For sale House

5 DERWENT AVENUE

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M21 7QP

3 baths 2,293 sq ft Listed 10 Apr 2026 (-64d)

£725,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

213 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Last sold

£299,495 Apr 2009

Price per m²

£3,404/m²

Local average

£742,500 (-2.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,623 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Modern Extended Townhouse
  • Six Bedrooms
  • Three Bathrooms
  • Approx. 2225 Sq.Ft
  • Stunning Presentation
  • Striking Distance Of West Didsbury & Chorlton Villages

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Driveway, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

An IMPRESSIVE EXTENDED MODERN TOWNHOUSE with STUNNING PRESENTATION and BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION throughout. 2225 Sq.Ft

The wonderful property features a SPECTACULAR OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN, UTILITY & DOWNSTAIRS WC, SIX BEDROOMS and THREE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BATHROOMS/PRINCIPAL SUITE. Occupying a preferred position, set back from the main road, the property is ideally located within walking distance of the fashionable Chorlton and West Didsbury Villages with their vast array of independant cafe, bars and independant shops, as well as being close to Chorlton Water Park, walks along the River Mersey and many local reputable schools.


The accommodation consists of an enclosed porch, opening into the welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor.

There is a magnificent open-plan, dining kitchen which is flooded with natural light via the roof lights above and bi-folding doors, opening to the landscaped gardens. This area provides a perfect space for day-to-day family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish contemporary units complemented with a feature central island and integrated appliances.

Opening from the kitchen is the utility room and WC with stairs rising to the first floor annexe revealing a bedroom, currently being used as an office.

Stairs from the entrance hall rise to the first floor revealing the elegantly proportioned living room, that the current owners also use as a home cinema. There is a generous double bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and access through to the stylish Jack & Jill family bathroom, also accessible from the landing.

To the second floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms both sharing a modern en-suite shower room, with the front bedroom having double doors opening out to the balcony. Further to the second floor is a large single bedroom.

Stairs continue to rise to the third floor, occupied by the impressive principal bedroom with beautifully appointed en-suite shower room.

Set back from the main road on a residents owned private road, the property is approached via a block paved driveway providing off-road parking and access to the garage, running alongside a landscaped garden frontage and block paved path leading to the front door. To the rear is the private enclosed landscaped garden, mainly laid to lawn, with decked areas, providing the ideal spots for entertaining in the warmer months. Additionally, there is shared off-road parking and gardens for the residents to enjoy.

Freehold
Approx. 2225 Sq.Ft
Council Tax Band: E

Listed by

Didsbury

Philip James Partnership

Reference: 174296798

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/04/2026

Expiry date: 19/04/2036

Current heating cost: £1,242/year

Potential heating cost: £1,242/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14848162 Recent

Property Details

Street: 5 Derwent Avenue

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M21 7QP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/10/2021

Work Completed: 24/08/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £725,000 +142.1%
Sold 09/04/2009 (17 years ago) £299,495

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
5 CHRISTIE WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 7QY £800,000 31/10/2023 Other

Area average: £800,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 361.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.4%
5y (index) 18.2%
10y (index) 75.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,214/mo
Realistic £1,349/mo
Optimistic £1,484/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chorlton, Barlow Moor Road / Princess Road (Stop D) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Chorlton, Barlow Moor Road / Princess Road (Stop C) 0.1 miles
Shop Cotswold Outdoor 0.2 miles
Shop Betty & Butch 0.2 miles
Hospital Spire Manchester Hospital 0.3 miles
Hospital Withington Community Hospital 0.6 miles
Train station Burnage 1.9 miles
Train station East Didsbury 1.9 miles
University University of Manchester 2.2 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
St Ambrose RC Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 26 Nov 2013
Manchester Secondary PRU Other 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jul 2024
Barlow Hall Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 11 Dec 2012
Lancasterian School Other 0.4 miles Good — 11 Sep 2019
The Birches School Other 0.5 miles Good — 30 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Micklehurst Avenue, M20 £2,955/mo 3 0.27 miles OpenRent
5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redwing Avenue, M21 £4,500/mo 5 0.47 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Beech House, M20 £850/mo 1 0.5 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Leopold Avenue, M20 £2,100/mo 4 0.81 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,601/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £316,000
Target investor price (1%) £252,800
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23.9×
Monthly cashflow £-605/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.5%
  • 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).