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65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS

ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT

2 beds 549 sq ft Listed 21 Jul 2012 (-5075d)

£125,000

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Property details

Floor area

51 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£232,500 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£2,451/m²

Local average

£359,565 (-65.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,797 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Occupying an excellent location within walking distance of Altrincham town centre and the Metrolink this ground floor apartment offers well planned accommodation which briefly comprises a communal entrance with entry phone system, the apartment has an L shaped hallway, good sized principal lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms all sitting in well tended communal gardens. 
Altrincham town centre offers a range of services which is complemented by Hale’s fashionable village with its range of shops and services.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are within easy striking distance.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Altrincham proceed along the main A56, through the traffic lights at the Cresta Court Hotel, proceed for approximately two hundred yards , turn left into Townfield Gardens, the apartments are found at the top of the road, this particular apartment in the far left hand corner.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
The apartment itself comprises:
PRIVATE ENTRANCE

HALLWAY 2.18  x 1.24 (7’2” x 4’1”)  with useful walk-in storage cupboards.

SHOWER ROOM 1.98 x 2.26 (6’6” x 7’5”)  fitted with a contemporary white suite of pedestal wash basin, low level wc, fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and tinted shower doors.  Complementary wall and floor tiles. 

INNER HALLWAY 3.67 x 1.1 (12’0” x 3’6”)  with useful walk-in storage cupboard.  Entry phone system.  Central heating thermostat. 

LOUNGE 6.28 x 3.44 (20’7” x 11’3”) maximum narrowing slightly to the front   to the rear is a French door and picture window overlooking the communal gardens and the garages beyond.  Double glazed windows to front and rear.  Television point.  Telephone point. 

KITCHEN 2.69 x 2.90 (8’10” x 9’6”)  single drainer sink unit with a range of base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards and heat resistant work tops.  Electric cooker point.  Plumbing and space for washing  machine.  Gas fired central heating boiler.  Partly tiled walls. 

BEDROOM ONE 3.18 x 2.69 (10’5” x 8’10”)  with useful walk-in storage cupboard. 

BEDROOM TWO 3.13 x 2.49 (10’3” x 8’2”) 
EXTERNALLY
Townfield Gardens sits in well manicured communal gardens, predominantly lawned.  There are a number of garages which may be available for rental from time to time. 
SERVICES:  All mains services are connected, a telephone is at 

 present installed and there is a more than adequate supply of

power points.
TENURE:  
ASSESSMENT: Trafford Borough Council  Council Tax Band ‘   ‘
    VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION
VIEWING:  By appointment through the Agent.
N.B.    The appliances at this property have not been tested by ourselves.
These details have been approved by the vendor before printing and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy.  However, in view of the recent Property Misdescription Legislation affecting Estate Agents, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries, to view the property and to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the particulars.

Listed by

Hale

John Hilditch & Co

Reference: 23630436

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/09/2024

Expiry date: 01/09/2034

Current heating cost: £516/year

Potential heating cost: £450/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,025

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

111% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/11/2024 (1 year ago) £232,500 +111.4%
Sold 30/11/2012 (13 years ago) £110,000

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
2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £210,000 21/11/2025 Flat
71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £230,000 16/04/2025 Flat
12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £225,000 24/03/2025 Flat
51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £232,000 28/02/2025 Flat
8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £250,000 16/01/2025 Flat
74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £188,000 06/01/2025 Flat
41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £242,500 25/03/2024 Flat
30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £215,000 02/08/2023 Flat
70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £235,000 16/06/2023 Flat
25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £227,000 02/12/2022 Flat
48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £235,000 08/07/2022 Flat
13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL £310,000 11/05/2022 Flat
23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL £300,000 10/12/2021 Flat
71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £200,000 12/11/2021 Flat
18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £210,000 22/10/2021 Flat
57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £205,000 24/09/2021 Flat
16 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £175,000 07/09/2021 Flat
49 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £210,500 23/06/2021 Flat

Area average: £227,778 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -33.9%
10y growth 80.6%

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

1y (index) -3.6%
5y (index) 6.8%
10y (index) 40.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo
Realistic £1,359/mo
Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop John Leigh Park, Church Street / outside The Wheatsheaf 0.1 miles
Shop Kwik Fit 0.2 miles
Bus stop John Leigh Park, Oldfield Road / near Church Street 0.2 miles
Shop Spar 0.2 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Altrincham 0.4 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 0.4 miles
Train station Navigation Road 0.6 miles
University University Academy 92 5.5 miles
University University of Salford 6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

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
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 1 Mar 2023
North Cestrian School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Apr 2019
Loreto Grammar School Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022
Navigation Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Mar 2011
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024

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 Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14 £1,075/mo 2 0.44 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14 £1,600/mo 2 0.64 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14 £1,400/mo 2 1 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.12%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 13.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 7.4×
Monthly cashflow £743/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 24.6%
  • 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).