeable principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a contemporary three-piece shower room, featuring a large walk-in double shower.

Centennial Place is renowned for its strong sense of community and an extensive programme of social activities, which residents are welcome to enjoy. These include cocktail parties, quiz nights, book clubs, fish and chip suppers, film nights, and many more.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented apartment in a prime location, offered to the market with no onward chain.

Entrance Hallway -

Lounge / Dining Room - 5.64m x 4.27m max (18'6 x 14'0 max) -

Kitchen Breakfast Room -

Master Bedroom - 4.60m x 3.38m (15'1 x 11'1) -

Family Shower Room - 2.16m x 2.03m (7'1 x 6'8) -

Listed by

Knutsford

Petty Real

Reference: 171191036

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/10/2023

Current heating cost: £253/year

Potential heating cost: £253/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

25 Continenal Place - all floors.PNG

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£393,950	—

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
13 DEVIS WAY, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0GY	£747,079	28/10/2022	Other

Area average: £747,079 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -71.7%

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

1y (index) 1.3%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 52.2%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: MCCARTHY & STONE RENTAL PROPERTIES NO.2 LIMITED (11822847)

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: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA16 0AW

Address

Devis Way

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Knutsford, Northwich Road / Heathfield Square	0.1 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	0.4 miles
Shop	OBRIENBIKES	0.4 miles
Shop	OKA	0.4 miles
Train station	Knutsford	0.6 miles
Train station	Plumley	2.4 miles
Hospital	The Priory Hospital Altrincham	5.0 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	10.2 miles
University	University Academy 92	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	18
Shoplifting	4
Criminal damage and arson	3
Public order	3
Burglary	2
Drugs	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	32

Within 1 mile during Apr 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	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Feb 2023
Bexton Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2018
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 6 Jun 2013

Rental Comparables

Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

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).

Download brochure