# 6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 0DN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 ST PETERS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE WA16 0DN | | Price | £1,390,000 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 278 m² | | Last sold | £600,000 Aug 2006 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 05/11/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £2,524/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700) - Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows (£3,300 - £6,500) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500) ## Description This imposing six-bedroom Edwardian semi-detached home, perfectly positioned in the heart of the town, combines timeless character with modern comfort. Boasting six spacious double bedrooms, the property features three original fireplaces that add a touch of period charm. A large west-facing rear garden, significantly larger than average, provides a tranquil outdoor space, complete with a large workshop/shed 14’ x 12’ with mains electricity and lighting. The expansive rear extension creates a breathtaking open-plan living kitchen diner spanning approximately 1,000 square feet, ideal for entertaining and family life. Practical features include a lovely period lounge, utility room, a downstairs shower room, and parking for up to four cars. The six large bedrooms are split evenly across the upper two floors and are serviced by two bathrooms, plus the ground floor shower room. There is great potential for the addition of a third bathroom to the upper floors too. Just a short walk from highly sought-after schools and the town centre's wide range of amenities, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of convenience, style, and functionality. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ST PETERS AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, WA16 0DN | £600,000 | 04/08/2006 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | LINBY LODGE GLEBELANDS ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9EA | £1,460,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | THE ORCHARDS 2 HAYTON STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DR | £849,950 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 46 BEXTON ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DS | £690,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | THE ORCHARDS 1 HAYTON STREET, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DR | £1,035,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 BEXTON ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DS | £400,000 | 06/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 STANLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0DE | £665,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £849,992 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £481,162 (28 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +188.9% ## 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).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Plumley Moor Road, WA16 | £8,200/mo | 4 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Sandileigh Avenue, WA16 | £1,950/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Regent St, WA16 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Grove Park, WA16 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Coronation Square, WA16 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Mere Court, WA16 | £725/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Mobberley Road, WA16 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Tabley Road, WA16 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Bungalow, Kenilworth Avenue, WA16 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.92 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Hayfields, WA16 | £875/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Hayfields, WA16 | £795/mo | 1 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Longridge, WA16 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Longridge, WA16 | £850/mo | 1 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,776/mo (13 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.09% (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:** 1.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 89.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-4,329/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -12.9% *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:** £5,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.1% - **10y growth:** 13.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.5% - **5y growth (index):** 25.6% - **10y growth (index):** 55.1% ## 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)