Let Terraced

202 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE

3 beds 1 baths 990 sq ft Listed 22 Jan 2015 (-4173d)

£595 pcm

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for rent (M40 5EE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 202 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE |
| Price | £595 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £49,500 Mar 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/04/2036
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,200

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2781-3031-8751-9316-2770)

## Description

The property is located within easy access of local shops & transport links. Within walking distance of local primary & secondary schools & 10 minutes away from the M60 motorway.

The property comprises of an entrance hall, 2 spacious reception rooms all fitted with laminate flooring. A stunning family size kitchen with integrated appliances & a built in hob/oven.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms (2 double 1 single) each fitted with carpet & a light neutral decor.

The bathroom is of a very high standard & includes all modern tling with a spacious walk in shower.

Subject to £100 Application Fee

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10807771
- **Address:** 202 Lightbowne Road, MANCHESTER, M40 5EE
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/02/2015
- **Work Completed:** 22/01/2015
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8821849
- **Address:** 202 Lightbowne Road, MANCHESTER, M40 5EE
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/04/2012
- **Work Completed:** 09/04/2012
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,217/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,352/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/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 Detached House, Wilfred St, M40 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Ivy St, M40 | £995/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Mapledon Road, M9 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Worsley Avenue, M40 | £1,412/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Oldham Road, M40 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,220/mo (5 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,412/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2847.7%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,243/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8647.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £6/m²

## 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

Floor area

92 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedroom Terrace
Well Presented Throughout
Fitted Kitchen With Appliances
Excellent Location
Modern Bathroom
Double Glazed Windows
Gas Central Heating
DHSS Considered

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

The property is located within easy access of local shops & transport links. Within walking distance of local primary & secondary schools & 10 minutes away from the M60 motorway.

The property comprises of an entrance hall, 2 spacious reception rooms all fitted with laminate flooring. A stunning family size kitchen with integrated appliances & a built in hob/oven.
Upstairs are 3 bedrooms (2 double 1 single) each fitted with carpet & a light neutral decor.
The bathroom is of a very high standard & includes all modern tling with a spacious walk in shower.

Subject to £100 Application Fee

Listed by

Manchester

Brentwood Lettings

Reference: 33423840

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/04/2026

Expiry date: 05/04/2036

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,200

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
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)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10807771

Property Details

Street: 202 Lightbowne Road

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M40 5EE

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 09/02/2015

Work Completed: 22/01/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8821849

Property Details

Street: 202 Lightbowne Road

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M40 5EE

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 30/04/2012

Work Completed: 09/04/2012

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.

Rental Range

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

Low £1,217/mo

Realistic £1,352/mo

Optimistic £1,487/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Moston, Lightbowne Road / near Brendon Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Moston, Lightbowne Road / near Hugo Street	0.1 miles
Shop	The First Class Experience	0.4 miles
Shop	S & Z Newsagent	0.4 miles
Train station	Moston	1.4 miles
Train station	Manchester Victoria	2.5 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	2.5 miles
University	University of Law	2.7 miles
Hospital	Shiv Lodge Medical Centre	3.6 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	3.8 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
St Dunstan's RC Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 21 Apr 2016
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School	Other	0.2 miles	Inadequate — 24 Feb 2023
Lily Lane Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Inadequate — 18 Jul 2022
Co-op Academy Broadhurst	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 Nov 2017
Moston Lane Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2022

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 Detached House, Wilfred St, M40	£1,450/mo	3	0.25 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ivy St, M40	£995/mo	3	0.38 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Mapledon Road, M9	£1,595/mo	3	0.42 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Worsley Avenue, M40	£1,412/mo	3	0.48 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Oldham Road, M40	£650/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,220/mo (5 listings)