For sale Flat

FLAT 1605

BLADE TOWER, 15, SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M15 4XN

2 beds 2 baths 883 sq ft Listed 27 May 2026 (-56d)

£360,000

Reduced on 8 Jun 2026

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (M15 4XN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1605, BLADE TOWER, 15, SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M15 4XN |
| Price | £360,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 82 m² |
| Last sold | £342,797 Aug 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/07/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £221/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-3475-0030-2607-4555)

## Description

Luxury 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom 16th floor apartment at The Blade, offering high-end finishes, premium amenities, and a prime Manchester city centre location near Deansgate.

A stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment set on the 16th floor of The Blade, one of Manchester’s most sought-after developments.

Finished to a high standard throughout, this impressive home offers a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area with sleek modern units, Bosch appliances, and a built-in wine fridge. Both bedrooms are generous doubles, with the principal bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite, alongside a stylish main bathroom.

Residents enjoy an outstanding range of on-site facilities including a fully equipped gym with dedicated fitness studio, sauna and steam room, 24-hour concierge, co-working space, residents’ lounge, and a beautifully designed rooftop terrace perfect for catching the afternoon sun. There’s also a landscaped community park at ground level, adding a rare sense of green space in the city.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Manchester city centre, you’re just moments from a wide selection of shops, bars, and restaurants, with excellent transport links nearby - Deansgate station is less than a 2-minute walk away.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/88969350/1027100) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88969350/1027101) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BLADE TOWER, 15 FLAT 1605 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4XN | £342,797 | 14/08/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CASTLEGATE, 2 FLAT 507 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QG | £350,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| CASTLEGATE, 2 FLAT 410 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QG | £210,000 | 08/01/2026 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 1901 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG | £357,000 | 02/12/2025 | Flat |
| 2A FLAT B603 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SB | £430,000 | 20/05/2025 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 1108 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZF | £429,000 | 06/09/2024 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 1111 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE | £420,000 | 18/12/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 902 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZD | £400,000 | 12/12/2023 | Flat |
| MIDDLE WAREHOUSE APARTMENT 412 CASTLE QUAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NT | £200,500 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 1512 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG | £385,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| 2A FLAT A606 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SA | £279,000 | 10/08/2023 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 1603 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG | £263,900 | 12/05/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 806 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZD | £295,000 | 12/01/2023 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 1604 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE | £570,000 | 06/01/2023 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 2711 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZH | £420,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 1506 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE | £282,915 | 05/12/2022 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 708 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZF | £335,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat |
| 2A FLAT A607 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SA | £424,950 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| 141 FLAT 1912 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG | £385,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| 2A FLAT B1904 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SD | £685,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 1802 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE | £1,597,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £435,963 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £238,299 (77 Flat, M15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +51.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/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, Blade Tower, M15 | £1,898/mo | 2 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Owen St, M15 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,874/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £187,400

*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 £1,874/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £244/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.8%

*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:** £4,390/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -25.8%
- **10y growth:** 22.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.4%

## 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

Floor area

82 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£342,797 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£4,390/m²

Local average

£238,299 (+51.1%)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom
16th Floor
Bosch appliances and wine fridge
Bright open-plan living, kitchen & dining area
Residents’ lounge & co-working spaces
24 hour concierge
Residents’ gym, sauna, and steam room
Less than 2 minutes from Deansgate station
Rooftop terrace & gardens
Surrounded by bars, restaurants, and shops

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Luxury 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom 16th floor apartment at The Blade, offering high-end finishes, premium amenities, and a prime Manchester city centre location near Deansgate.

A stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment set on the 16th floor of The Blade, one of Manchester’s most sought-after developments.

Finished to a high standard throughout, this impressive home offers a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area with sleek modern units, Bosch appliances, and a built-in wine fridge. Both bedrooms are generous doubles, with the principal bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite, alongside a stylish main bathroom.

Residents enjoy an outstanding range of on-site facilities including a fully equipped gym with dedicated fitness studio, sauna and steam room, 24-hour concierge, co-working space, residents’ lounge, and a beautifully designed rooftop terrace perfect for catching the afternoon sun. There’s also a landscaped community park at ground level, adding a rare sense of green space in the city.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Manchester city centre, you’re just moments from a wide selection of shops, bars, and restaurants, with excellent transport links nearby - Deansgate station is less than a 2-minute walk away.

Listed by

Manchester

NPP Lettings Ltd

Reference: 88969350

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/07/2023

Expiry date: 04/07/2033

Current heating cost: £221/year

Potential heating cost: £221/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£360,000	+5%
Sold	14/08/2023 (2 years ago)	£342,797	—

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
CASTLEGATE, 2 FLAT 507 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QG	£350,000	09/01/2026	Flat
CASTLEGATE, 2 FLAT 410 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QG	£210,000	08/01/2026	Flat
141 FLAT 1901 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG	£357,000	02/12/2025	Flat
2A FLAT B603 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SB	£430,000	20/05/2025	Flat
141 FLAT 1108 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZF	£429,000	06/09/2024	Flat
16 FLAT 1111 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE	£420,000	18/12/2023	Flat
16 FLAT 902 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZD	£400,000	12/12/2023	Flat
MIDDLE WAREHOUSE APARTMENT 412 CASTLE QUAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NT	£200,500	07/12/2023	Flat
141 FLAT 1512 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG	£385,000	31/10/2023	Flat
2A FLAT A606 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SA	£279,000	10/08/2023	Flat
141 FLAT 1603 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG	£263,900	12/05/2023	Flat
16 FLAT 806 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZD	£295,000	12/01/2023	Flat
16 FLAT 1604 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE	£570,000	06/01/2023	Flat
141 FLAT 2711 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZH	£420,000	21/12/2022	Flat
16 FLAT 1506 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE	£282,915	05/12/2022	Flat
141 FLAT 708 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZF	£335,000	29/11/2022	Flat
2A FLAT A607 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SA	£424,950	18/11/2022	Flat
141 FLAT 1912 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZG	£385,000	11/11/2022	Flat
2A FLAT B1904 CHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SD	£685,000	04/11/2022	Flat
16 FLAT 1802 SILVERCROFT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4ZE	£1,597,000	28/10/2022	Flat

Area average: £435,963 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -25.8%

10y growth 22.5%

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

1y (index) 3.7%

5y (index) 12.9%

10y (index) 43.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £859/mo

Realistic £954/mo

Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Postcode area M → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Richmond & Hambleton: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M15 4XN

Address

New Jackson, City Centre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, M15 4XL, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	CHESTER Road/Castlegate	0.1 miles
Shop	Deansgate Square General Store	0.1 miles
Shop	CLNQ	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Chorlton Road/Chester Road	0.1 miles
Train station	Deansgate	0.2 miles
Train station	Manchester Oxford Road	0.5 miles
University	Manchester Metropolitan University	0.7 miles
University	Manchester School of Art	0.7 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.9 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Drugs	1
Total incidents	3

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
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2023
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2014
Rolls Crescent Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 20 May 2015
Old Trafford Community Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Loreto College	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

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, Blade Tower, M15	£1,898/mo	2	0.01 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Owen St, M15	£1,850/mo	2	0.15 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,874/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £234,250

Target investor price (1%) £187,400

Gross yield 6.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16×

Monthly cashflow £244/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.8%

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).