# 1 bedroom flat for sale (WA16 0NY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 17, OAKWOOD, TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 0NY | | Price | £90,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 46 m² | | Last sold | £74,000 Nov 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 07/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £162/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,050 ### Recommendations - Y (£600 - £1,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8000-5986-0922-0605-3463) ## Description To be sold with no onward chain, this fabulous one bedroom first floor retirement apartment is situated within the popular Oakwood development. Upon entering, a welcoming and well-proportioned entrance hall provides excellent built-in storage. The apartment features a bright and generously proportioned lounge enjoying pleasant views over the well-kept communal grounds, creating a relaxing space for everyday living. The modern fitted kitchen is fully equipped and offers ample worktop and storage space, making it practical as well as stylish. The spacious double bedroom also benefits from an attractive outlook across the greenery, while the updated shower room is finished to a modern standard and designed for ease of use. Set within the well-maintained grounds, this development provides a welcoming environment for residents. Residents can make use of a range of communal facilities, including a reception area, communal lounge, kitchen and an on-site laundry room. Ideal for those looking to downsize while remaining close to amenities, the property is in the heart of Knutsford’s walks, history, restaurants and bars. The location also allows for easy access for travel to Manchester, Manchester Airport and across the North West. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | OAKWOOD FLAT 17 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £74,000 | 09/11/2015 | Flat | | OAKWOOD FLAT 17 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £89,000 | 26/08/2011 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 WARREN CLOSE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0AH | £225,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 14 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £93,000 | 17/07/2025 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 21 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £88,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 9 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £76,500 | 26/05/2023 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 26 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £95,000 | 22/11/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 29 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £99,950 | 22/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] OAKWOOD FLAT 28 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £99,000 | 10/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] OAKWOOD FLAT 21 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £105,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 31 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £114,950 | 16/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] OAKWOOD FLAT 12 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £200,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] OAKWOOD FLAT 24 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £230,000 | 15/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] OAKWOOD FLAT 25 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0NY | £235,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 33 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £75,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 11 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £220,000 | 17/03/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 19 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £115,000 | 02/02/2022 | Flat | | BEECHWOOD 36 TABLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 0PQ | £99,950 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £173,800 (5 sales) **Area average:** £118,395 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £261,813 (19 Flat, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -65.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £893/mo - **Realistic:** £992/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,091/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Tabley Road, WA16 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Mere Court, WA16 | £725/mo | 1 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Hayfields, WA16 | £795/mo | 1 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Longridge, WA16 | £850/mo | 1 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £816/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.91% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300 *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 £823/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 11% - **Cost-to-rent:** 9.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £361/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 16.6% *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:** £1,957/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.6% - **10y growth:** 88% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Flats and maisonettes series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 13.9% - **10y growth (index):** 30.9% ## 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)