28 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE
KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8JA
£375,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
85 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£194,000 Sep 2015
Price per m²
£4,412/m²
Local average
£472,550 (-20.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,186 of 33,755)
Street crime
43 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Extended three-bedroom semi-detached home, presented to a high standard throughout
- Spacious lounge and welcoming entrance hall creating a bright and comfortable living environment
- Recently upgraded dining kitchen with modern fittings and ample space for dining
- Versatile separate dining room, ideal as a home office or flexible workspace
- Three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the third bedroom also suitable for home working
- Principal bedroom benefiting from a private en-suite, plus a ground floor bathroom
- Driveway parking to the front, a substantial garage and a generous rear garden with good privacy
- Offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal first purchase or downsize opportunity
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious lounge, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. To the rear, the recently upgraded dining kitchen provides a stylish and functional space with ample room for dining, complemented by a separate dining room that offers excellent versatility—perfectly suited as a home office or additional workspace for those working from home. A well-appointed bathroom completes the ground floor layout.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the third bedroom also lending itself well to use as a study or home office if required. The generous principal bedroom further benefits from an en-suite shower room, while a central landing provides access to all rooms.
Externally, the home enjoys driveway parking to the front, a substantial garage and a large rear garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or family use. Offered with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a move-in-ready home in a sought-after location.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 174309569
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 18/12/2025
Expiry date: 17/12/2035
Current heating cost: £1,402/year
Potential heating cost: £880/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,485
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4094503
Property Details
Street: 28 Springwood Avenue
Town: KNUTSFORD
Postcode: WA16 8JA
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 09/10/2006
Work Completed: 04/09/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3729506
Property Details
Street: 28 Springwood Avenue
Town: KNUTSFORD
Postcode: WA16 8JA
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 22/05/2006
Work Completed: 08/05/2006
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
18% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £375,000 | +93.3% |
| Sold | 07/09/2015 (10 years ago) | £194,000 | +18.3% |
| Sold | 24/07/2009 (16 years ago) | £164,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HZ | £295,000 | 17/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HZ | £320,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BIRKIN CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8XR | £265,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 70 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £320,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LEIGH AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JD | £200,000 | 28/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £262,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 MARDON CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8XT | £248,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 SHAW HEATH VIEW, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8HS | £246,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LEIGH AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JD | £250,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £291,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £260,571 (7 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: Semi-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: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Shaw Heath, Mobberley Road / Post Office | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Shaw Heath, Mobberley Road / Oakfield Avenue | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Knutsford | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Knutsford and District Community Hospital | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Mobberley | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | The Priory Hospital Altrincham | 4.0 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 10.6 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 10.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Heath Academy | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 24 Jul 2024 |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 13 Sep 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 1.3 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2011 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).