Sold STC Detached

12 MALVERN DRIVE

ALTRINCHAM, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4NQ

4 beds 2 baths 2,067 sq ft Listed 24 Feb 2026 (-109d)

£1,195,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4NQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4NQ |
| Price | £1,195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | G |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 192 m² |
| Last sold | £545,000 Apr 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/02/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,545/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4536-6222-2500-0771-9292)

## Description

Inside, the home is thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family living. A stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining space forms the heart of the house, perfect for everyday life and entertaining alike, complemented by two additional reception rooms that provide versatile areas for relaxing, working or hosting guests. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two stylish, modern bathrooms, including an ensuite to the principal bedroom, creating a comfortable and functional layout for family life.

The location is a real highlight, with Altrincham town centre within easy walking distance, along with a selection of highly regarded schools, including Loreto. Enjoy being within easy reach of the beautiful walks and open spaces of Dunham Massey, perfect for weekend strolls and family days out. Combining space, privacy, and convenience in a quintessential family-friendly setting, this is a truly superb home offering the perfect environment for a growing family.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172544762/67355) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8431135
- **Address:** 12 Malvern Drive, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 4NQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2011
- **Work Completed:** 10/06/2011
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £545,000 | 10/04/2008 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX | £1,150,000 | 11/03/2026 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £177,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| BROADWAY, 6 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £3,804,900 | 12/04/2024 | Detached |
| 5 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £1,100,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 23 BONVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QR | £1,505,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £730,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £1,530,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 13 HICKTON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LZ | £670,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 CHEVITHORNE CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UY | £600,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 88 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £565,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £665,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 98 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £650,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 11 BICKERTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LA | £480,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 14 PENNINE DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NH | £1,020,000 | 23/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £853,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £1,078,325 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,223/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,359/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,224/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 39.9%
- **10y growth:** 115.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 61.6%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

192 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£545,000 Apr 2008

Price per m²

£6,224/m²

Local average

£1,121,457 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,614 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A brilliant cul-de-sac location - quiet, safe and ideal for a growing family
Great position within the cul-de-sac enjoying great privacy to the front and the rear
Large plot with generous driveway and double garage, great potential for future extension (STPP)
Easy walking distance to Altrincham town centre and a selection of excellent schools, including Loreto
Stunning open-plan living kitchen/diner plus two further reception rooms, utility and downstairs WC
Four bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, including ensuite to the principle bedroom

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

12 Malvern Drive, Altrincham is a superb four-bedroom detached family home, perfectly positioned within a quiet and safe cul-de-sac setting that is ideal for a growing family. Enjoying a particularly private position both to the front and rear, the property sits on a generous plot with a large driveway, double garage and excellent potential for future extension (STPP), offering long-term flexibility as your needs evolve.
Inside, the home is thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family living. A stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining space forms the heart of the house, perfect for everyday life and entertaining alike, complemented by two additional reception rooms that provide versatile areas for relaxing, working or hosting guests. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two stylish, modern bathrooms, including an ensuite to the principal bedroom, creating a comfortable and functional layout for family life.
The location is a real highlight, with Altrincham town centre within easy walking distance, along with a selection of highly regarded schools, including Loreto. Enjoy being within easy reach of the beautiful walks and open spaces of Dunham Massey, perfect for weekend strolls and family days out. Combining space, privacy, and convenience in a quintessential family-friendly setting, this is a truly superb home offering the perfect environment for a growing family.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Knutsford

Stuart Rushton & Co

Reference: 172544762

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/02/2026

Expiry date: 18/02/2036

Current heating cost: £1,545/year

Potential heating cost: £1,469/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #8431135

Property Details

Street: 12 Malvern Drive

Town: ALTRINCHAM

Postcode: WA14 4NQ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/10/2011

Work Completed: 10/06/2011

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
Sold	10/04/2008 (18 years ago)	£545,000	—

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
NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX	£1,150,000	11/03/2026	Detached
Same street 4 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ	£177,000	26/11/2025	Detached
BROADWAY, 6 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN	£3,804,900	12/04/2024	Detached
5 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN	£1,100,000	03/11/2023	Detached
23 BONVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QR	£1,505,000	16/12/2022	Detached
9 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY	£730,000	02/12/2022	Detached
Same street 17 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ	£1,530,000	27/10/2022	Detached
13 HICKTON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LZ	£670,000	29/09/2022	Detached
4 CHEVITHORNE CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UY	£600,000	29/07/2022	Detached
88 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB	£565,000	06/06/2022	Detached
10 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY	£665,000	11/02/2022	Detached
98 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB	£650,000	30/09/2021	Detached
11 BICKERTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LA	£480,000	30/06/2021	Detached
14 PENNINE DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NH	£1,020,000	23/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £853,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £1,078,325 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 39.9%

10y growth 115.6%

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

1y (index) 1.1%

5y (index) 19.7%

10y (index) 61.6%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: MORGOED ESTATES LIMITED (3273896)

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo

Realistic £1,359/mo

Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Oldfield Brow, Walton Road / near Taylor Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Oldfield Brow, Oldfield Road / near Bonville Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Hair Revolution	0.2 miles
Shop	Diba's	0.2 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	0.7 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Altrincham	0.9 miles
Train station	Navigation Road	1.1 miles
University	University Academy 92	5.8 miles
University	University of Salford	6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

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
Oldfield Brow Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2019
Loreto Grammar School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022
North Cestrian School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2019
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 4 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.11%

Max investor price (0.8%) £169,875

Target investor price (1%) £135,900

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).