# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SK6 5EG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 ASHFIELD GROVE, STOCKPORT, MARPLE BRIDGE, GREATER MANCHESTER SK6 5EG |
| Price | £489,500 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £440,000 Oct 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/06/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £669/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/0843-3006-3206-9869-8200)

## Description

Situated within a peaceful CUL DE SAC in the highly desirable area of Marple Bridge, this BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED detached bungalow is READY TO MOVE INTO making it an ideal home for downsizers or those seeking comfortable, single-level living.

The property offers a MODERN INTERIOR and stylish décor throughout, featuring a welcoming lounge that opens seamlessly into a bright and airy CONSERVATORY, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The attractively fitted kitchen provides ample countertop and storage space, complemented by a convenient UTILITY ROOM. There are two well-proportioned DOUBLE bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom.

A delightful LOFT ROOM provides a versatile space that could easily serve as a comfortable office, a welcoming hobby room, or even a third bedroom, offering excellent flexibility to the home. The space is accessed via a standard staircase, ensuring practicality and ease of use.

Externally, the property boasts a DRIVEWAY providing off-road parking, a neat lawned front garden, and a LOW MAINTENANCE paved rear garden, ideal for enjoying the summer months.

Perfectly positioned to enjoy the charm of Marple Bridge, you’ll find local pubs, restaurants and independent shops just a short stroll away, along with Brabyns Park and Marple Locks for scenic walks. Marple Train Station is within walking distance, offering convenient links to Manchester City Centre and bus services provide easy access to the surrounding areas. For families reputable schools are close by such as Ludworth Primary and St Mary's Catholic Primary.

A superb opportunity to purchase a move-in ready bungalow in one of Marple Bridge’s most sought-after locations.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/90358146/1712830) - Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/90358146/1712831) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 ASHFIELD GROVE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5EG | £440,000 | 20/10/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 BANKSIDE CLOSE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5ET | £500,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 11 HOMER DRIVE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5DR | £438,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached |
| 21 BONINGTON RISE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5DW | £585,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 3 BONINGTON RISE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5DW | £600,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 MAYFIELD ROAD, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5EE | £410,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 MAYFIELD ROAD, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5EE | £415,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 22 GREENBANK ROAD, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5ED | £380,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 PEAR TREE CLOSE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5ER | £345,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 41 COTE GREEN LANE, MARPLE BRIDGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK6 5EB | £360,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £448,111 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £446,236 (50 Detached, SK6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.7%

## 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 Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Marple Bank Apartments, SK6 | £1,275/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Marple Bank Apartments, SK6 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Station Road, SK6 | £1,095/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Chadwick Street Marple, SK6 | £900/mo | 2 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Marple, SK6 | £850/mo | 2 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Stockport Road, SK6 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Turner Road, SK6 | £525/mo | 2 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,021/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £109,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,095/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 37.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-967/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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:** £6,993/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.5%
- **10y growth:** 19.4%

## 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)