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APARTMENT 2

1 HUMBER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M8 0DB

2 beds 1 baths Listed 9 Mar 2026 (-134d)

£120,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M8 0DB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 2, 1 HUMBER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M8 0DB |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £82,000 Dec 2016 |

## Description

*Spacious Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment*

Bentley Hurst are delighted to present this well-proportioned two bedroom ground floor apartment, ideally located within a popular residential development. Offering generous living space, a modern kitchen and excellent access to local amenities and transport links, this property would make an ideal home for first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

The apartment briefly comprises a bright and spacious living and dining area, providing ample space for both relaxing and entertaining. The separate kitchen is well laid out with a range of fitted units, worktop space and room for appliances.

There are two well-sized bedrooms, both offering comfortable accommodation and flexibility for use as a guest room, home office or additional storage if required. The property is served by a family bathroom fitted with a bath, overhead shower, WC and wash basin.

Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained communal grounds and convenient on street parking nearby. The development is set within a quiet residential area while still offering easy access to nearby shops, schools and transport links, making commuting into Manchester and surrounding areas straightforward.

Date lease started: 29/01/2009

Date lease ends: 01/01/2132

Years left: 106

Service charge: £1,600 per annum

Building insurance cost: Included in service charge

Ground rent: £250 (remains unchanged through to 01/01/2132)

Parking: On-street parking

EPC - TBC

CT - A

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173065532/1233053) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173065532/1233054) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 APARTMENT 2 HUMBER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0DB | £82,000 | 21/12/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WESTWOODS, 288 FLAT 6 CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0WT | £97,000 | 28/07/2023 | Flat |
| 2 APARTMENT 5 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BQ | £105,000 | 19/06/2023 | Flat |
| 20 REDLYNCH WALK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0PT | £105,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| 21 APARTMENT 6 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BS | £118,500 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 4 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BP | £110,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 18 APARTMENT 4 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BR | £110,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| 18 APARTMENT 5 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BR | £115,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| WESTWOODS, 288 FLAT 205 CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0WT | £80,000 | 08/12/2021 | Flat |
| 2 APARTMENT 2 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BQ | £93,500 | 15/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £103,778 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £118,955 (11 Flat, M8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +0.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,217/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,352/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, City View, M7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.83% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500

*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 £995/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £398/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.7%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 26.3%
- **10y growth:** 89.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£82,000 Dec 2016

Local average

£118,955 (+0.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,805 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Ground Floor Apartment
Two Spacious Bedrooms
Bright And Spacious Living Area
Separate Fully Fitted Kitchen
Modern Family Bathroom
Well Maintained Development
On Street Parking Available
Ideal For First Time Buyers Or Investors
Quiet Residential Location
Excellent Transport Links And Local Amenities Nearby

Description

*Spacious Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment*

Bentley Hurst are delighted to present this well-proportioned two bedroom ground floor apartment, ideally located within a popular residential development. Offering generous living space, a modern kitchen and excellent access to local amenities and transport links, this property would make an ideal home for first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

The apartment briefly comprises a bright and spacious living and dining area, providing ample space for both relaxing and entertaining. The separate kitchen is well laid out with a range of fitted units, worktop space and room for appliances.
There are two well-sized bedrooms, both offering comfortable accommodation and flexibility for use as a guest room, home office or additional storage if required. The property is served by a family bathroom fitted with a bath, overhead shower, WC and wash basin.

Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained communal grounds and convenient on street parking nearby. The development is set within a quiet residential area while still offering easy access to nearby shops, schools and transport links, making commuting into Manchester and surrounding areas straightforward.

Date lease started: 29/01/2009
Date lease ends: 01/01/2132
Years left: 106

Service charge: £1,600 per annum
Building insurance cost: Included in service charge

Ground rent: £250 (remains unchanged through to 01/01/2132)

Parking: On-street parking

EPC - TBC

CT - A

Listed by

Manchester

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 173065532

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£120,000	+46.3%
Sold	21/12/2016 (9 years ago)	£82,000	—

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
WESTWOODS, 288 FLAT 6 CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0WT	£97,000	28/07/2023	Flat
2 APARTMENT 5 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BQ	£105,000	19/06/2023	Flat
20 REDLYNCH WALK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0PT	£105,000	10/02/2023	Flat
21 APARTMENT 6 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BS	£118,500	25/11/2022	Flat
1 APARTMENT 4 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BP	£110,000	04/11/2022	Flat
18 APARTMENT 4 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BR	£110,000	26/08/2022	Flat
18 APARTMENT 5 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BR	£115,000	29/04/2022	Flat
WESTWOODS, 288 FLAT 205 CHEETHAM HILL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0WT	£80,000	08/12/2021	Flat
2 APARTMENT 2 APPLETON STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M8 0BQ	£93,500	15/09/2021	Flat

Area average: £103,778 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 26.3%

10y growth 89.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.4%

5y (index) 8.8%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,217/mo

Realistic £1,352/mo

Optimistic £1,487/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M8 0DB

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cheetham Hill, Cheetham Hill Road / near Shirley Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Cheetham Hill, Cheetham Hill Road / opposite Shirley Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Asda Express	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	1.3 miles
Train station	Manchester Victoria	1.3 miles
University	University of Law	1.8 miles
Train station	Salford Central	1.8 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	2.8 miles
Hospital	Shiv Lodge Medical Centre	3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 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
Oasis Academy Temple	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Sep 2013
Abraham Moss Community School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Feb 2018
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 4 Mar 2024
Cheetham CofE Community Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Feb 2014
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2023

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
2 Bed Flat, City View, M7	£995/mo	2	0.49 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.83%

Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375

Target investor price (1%) £99,500

Gross yield 10%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.1×

Monthly cashflow £398/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 13.7%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).