For sale Flat

3 SIMPSONS COURT

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 6PX

2 beds 1 baths 409 sq ft Listed 21 May 2026 (-96d)

£69,950

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (SK11 6PX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 6PX |
| Price | £69,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 38 m² |
| Last sold | £69,950 Oct 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £923/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,300

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- L2 (£1,200 - £2,400)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2122-4750-6827-1881-1761)

## Description

Located on the ground floor, the accommodation briefly comprises; an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two generously sized bedrooms, and a shower room. The property further benefits from uPVC double glazing throughout and is heated via electric storage heaters. Externally, Simpsons Court enjoys attractive communal grounds together with residents’ parking, further enhancing the appeal of this friendly and well-maintained development.

The property is available on a 70% shared ownership basis for £69,950, with the Housing Association retaining the remaining 30% share. Importantly, there is no rent payable on the retained share, with only a management charge of £147.75 per calendar month.

**Secure Communal Entrance** - A secure entrance vestibule and communal hall providing safe and easy access from Great King Street and Pierce Street.

**Ground Floor** -

**Entrance Hall** - Security intercom system.  Built-in cupboard housing the Ariston water heater.  Further built-in storage cupboard.  Electric storage heater.

**Living Room** - 4.52m x 2.84m (14'10 x 9'4) - Ceiling cornice.  T.V. aerial point.  uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevation.  Electric storage heater.

**Kitchen** - 3.51m x 1.55m (11'6 x 5'1) - Single drainer staineless steel sink with mixer tap and base unit below.  An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks.  Electric cooker point with extractor hood over.  Space for a free-standing fridge/freezer.  Plumbing for automatic washing machine.  uPVC double glazed window.

**Bedroom One** - 4.85m x 3.51m reducing to 2.67m (15'11 x 11'6 redu - uPVC double glazed window.  Electric storage heater.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.51m x 1.98m (11'6 x 6'6) - uPVC double glazed window.  Electric storage heater.

**Shower Room** - The white suite comprises a fully tiled cubicle with Mira electric shower over, a washbasin with tiled splashbacks and vanity storage cupboard below and a low suite W.C.  Extractor fan.  Electric shaver point.

**Outside** -

**Parking** - There is limited parking for the residents of Simpsons Court.

**Tenure & Management** - Leasehold - A term of 99 years from 1989. There is a monthly management fee of £147.75. This includes buildings insurance and grounds maintenance.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88769748/574599) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13578078
- **Address:** 3 Simpsons Court, Great King Street, SK11 6PX
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/05/2019
- **Work Completed:** 13/05/2019
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PX | £69,950 | 26/10/2022 | Flat |
| 3 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PX | £40,000 | 03/10/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BIRCH HOUSE APARTMENT 3 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AP | £155,000 | 20/03/2026 | Flat |
| BIRCH HOUSE APARTMENT 4 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AP | £215,000 | 13/03/2026 | Flat |
| THE TOWER HOUSE 9 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6GH | £163,000 | 11/07/2025 | Flat |
| 11B BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG | £105,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 11C BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG | £110,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 11A BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG | £128,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 64 FLAT 2 CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6DY | £105,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| TOWER HOUSE 4 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6GH | £126,000 | 19/05/2022 | Flat |
| 36 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PY | £432,500 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 10 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £140,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 212 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £122,500 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 313 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £147,500 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 409 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £195,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 120 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £120,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 105 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £120,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 316 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £125,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 209 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £122,500 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 202 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £145,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 404 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £195,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |
| CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 103 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY | £120,000 | 16/02/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £154,600 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £159,755 (19 Flat, SK11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -56.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.4% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,200

*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:** £1,841/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.7%
- **10y growth:** 32.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.4%

## 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 (62 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

38 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£69,950 Oct 2022

Price per m²

£1,841/m²

Local average

£159,755 (-56.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,377 of 33,755)

Street crime

325 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Situated jus outside of Macclesfield town centre, Simpsons Court is a retirement apartment for the over 60s, offering comfortable and convenient living within a highly regarded development. Ideally positioned within walking distance to a wide range of shops, services, and transport links, the property provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle with everything close at hand.

