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36 MERTON CRESCENT

STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK4 4SD

4 beds 2 baths 1,130 sq ft Listed 16 Apr 2026 (-109d)

£550,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK4 4SD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK4 4SD |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Floor area | 105 m² |
| Last sold | £380,395 Sep 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 31/08/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £295/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,550

### Recommendations
- E (£50)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0753-3839-7717-9703-6431)

## Description

Merton Crescent is situated within the exclusive Heaton Manor development in Heaton Moor built by Bellway Homes. This home is ideally located near one of the many parks on the estate and within easy walking distance to Heaton Moor Road where a host of local amenities can be found to include bars, retail outlets and excellent transport links. There are also a host of reputable primary and secondary schools will also make the location attractive to family buyers.

Entering through the front, the property itself is briefly comprised of: entrance hallway with downstairs WC and access to the integral garage, spacious living room to the front, open-plan kitchen/diner to the rear spanning the entire width of the home with modern fitted units, appliances and cupboards as well as integrated appliances. A separate utility room completes the floor.

Four well-proportioned bedrooms may be found upstairs with the doubles to the front boasting their own integrated wardrobes and an en-suite for the principal bedroom. The family bathroom completes the floor with a modern three-piece suite.

Externally, there is a paved driveway to the front offering off-street parking with more to be found in the integral garage, which offers opportunity for storage or conversion (subject to regulations/planning). To the rear, the garden is particularly generous for a property of this type and comprised of a mixture of lawn, some paving, decking to the rear and a beautiful outhouse to the corner including electric, double-glazing, and insulation.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174536468/147111) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174536468/147117) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD | £380,395 | 28/09/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 ALSTONE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AH | £565,000 | 21/08/2025 | Detached |
| 38 KINGSTON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SF | £615,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 38 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA | £570,000 | 12/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD | £667,500 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| 20 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA | £590,000 | 17/02/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 58 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD | £130,773 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 SHOREDITCH CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4RW | £560,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HEATON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5FL | £425,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 383 WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AQ | £697,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 44 ROXTON ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AY | £683,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 94 BUCKINGHAM ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4RB | £575,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 KENSINGTON CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SB | £550,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HEATON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5FL | £515,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD | £425,000 | 14/01/2022 | Other |
| 52 LANGDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AR | £450,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached |
| 27 KINGSTON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SF | £474,786 | 07/09/2021 | Detached |
| 18 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA | £510,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £407,758 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £555,699 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £578,643 (14 Detached, SK4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £995/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,105/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,216/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,500

*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:** £5,238/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 129.7%
- **10y growth:** 54.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stockport; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 63.7%

## 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

105 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£380,395 Sep 2017

Price per m²

£5,238/m²

Local average

£578,643 (-5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,573 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Freehold included and chain-free – Rare opportunity to purchase this absolutely immaculate four bedroom detached on a commanding plot in the corner of the ever-popular Heaton Manor estate in Heaton Moor. Offered to the market with a substantial outhouse with double-glazing, electric and insulation, the property is not to be missed with early viewings recommended.

Merton Crescent is situated within the exclusive Heaton Manor development in Heaton Moor built by Bellway Homes. This home is ideally located near one of the many parks on the estate and within easy walking distance to Heaton Moor Road where a host of local amenities can be found to include bars, retail outlets and excellent transport links. There are also a host of reputable primary and secondary schools will also make the location attractive to family buyers.

Entering through the front, the property itself is briefly comprised of: entrance hallway with downstairs WC and access to the integral garage, spacious living room to the front, open-plan kitchen/diner to the rear spanning the entire width of the home with modern fitted units, appliances and cupboards as well as integrated appliances. A separate utility room completes the floor.

Four well-proportioned bedrooms may be found upstairs with the doubles to the front boasting their own integrated wardrobes and an en-suite for the principal bedroom. The family bathroom completes the floor with a modern three-piece suite.

Externally, there is a paved driveway to the front offering off-street parking with more to be found in the integral garage, which offers opportunity for storage or conversion (subject to regulations/planning). To the rear, the garden is particularly generous for a property of this type and comprised of a mixture of lawn, some paving, decking to the rear and a beautiful outhouse to the corner including electric, double-glazing, and insulation.

Listed by

Heaton Moor

The Lomond Group

Reference: 174536468

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 01/09/2017

Expiry date: 31/08/2027

Current heating cost: £295/year

Potential heating cost: £302/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,550

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£550,000	+44.6%
Sold	28/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£380,395	—

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
2 ALSTONE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AH	£565,000	21/08/2025	Detached
38 KINGSTON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SF	£615,000	20/12/2023	Detached
38 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA	£570,000	12/09/2023	Detached
Same street 5 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD	£667,500	20/03/2023	Detached
20 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA	£590,000	17/02/2023	Detached
Same street 58 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD	£130,773	16/12/2022	Terraced
19 SHOREDITCH CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4RW	£560,000	16/12/2022	Detached
2 HEATON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5FL	£425,000	04/11/2022	Detached
383 WELLINGTON ROAD NORTH, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AQ	£697,000	14/10/2022	Detached
44 ROXTON ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AY	£683,000	23/09/2022	Detached
94 BUCKINGHAM ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4RB	£575,000	26/08/2022	Detached
2 KENSINGTON CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SB	£550,000	25/08/2022	Detached
9 HEATON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5FL	£515,000	10/03/2022	Detached
Same street 19 MERTON CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SD	£425,000	14/01/2022	Other
52 LANGDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 5AR	£450,000	22/11/2021	Detached
27 KINGSTON GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SF	£474,786	07/09/2021	Detached
18 HARROW DRIVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4SA	£510,000	12/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £407,758 (3 sales)

Area average: £555,699 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 129.7%

10y growth 54.5%

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

1y (index) 3.6%

5y (index) 24.4%

10y (index) 63.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £995/mo

Realistic £1,105/mo

Optimistic £1,216/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stockport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £760/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK4 4SD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Heaton Chapel, Wellington Road N / opposite Milwain Drive	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Heaton Chapel, Wellington Road North / near Milwain Drive	0.2 miles
Shop	The Bridal Suite	0.2 miles
Shop	M'alyna	0.2 miles
Train station	Heaton Chapel	0.4 miles
Hospital	Newlands Care Home	0.6 miles
Train station	Levenshulme	1.0 miles
University	University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus	1.5 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	1.5 miles
Hospital	Kinnaird House (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust)	1.7 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
Heaton School	Other	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Jun 2024
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Sep 2014
Covenant Christian School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Mar 2024
Broadstone Hall Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 6 Oct 2022
Levenshulme High School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 15 Nov 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%

Max investor price (0.8%) £138,125

Target investor price (1%) £110,500

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).