For sale Semi-detached

5 FIRSWOOD DRIVE

MANCHESTER, SWINTON, GREATER MANCHESTER M27 5QY

4 beds 2 baths 1,066 sq ft Listed 31 Mar 2025 (-418d)

£375,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M27 5QY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 FIRSWOOD DRIVE, MANCHESTER, SWINTON, GREATER MANCHESTER M27 5QY |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 99 m² |
| Last sold | £230,000 Jan 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,162/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/3635-3227-8400-0334-8222)

## Description

A fabulous extended four bedroom semi-detached property in South Swinton.

Located just off Folly Lane in South Swinton, walking distance to Monton, Worsley Village and the Bridgewater Canal. Great access into Manchester City Centre with the direct busway along the A580. Close to Campbell Road Park, with children's play area, football field, woodland and pathways leading through to Monton & Eccles. Links to local loopline walks leading to Worsley, Leigh and surrounding areas. Great schools and local amenities.

This stunning four bedroom extended property is well presented throughout and offers excellent family accommodation.  In brief the property comprises: entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, breakfast room, modern fitted kitchen and integral garage.  Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en-suite, three further well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.  Externally there is a driveway providing ample off road parking and a good size rear garden with patio area.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/160050005/72257) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/160050005/72258) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/160050005/72259) - Lounge
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/160050005/72260) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160050005/72261) - Kitchen
- ![Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/160050005/72262) - Breakfast Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/160050005/72263) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/160050005/72264) - Dining Room
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72265) - Master Bedroom
- ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/160050005/72266) - En-Suite
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72267) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72268) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72269) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72270) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160050005/72271) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160050005/72272) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160050005/72273) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Focal Integrated](/listings/photos/160050005/72274) - Focal Integrated

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/160050005/72275) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 FIRSWOOD DRIVE, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QY | £230,000 | 27/01/2006 | 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 ENFIELD ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GF | £325,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU | £290,000 | 16/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 247 EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QH | £200,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 FOLLY LANE, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0AJ | £420,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL | £385,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 259 WORSLEY ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0YE | £380,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QT | £280,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 254 WORSLEY ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0YF | £388,750 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU | £250,000 | 07/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QT | £290,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL | £250,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CAMPBELL ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QG | £515,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU | £219,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL | £420,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL | £265,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 MEREDEW AVENUE, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QX | £267,500 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 1 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GY | £249,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU | £289,950 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £315,789 (18 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £263,657 (73 Semi-detached, M27, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +42.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,200

*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:** £3,788/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.9%
- **10y growth:** 73.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Salford; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 28.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 98.3%

## 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

99 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£230,000 Jan 2006

Price per m²

£3,788/m²

Local average

£263,657 (+42.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,307 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A fabulous extended four bedroom semi-detached property in South Swinton.

Located just off Folly Lane in South Swinton, walking distance to Monton, Worsley Village and the Bridgewater Canal. Great access into Manchester City Centre with the direct busway along the A580. Close to Campbell Road Park, with children's play area, football field, woodland and pathways leading through to Monton & Eccles. Links to local loopline walks leading to Worsley, Leigh and surrounding areas. Great schools and local amenities.

This stunning four bedroom extended property is well presented throughout and offers excellent family accommodation. In brief the property comprises: entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, breakfast room, modern fitted kitchen and integral garage. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en-suite, three further well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is a driveway providing ample off road parking and a good size rear garden with patio area.

Listed by

Swinton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 160050005

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/03/2025

Current heating cost: £1,162/year

Potential heating cost: £932/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,500

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

Focal Integrated

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£375,000	+63%
Sold	27/01/2006 (20 years ago)	£230,000	—

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
13 ENFIELD ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GF	£325,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
19 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU	£290,000	16/06/2025	Semi-detached
247 EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QH	£200,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
62 FOLLY LANE, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0AJ	£420,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
23 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL	£385,000	18/08/2022	Semi-detached
259 WORSLEY ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0YE	£380,000	14/07/2022	Semi-detached
48 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QT	£280,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
254 WORSLEY ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 0YF	£388,750	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
17 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU	£250,000	07/06/2022	Semi-detached
30 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QT	£290,000	24/02/2022	Semi-detached
9 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL	£250,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
17 CAMPBELL ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QG	£515,000	07/01/2022	Semi-detached
16 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU	£219,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
11 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL	£420,000	19/11/2021	Semi-detached
17 FIR ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5DL	£265,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
7 MEREDEW AVENUE, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5QX	£267,500	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
1 THORN ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GY	£249,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached
2 MAPLE ROAD, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M27 5GU	£289,950	30/07/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £315,789 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.9%

10y growth 73.4%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 28.3%

10y (index) 98.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,046/mo

Realistic £1,162/mo

Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Salford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Folly Lane/Morley Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Worsley Road/Folly Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Motor World	0.2 miles
Train station	Swinton (Manchester)	0.9 miles
Train station	Moorside	1.0 miles
Hospital	Oaklands Hospital	1.2 miles
Hospital	Salford Royal Hospital	1.4 miles
University	University of Salford Main Campus;University of Salford Frederick Road Campus	2.8 miles
University	University of Salford	2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Moorside Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Jul 2016
Moorside High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 2 Jul 2014
The Deans Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 23 Jul 2024
Barton Moss Education Centre	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
Chatsworth Futures Limited	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,250

Target investor price (1%) £116,200

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).