Sold STC Semi-detached

5 LIME GROVE

MANCHESTER, PRESTWICH, GREATER MANCHESTER M25 3DX

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 16 Apr 2026 (-95d)

£300,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M25 3DX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 LIME GROVE, MANCHESTER, PRESTWICH, GREATER MANCHESTER M25 3DX |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £195,000 Apr 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/03/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,173/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,525

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£25)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-2515-0370-2604-2551)

## Description

NO CHAIN!

Perfect location in a very highly sought after area – just a 5-minute walk to the Metrolink with direct access to Manchester. You’re also only a short stroll into Prestwich village with its great mix of bars, restaurants and shops.

The property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, making it a really nice, peaceful spot, and offers off-street parking, too.

Downstairs, there are two good-sized reception rooms offering flexible living space and a kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find two generous double bedrooms, plus a third room that works well as a single bedroom, nursery or home office.

To the rear is a south-facing garden, which gets plenty of sun and has lots of potential. There’s also scope to extend to the side or rear (subject to planning permission), making this a great option for anyone looking to add value.

The property has huge potential and is looking for someone to put their own stamp on it.

All carpets are in good condition and there is double glazing throughout.

Overall, it’s a solid property in a first-class location, with loads of potential.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174551183/1223722) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174551183/1223723) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4008753
- **Address:** 5 Lime Grove, Prestwich, M25 3DX
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/08/2006
- **Work Completed:** 18/08/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3126224
- **Address:** 5 Lime Grove, Prestwich, M25 3DX
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2005
- **Work Completed:** 24/09/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3064703
- **Address:** 5 Lime Grove, Prestwich, M25 3DX
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 30/08/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3052764
- **Address:** 5 Lime Grove, Prestwich, M25 3DX
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 30/08/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 LIME GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DX | £195,000 | 01/04/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 LABURNUM GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DW | £360,000 | 06/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EW | £650,000 | 02/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EN | £557,500 | 27/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 BIRCH GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DP | £375,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DU | £372,500 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP | £257,500 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 WILLOW ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AG | £275,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP | £270,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ASH GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DS | £295,200 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EN | £470,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ELM GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DN | £400,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 LILAC GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DT | £300,000 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 LILAC GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DT | £295,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 STANLEY AVENUE SOUTH, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AR | £305,000 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP | £255,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 STANLEY AVENUE NORTH, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AT | £225,000 | 22/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £353,919 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £337,499 (47 Semi-detached, M25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £870/mo
- **Realistic:** £967/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,064/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, Polefield Hall Road, M25 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Polefield Circle, M25 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Clifton Road, M25 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,233/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-126/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,571/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 32.5%
- **10y growth:** 69%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bury; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 75.7%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£195,000 Apr 2019

Price per m²

£3,571/m²

Local average

£337,499 (-11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,006 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

NO CHAIN
QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
CLOSE TO TWO METROLINKS STATIONS
SOUTH FACING GARDEN
GENEROUSLY SIZED RECEPTION ROOMS AND BEDROOMS
CLOSE TO THE BARS & RESTAURANTS OF PRESTWICH VILLAGE

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

NO CHAIN!
Perfect location in a very highly sought after area – just a 5-minute walk to the Metrolink with direct access to Manchester. You’re also only a short stroll into Prestwich village with its great mix of bars, restaurants and shops.
The property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, making it a really nice, peaceful spot, and offers off-street parking, too.
Downstairs, there are two good-sized reception rooms offering flexible living space and a kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find two generous double bedrooms, plus a third room that works well as a single bedroom, nursery or home office.
To the rear is a south-facing garden, which gets plenty of sun and has lots of potential. There’s also scope to extend to the side or rear (subject to planning permission), making this a great option for anyone looking to add value.
The property has huge potential and is looking for someone to put their own stamp on it.
All carpets are in good condition and there is double glazing throughout.
Overall, it’s a solid property in a first-class location, with loads of potential.

Listed by

covering Astley & Surrounding areas

exp world uk limited

Reference: 174551183

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/03/2024

Expiry date: 04/03/2034

Current heating cost: £1,173/year

Potential heating cost: £861/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,525

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4008753

Property Details

Street: 5 Lime Grove

Town: Prestwich

Postcode: M25 3DX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 28/08/2006

Work Completed: 18/08/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3126224

Property Details

Street: 5 Lime Grove

Town: Prestwich

Postcode: M25 3DX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2005

Work Completed: 24/09/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3064703

Property Details

Street: 5 Lime Grove

Town: Prestwich

Postcode: M25 3DX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/09/2005

Work Completed: 30/08/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3052764

Property Details

Street: 5 Lime Grove

Town: Prestwich

Postcode: M25 3DX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/09/2005

Work Completed: 30/08/2005

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	—	£300,000	+53.8%
Sold	01/04/2019 (7 years ago)	£195,000	—

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
3 LABURNUM GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DW	£360,000	06/12/2023	Semi-detached
1 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EW	£650,000	02/11/2023	Semi-detached
16 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EN	£557,500	27/09/2023	Semi-detached
5 BIRCH GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DP	£375,000	13/04/2023	Semi-detached
27 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DU	£372,500	29/09/2022	Semi-detached
30 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP	£257,500	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
34 WILLOW ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AG	£275,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
17 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP	£270,000	19/05/2022	Semi-detached
20 ASH GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DS	£295,200	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
8 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EN	£470,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
9 ELM GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DN	£400,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
11 LILAC GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DT	£300,000	23/09/2021	Semi-detached
12 LILAC GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DT	£295,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
12 STANLEY AVENUE SOUTH, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AR	£305,000	13/09/2021	Semi-detached
17 WALKER AVENUE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M45 6TP	£255,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
48 STANLEY AVENUE NORTH, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3AT	£225,000	22/07/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £353,919 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.5%

10y growth 69%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bury. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 22.7%

10y (index) 75.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £870/mo

Realistic £967/mo

Optimistic £1,064/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M25 3DX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bury Old Road/M60 Besses	0.1 miles
Shop	The Locoshed	0.1 miles
Shop	Pure Silk Male Grooming	0.3 miles
Train station	Clifton	1.7 miles
Train station	Swinton (Manchester)	2.7 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	3.6 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	3.8 miles
University	University of Law	4.5 miles
Hospital	SpaMedica Oldham	6.6 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
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2012
Heaton Park Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 31 Oct 2012
Cloughside College	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2014
The Heys School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jul 2024
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 2 Oct 2014

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, Polefield Hall Road, M25	£1,200/mo	3	0.27 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Polefield Circle, M25	£1,100/mo	3	0.38 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Clifton Road, M25	£1,400/mo	3	0.51 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,233/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×

Monthly cashflow £-126/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).