Located on the ground floor, the accommodation briefly comprises; an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two generously sized bedrooms, and a shower room. The property further benefits from uPVC double glazing throughout and is heated via electric storage heaters. Externally, Simpsons Court enjoys attractive communal grounds together with residents’ parking, further enhancing the appeal of this friendly and well-maintained development.

The property is available on a 70% shared ownership basis for £69,950, with the Housing Association retaining the remaining 30% share. Importantly, there is no rent payable on the retained share, with only a management charge of £147.75 per calendar month.

Secure Communal Entrance - A secure entrance vestibule and communal hall providing safe and easy access from Great King Street and Pierce Street.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Security intercom system. Built-in cupboard housing the Ariston water heater. Further built-in storage cupboard. Electric storage heater.

Living Room - 4.52m x 2.84m (14'10 x 9'4) - Ceiling cornice. T.V. aerial point. uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevation. Electric storage heater.

Kitchen - 3.51m x 1.55m (11'6 x 5'1) - Single drainer staineless steel sink with mixer tap and base unit below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Electric cooker point with extractor hood over. Space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. uPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom One - 4.85m x 3.51m reducing to 2.67m (15'11 x 11'6 redu - uPVC double glazed window. Electric storage heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.51m x 1.98m (11'6 x 6'6) - uPVC double glazed window. Electric storage heater.

Shower Room - The white suite comprises a fully tiled cubicle with Mira electric shower over, a washbasin with tiled splashbacks and vanity storage cupboard below and a low suite W.C. Extractor fan. Electric shaver point.

Outside -

Parking - There is limited parking for the residents of Simpsons Court.

Tenure & Management - Leasehold - A term of 99 years from 1989. There is a monthly management fee of £147.75. This includes buildings insurance and grounds maintenance.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 88769748

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/05/2026

Expiry date: 27/05/2036

Current heating cost: £923/year

Potential heating cost: £529/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,300

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £2,400)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

3 simpsons court - all floors (1).JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13578078

Property Details

Street: 3 Simpsons Court

Town: Great King Street

Postcode: SK11 6PX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 27/05/2019

Work Completed: 13/05/2019

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.

Price history

75% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£69,950	0%
Sold	26/10/2022 (3 years ago)	£69,950	+74.9%
Sold	03/10/2016 (9 years ago)	£40,000	—

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
BIRCH HOUSE APARTMENT 3 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AP	£155,000	20/03/2026	Flat
BIRCH HOUSE APARTMENT 4 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AP	£215,000	13/03/2026	Flat
THE TOWER HOUSE 9 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6GH	£163,000	11/07/2025	Flat
11B BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG	£105,000	23/11/2022	Flat
11C BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG	£110,000	23/11/2022	Flat
11A BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6EG	£128,000	23/11/2022	Flat
64 FLAT 2 CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6DY	£105,000	31/08/2022	Flat
TOWER HOUSE 4 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6GH	£126,000	19/05/2022	Flat
36 BRIDGE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PY	£432,500	29/04/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 10 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£140,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 212 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£122,500	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 313 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£147,500	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 409 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£195,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 120 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£120,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 105 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£120,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 316 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£125,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 209 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£122,500	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 202 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£145,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 404 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£195,000	16/02/2022	Flat
CRAVEN HOUSE APARTMENT 103 CHURCHILL WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6AY	£120,000	16/02/2022	Flat

Area average: £154,600 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.7%

10y growth 32.6%

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

1y (index) -0.3%

5y (index) 10.2%

10y (index) 31.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £884/mo

Realistic £982/mo

Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK11 6PX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Appleblinds	0.1 miles
Shop	Asda Express	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Macclesfield, Churchill Way / Tesco	0.1 miles
Train station	Macclesfield	0.3 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	0.7 miles
Train station	Prestbury	2.4 miles
Hospital	Corbar hall	8.6 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	8.8 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	125
Shoplifting	53
Public order	36
Anti-social behaviour	29
Other theft	17
Criminal damage and arson	14
Drugs	11
Vehicle crime	11
Burglary	9
Other crime	8
Bicycle theft	4
Possession of weapons	4
Robbery	4
Total incidents	325

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
Parkroyal Community School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2017
The Fermain Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jul 2018
All Hallows Catholic College	Secondary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Macclesfield College	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
The Macclesfield Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £122,750

Target investor price (1%) £98,200

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).

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