# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M20 1DQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 THURLWOOD AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 1DQ | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 90 m² | | Last sold | £145,000 May 2011 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £680/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0045-0207-9406-0217-7500) ## Description A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS, FOUR BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME, offering an impressive 1480 Sq.Ft of living accomodation, located within STRIKING DISTANCE OF BOTH WEST DIDSBURY and WITHINGTON VILLAGES with their wide selection of restaurants, bars, shops, schools, hospitals and Leisure facilities. Also with easy links to the City Centre, Airport and Motorway. Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. This charming semi-detached house, offers a perfect blend of comfort, space and modern living, making it an ideal home for families, first-time buyers or investors alike. The property boasts a welcoming atmosphere with well-proportioned rooms throughout. The property consists of an entrance hallway with cloakroom, WC and storage. There are stairs rising to the first floor with further understair storage. To the front of the property is the contemporary kitchen, fitted with an ample selection of units, with space for appliances. Running alongside is the bright and spacious through lounge, providing living and dining space, with feature display fireplace, creating a perfect space for day-today family living. Double doors from the dining room, open into the delightful sun room, enjoying views over the garden. Further to the ground floor is the guest suite, with the fourth double bedroom, living space and en-suite. Ideal for multi-generational living. The first floor reveals two well-proportioned double bedrooms with the principal bedroom having fitted wardrobes, and the second bedroom having ample space for free standing furniture. There is a further generous third bedroom. The floor is served by the modern bathroom, with walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. There is also an additional separate WC. The property also benefits from the half boarded loft space with lighting, insulation, and Velux/skylight window, providing excellent additional storage, accessed from the landing via a pull down loft ladder, with further scope to extend, subject to relevant planning. The property is approached via a gated, attractive gravelled driveway to the front, providing ample off-street parking and outdoor sitting area, enhancing kerb appeal. To the rear is a private, fully enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn. Offering a remarkable amount of outdoor space. There is an outbuilding for storage, and a covered terrace perfect for entertaining or relaxing with your favourite book. Freehold Approx. 1480 sq. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 THURLWOOD AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DQ | £145,000 | 06/05/2011 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 67 DONCASTER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DH | £265,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 SALTNEY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DG | £295,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 24 SALTNEY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DG | £205,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 10 SCHOLARS DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1AY | £345,000 | 31/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 111 WHITCHURCH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FY | £215,000 | 28/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2 TARVIN AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DA | £305,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 SALTNEY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DG | £270,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 HASPER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1AX | £270,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 147 OLD MOAT LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DF | £280,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50 RUDHEATH AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1BW | £197,000 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 51 DONCASTER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1DH | £225,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 136 WHITCHURCH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FZ | £196,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 136 WHITCHURCH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FZ | £166,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 18 HASPER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1AX | £269,950 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 28 HASPER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1AX | £235,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 58 HASPER AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1AX | £280,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 30 RUDHEATH AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1BW | £210,500 | 25/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £248,821 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £488,914 (66 Semi-detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,346/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £134,900 *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:** £5,278/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.4% - **10y growth:** 69.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 84.8% ## 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)