# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA16 8JA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 28 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8JA | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 85 m² | | Last sold | £194,000 Sep 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/12/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,402/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,485 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9389-3957-7202-5195-5200) ## Description 28 Springwood Avenue is an attractive and extended three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally positioned in a popular residential area of Knutsford. Beautifully presented throughout, this property offers a perfect blend of modern upgrades and comfortable living space, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize. 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £194,000 | 07/09/2015 | Semi-detached | | 28 SPRINGWOOD AVENUE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8JA | £164,000 | 24/07/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,550 (26 Semi-detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900 *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:** £4,412/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -15.3% - **10y growth:** 61.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)