# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M25 9QG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 39 LOWTHER ROAD, MANCHESTER, PRESTWICH, GREATER MANCHESTER M25 9QG | | Price | £285,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £300,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,081/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,200 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3212-8045-9002-0901-1102) ## Description Situated in a sought-after location, this semi-detached home offers a delightful living experience. As you step inside through the entrance porch, you are welcomed by a well-lit hallway that provides access to the stairs leading down to the utility room and garage. The ground floor impresses with its spacious lounge, seamlessly transitioning into a cosy dining room, creating an open-plan layout that is ideal for both every-day living and entertaining. The adjacent fitted kitchen boasts ample space for your appliances, ensuring functionality meets style in this charming abode. Ascending the stairs, you will find three generously-sized bedrooms, each thoughtfully equipped with fitted furniture to optimise storage and organisation. The four-piece bathroom suite exudes a sense of luxury, offering a tranquil space for relaxation and rejuvenation. The property also features access to cellars directly from the garage, providing additional storage solutions to accommodate your belongings seamlessly. Outside, the attractive gardens contribute to the overall appeal of the home, complemented by a driveway that offers convenience and ease of accessibility. Conveniently located, this residence offers easy access to essential amenities, including the Metro, Prestwich Village, and major motorway networks, ensuring that you are well-connected to the surrounding areas for both work and leisure pursuits. Overall, this property embodies comfort, functionality, and style, making it a desirable place to call home. Don't miss the opportunity to make this attractive semi-detached residence your own and experience a lifestyle of convenience and tranquillity in a popular and well-connected location. Additional Information Gas fired central heating Council Tax Band D The loft is accessed off the landing The vendor informs us the property is Freehold (Subject to solicitors confirmation). 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 LOWTHER ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QG | £300,000 | 29/04/2026 | Semi-detached | | 39 LOWTHER ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QG | £190,000 | 24/09/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 SHELLEY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9GH | £350,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 44 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £360,450 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 SANDYWAY, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PG | £305,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £209,000 | 25/04/2025 | Semi-detached | | 42 SHELLEY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QJ | £286,500 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 21 LOWTHER ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QG | £900,000 | 20/01/2023 | Detached | | 7 SANDYWAY, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PG | £285,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80A SANDY LANE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PS | £475,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9GW | £270,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 87 SANDY LANE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PS | £245,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 LOWTHER ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QQ | £310,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 SHELLEY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9GH | £290,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £304,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 85 SANDY LANE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PS | £275,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £295,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 55 LOWTHER ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QG | £271,650 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 32 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £300,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 94 BUTTERSTILE LANE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9PP | £242,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 16 SHELLEY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QJ | £239,000 | 03/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 24 DUCKWORTH ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 9QH | £280,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £585,825 (2 sales) **Area average:** £295,608 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £336,949 (50 Semi-detached, M25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £872/mo - **Realistic:** £969/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,066/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Lynmouth Court, M25 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Polefield Road, M25 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,550/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000 *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 £1,550/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £248/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,879/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.7% - **10y growth:** 68.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bury; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 75% ## 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)