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APARTMENT 534

6 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 3AE

2 beds 2 baths Listed 30 Apr 2026 (-117d)

£300,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 534, 6 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 3AE |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £260,000 Dec 2014 |

## Description

Leftbank is a minutes' walk from Deansgate and only a short walk to Castlefield. Situated close to plenty of great restaurants, bars and great transport links in and around the City Centre, this property is in the perfect location for those who want city living and multiple transport links around the city.

GENERAL:

Rental Yield: 6% (Based on expected rental price of £1500pcm)

Service charge is £4288 per annum (this includes Building Insurance)

Car Park Service Charge: £180 per annum

Ground Rent: £200 per annum

Ground Rent Review Period: Doubles every 25 years (capped to comply with legislation), payable half-yearly.

Lease: 155 years (less 3 months) from 3 May 2001

Square Footage:  887 sq.ft / 82.4 sq.m

Council Tax Band: C

Management Company: Rendall & Rittner

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87920895/1945938) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87920895/1945940) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 APARTMENT 534 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AE | £260,000 | 19/12/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 APARTMENT 402 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ | £405,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 2901 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GR | £360,000 | 10/06/2025 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 1016 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH | £295,000 | 30/07/2024 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 1013 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH | £310,000 | 23/02/2024 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 1221 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH | £180,000 | 13/02/2024 | Flat |
| 18 APARTMENT 508 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ | £255,500 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 715 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG | £260,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 209 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GN | £230,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 521 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG | £210,000 | 08/09/2023 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 1305 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP | £265,000 | 10/07/2023 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 422 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG | £270,000 | 30/06/2023 | Flat |
| 6 APARTMENT 1028 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AF | £250,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 220 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG | £205,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| 12 APARTMENT 1322 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH | £280,000 | 24/02/2023 | Flat |
| 18 APARTMENT 812 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ | £290,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 608 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GN | £265,482 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 1010 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP | £325,023 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 1203 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP | £266,175 | 29/11/2022 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 1006 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP | £339,671 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 29 APARTMENT 1905 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GQ | £268,155 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £276,500 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £283,659 (357 Flat, M3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,222/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,358/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,494/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/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, Quebec Building, M3 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Local Blackfriars, M3 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,425/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £178,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,500

*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 £1,425/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £76/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -15.9%
- **10y growth:** 28.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.3%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (129 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

Last sold

£260,000 Dec 2014

Local average

£283,659 (+5.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,378 of 33,755)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Incredible Water Views
5th Floor Position
Two Double Bedrooms
Secure Allocated Parking Space
Two private Balconies
24hr Concierge
Located in the Heart of Spinningfields
Minutes Walk to Deansgate

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Julie Twist Properties are delighted to welcome to the market this beautifully presented apartment in Leftbank - a development situated in the heart of Spinningfields. Positioned on the fifth floor, the apartment boasts incredible water views which can be enjoyed from two private balconies. The apartment offers a spacious living area and a fully fitted kitchen, complete with integrated appliances and breakfast bar. There are two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes to both, plus an ensuite to the primary bedroom, and a further three-piece bathroom with an additional storage cupboard. The property also comes complete with a secure allocated parking space.
Leftbank is a minutes' walk from Deansgate and only a short walk to Castlefield. Situated close to plenty of great restaurants, bars and great transport links in and around the City Centre, this property is in the perfect location for those who want city living and multiple transport links around the city.
GENERAL:

Rental Yield: 6% (Based on expected rental price of £1500pcm)

Service charge is £4288 per annum (this includes Building Insurance)

Car Park Service Charge: £180 per annum

Ground Rent: £200 per annum

Ground Rent Review Period: Doubles every 25 years (capped to comply with legislation), payable half-yearly.

Lease: 155 years (less 3 months) from 3 May 2001

Square Footage: 887 sq.ft / 82.4 sq.m

Council Tax Band: C

Management Company: Rendall & Rittner

Listed by

Manchester

Julie Twist Properties

Reference: 87920895

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~7,092 m² (1.75 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£300,000	+15.4%
Sold	19/12/2014 (11 years ago)	£260,000	—

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
18 APARTMENT 402 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ	£405,000	19/12/2025	Flat
29 APARTMENT 2901 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GR	£360,000	10/06/2025	Flat
12 APARTMENT 1016 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH	£295,000	30/07/2024	Flat
12 APARTMENT 1013 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH	£310,000	23/02/2024	Flat
12 APARTMENT 1221 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH	£180,000	13/02/2024	Flat
18 APARTMENT 508 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ	£255,500	20/12/2023	Flat
12 APARTMENT 715 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG	£260,000	27/10/2023	Flat
29 APARTMENT 209 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GN	£230,000	20/10/2023	Flat
12 APARTMENT 521 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG	£210,000	08/09/2023	Flat
29 APARTMENT 1305 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP	£265,000	10/07/2023	Flat
12 APARTMENT 422 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG	£270,000	30/06/2023	Flat
6 APARTMENT 1028 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AF	£250,000	16/06/2023	Flat
12 APARTMENT 220 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AG	£205,000	09/06/2023	Flat
12 APARTMENT 1322 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AH	£280,000	24/02/2023	Flat
18 APARTMENT 812 LEFTBANK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 3AJ	£290,000	10/02/2023	Flat
29 APARTMENT 608 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GN	£265,482	22/12/2022	Flat
29 APARTMENT 1010 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP	£325,023	12/12/2022	Flat
29 APARTMENT 1203 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP	£266,175	29/11/2022	Flat
29 APARTMENT 1006 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GP	£339,671	25/11/2022	Flat
29 APARTMENT 1905 NEW BAILEY STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5GQ	£268,155	18/11/2022	Flat

Area average: £276,500 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -15.9%

10y growth 28.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -2%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 56.3%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company) Company-owned (Overseas company)

Company: INDIGO COMMERCIAL CONCERNS LTD (08107699)

Rental Range

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

Low £1,222/mo

Realistic £1,358/mo

Optimistic £1,494/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M3 3AE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Gartside Street/Manchester Crown Court	0.1 miles
Shop	Mr	0.1 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	0.1 miles
Bus stop	New Quay Street/Irwell Bridge	0.1 miles
Train station	Salford Central	0.1 miles
Train station	Deansgate	0.5 miles
University	University of Law	0.6 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	0.7 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.7 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Public order	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	6

Within 1 mile during Jun 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 Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Oct 2023
Abbey College Manchester	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2022
Chetham's School of Music	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
The Friars Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024

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, Quebec Building, M3	£1,250/mo	2	0.33 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Local Blackfriars, M3	£1,600/mo	2	0.35 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,425/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%

Max investor price (0.8%) £178,125

Target investor price (1%) £142,500

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×

Monthly cashflow £76/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).