Sold STC Detached

18 OAKWOOD LANE

ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3DL

4 beds 4 baths 2,390 sq ft Listed 14 May 2025 (-408d)

£1,475,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 3DL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 OAKWOOD LANE, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3DL |
| Price | £1,475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Council tax | G |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 222 m² |
| Last sold | £1,370,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/05/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £784/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500

### Recommendations
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3600-9313-1622-5197-1523)

## Description

An impressive renovated detached family home in a popular location within Bowdon.

This carefully extended and refurbished detached residence is located in a prime Bowdon setting, within close proximity to outstanding schools and excellent motorway links. Finished to the highest standards, the home spans over 3,200 sq ft across two floors and offers exceptional living space tailored for modern family life.

The ground floor opens with a generous entrance hall and leads to a spacious cloakroom with double-width coat and shoe storage, and WC. The living areas include a well-proportioned reception room including a bay window, alongside a spectacular open-plan living dining kitchen. This central space boasts custom cabinetry by Wells & Hewitt, premium Siemens integrated appliances, a bespoke media wall, and full-width bi-folding doors opening to the rear garden. A well-appointed utility room completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms, each with its own luxurious en-suite fitted with high-end Duravit and Keuco sanitary ware.

Externally

The property is approached via a block-paved driveway offering ample off-road parking and access to an integral double garage. The front garden is neatly lawned with box hedging, while the rear features a low-maintenance artificial lawn, expansive tiled patio, and mature tree screening for privacy. Enhanced by timber fencing, subtle uplighting, and additional perimeter security lighting, the outdoor space is as thoughtfully designed as the interior—creating a private, stylish, and highly functional family haven.

Accommodation in Brief

• Entrance hall

• Cloak Room

• WC

• Living dining kitchen

• Utility Room

• Principal bedroom with dressing room and En suite

• Three further bedrooms all ensuite

• Double garage

• Driveway

• Gardens

Council Tax Band G

Freehold

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/161922053/59664) - Front Elevation
- ![Gardens](/listings/photos/161922053/59666) - Gardens
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59668) - Kitchen
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/161922053/59676) - Hallway
- ![Cloaks Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59678) - Cloaks Area
- ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/161922053/59680) - Drawing Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59690) - Kitchen
- ![Living Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59693) - Living Area
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59694) - Dining Area
- ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/161922053/59697) - Principal Bedroom
- ![Dressing Room](/listings/photos/161922053/59698) - Dressing Room
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/161922053/59700) - Ensuite
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/161922053/59712) - Bedroom
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/161922053/59714) - Ensuite
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59716) - Kitchen
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/161922053/59719) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/161922053/59721) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/161922053/59725) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £1,370,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 18 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £185,000 | 29/01/1996 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL | £850,000 | 13/11/2025 | Detached |
| 47 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH | £1,050,000 | 27/06/2025 | Detached |
| 33 BOW GREEN ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LF | £2,120,000 | 29/10/2024 | Detached |
| 5 LITTLE MEADOW ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PG | £860,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached |
| 1 ABBEY CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NA | £1,080,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| 45 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH | £770,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 2 THE LOWES, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PE | £1,057,500 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 WYCHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DP | £950,000 | 06/09/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW | £780,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW | £790,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41A OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £971,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £740,000 | 15/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL | £1,250,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 7 CUMBERLAND DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3QP | £728,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached |
| 2 DEAN DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NE | £930,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £855,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £1,016,577 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +31.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,226/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,362/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,498/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:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £136,200

*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:** £6,644/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.5%
- **10y growth:** 123.5%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

222 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£1,370,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£6,644/m²

Local average

£1,121,457 (+31.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,554 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached
Generous gardens
Popular location
Four bedrooms all ensuite

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway, Gated
Garden: Yes

Description

An impressive renovated detached family home in a popular location within Bowdon.

This carefully extended and refurbished detached residence is located in a prime Bowdon setting, within close proximity to outstanding schools and excellent motorway links. Finished to the highest standards, the home spans over 3,200 sq ft across two floors and offers exceptional living space tailored for modern family life.
The ground floor opens with a generous entrance hall and leads to a spacious cloakroom with double-width coat and shoe storage, and WC. The living areas include a well-proportioned reception room including a bay window, alongside a spectacular open-plan living dining kitchen. This central space boasts custom cabinetry by Wells & Hewitt, premium Siemens integrated appliances, a bespoke media wall, and full-width bi-folding doors opening to the rear garden. A well-appointed utility room completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms, each with its own luxurious en-suite fitted with high-end Duravit and Keuco sanitary ware.

Externally
The property is approached via a block-paved driveway offering ample off-road parking and access to an integral double garage. The front garden is neatly lawned with box hedging, while the rear features a low-maintenance artificial lawn, expansive tiled patio, and mature tree screening for privacy. Enhanced by timber fencing, subtle uplighting, and additional perimeter security lighting, the outdoor space is as thoughtfully designed as the interior—creating a private, stylish, and highly functional family haven.

Accommodation in Brief

• Entrance hall
• Cloak Room
• WC
• Living dining kitchen
• Utility Room
• Principal bedroom with dressing room and En suite
• Three further bedrooms all ensuite
• Double garage
• Driveway
• Gardens

Council Tax Band G
Freehold

Listed by

Hale

Jackson-Stops & Staff

Reference: 161922053

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/05/2022

Expiry date: 18/05/2032

Current heating cost: £784/year

Potential heating cost: £784/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500

Recommendations

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

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

641% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£1,370,000	+640.5%
Sold	29/01/1996 (30 years ago)	£185,000	—

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
5 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL	£850,000	13/11/2025	Detached
47 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH	£1,050,000	27/06/2025	Detached
33 BOW GREEN ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LF	£2,120,000	29/10/2024	Detached
5 LITTLE MEADOW ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PG	£860,000	15/09/2023	Detached
1 ABBEY CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NA	£1,080,000	18/08/2023	Detached
45 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH	£770,000	26/05/2023	Detached
2 THE LOWES, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PE	£1,057,500	02/12/2022	Detached
9 WYCHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DP	£950,000	06/09/2022	Detached
2 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW	£780,000	25/07/2022	Detached
1 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW	£790,000	20/04/2022	Detached
Same street 41A OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL	£971,000	14/04/2022	Detached
Same street 25 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL	£740,000	15/03/2022	Detached
1 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL	£1,250,000	30/11/2021	Detached
7 CUMBERLAND DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3QP	£728,000	14/09/2021	Detached
2 DEAN DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NE	£930,000	16/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £855,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £1,016,577 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.5%

10y growth 123.5%

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%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,226/mo

Realistic £1,362/mo

Optimistic £1,498/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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA14 3DL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bowdon Vale, southbound Bow Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bowdon Vale, Priory Road / opposite The Priory	0.3 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.3 miles
Shop	Society	0.3 miles
Train station	Hale	1.0 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	1.2 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	1.3 miles
Train station	Altrincham	1.5 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	8.0 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	8.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

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
Bollin Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022
Bowdon CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 12 May 2020
Altrincham Preparatory School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 4 Dec 2022
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys	Secondary	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 10 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.09%

Max investor price (0.8%) £170,250

Target investor price (1%) £136,200

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).