For sale Terraced

78 TRAFFORD GROVE

MANCHESTER, STRETFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M32 8LL

3 beds 1 baths 786 sq ft Listed 14 Aug 2026 (-10d)

£310,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£233,500 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£4,247/m²

Local average

£277,928 (+11.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,219 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Beautifully presented throughout with stylish, contemporary décor
  • Bright and inviting living room featuring a character fireplace
  • Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Luxurious family bathroom
  • Private, low maintenance rear garden
  • Ideal purchase for first time buyers, young professionals or investors

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

This beautifully presented three bedroom terraced home combines contemporary style with character features, creating a warm and inviting property that is ready to move straight into. Perfectly suited to first time buyers, young families, professionals, or investors, this home offers well balanced accommodation throughout.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious living room, where a charming feature fireplace creates an attractive focal point and a cosy atmosphere. Beyond the living room is a dedicated dining area, providing the perfect space for family meals or entertaining guests, before leading through to the modern fitted kitchen. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, and ample worktop space, while a door provides direct access to the rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.
To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms, each tastefully decorated in neutral tones, offering flexible accommodation to suit a variety of lifestyles. Completing the first floor is a stylish, contemporary family bathroom, finished to a high standard with modern fixtures and fittings.
Externally, the property benefits from a lovely private rear garden & parking, offering a peaceful outdoor retreat that is both attractive and easy to maintain. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee, relaxing in the sunshine, or entertaining family and friends, the garden provides an ideal extension of the living space.
Throughout the property, quality flooring, modern décor, and carefully selected finishes create a cohesive and elegant feel, while the practical layout maximises both natural light and everyday functionality.
Ideally situated, the property is within easy reach of a range of local amenities, including ALDI, Longford & Victoria Parks and Stretford Metrolink Station, providing excellent convenience for everyday living and direct access to Manchester City Centre and the surrounding areas. The property is also well positioned for a selection of reputable local schools, making it an excellent choice for families. Offering a fantastic combination of character, style, and convenience in a sought after location, this exceptional home is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this wonderful property has to offer.
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EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stretford

Trading Places (Stretford) Ltd

Reference: 91999659

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2022

Expiry date: 22/03/2032

Current heating cost: £585/year

Potential heating cost: £386/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,765

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~91 m² (0.02 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

367% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £310,000 +32.8%
Sold 01/07/2022 (4 years ago) £233,500 +367.5%
Sold 14/10/1999 (26 years ago) £49,950

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
7 TRAFFORD GROVE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8LN £270,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
Same street 72 TRAFFORD GROVE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8LL £245,000 19/06/2023 Terraced
21 TRAFFORD GROVE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8LN £280,000 17/11/2022 Terraced
Same street 68A TRAFFORD GROVE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8LL £235,000 28/04/2022 Terraced
4 TRAFFORD GROVE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8LW £124,385 26/11/2021 Terraced
8 HERBERT STREET, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 0HD £231,000 31/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £240,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £226,346 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.2%
10y growth 54.8%

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

1y (index) 7.2%
5y (index) 27.4%
10y (index) 68.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,229/mo
Realistic £1,365/mo
Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chester Rd/Stretford Public Hall (F) 0.0 miles
Shop Bricktop 0.1 miles
Bus stop Stretford, Chester Road / Stretford Public Hall (Stop E) 0.1 miles
Shop Monkhouse Schoolwear 0.1 miles
Train station Trafford Park 0.6 miles
Train station Humphrey Park 1.0 miles
Hospital Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery 2.8 miles
University Manchester School of Art 3.2 miles
University Manchester Metropolitan University 3.3 miles
Hospital Withington Clinic 3.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Victoria Park Infant School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 30 Jan 2023
St Ann's RC Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Mar 2020
Victoria Park Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 9 May 2024
Stretford Grammar School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 14 May 2015
Longford Park School Other 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jun 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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cooper St, M32 £1,350/mo 3 0.21 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Burleigh Road, M32 £1,550/mo 3 0.66 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Peveril Crescent, M21 £1,700/mo 3 0.9 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Royston Road, M16 £1,500/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,525/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.49%
Max investor price (0.8%) £190,625
Target investor price (1%) £152,500
Gross yield 5.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.9×
Monthly cashflow £127/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.7%
  • 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).