# 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 - **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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223702) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223703) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223705) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223706) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223708) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223712) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223714) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223715) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223716) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223717) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223718) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223719) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223720) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174551183/1223721) ## 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 | | 8 NURSERY ROAD, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3EN | £470,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 ASH GROVE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M25 3DS | £295,200 | 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 | **Area average:** £362,513 (15 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 Semi-Detached House, Beech Avenue, M45 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pine Avenue, M45 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Polefield Circle, M25 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Merton Road, M25 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Derwent Close, M45 | £1,190/mo | 3 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Billberry Close, M45 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,270/mo (7 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:** 31.9% - **10y growth:** 70.8% ## 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)