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25A

STANLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, WHALLEY RANGE, GREATER MANCHESTER M16 8HS

3 beds 1 baths 1,001 sq ft Listed 21 Sep 2020 (-2088d)

£320,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M16 8HS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 25A, STANLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, WHALLEY RANGE, GREATER MANCHESTER M16 8HS |
| Price | £320,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 93 m² |
| Last sold | £320,000 Jan 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £988/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,400

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£900)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8694-7522-1560-6923-0992)

## Description

The Property

**HUGE PLOT**Check out this unique, charming and well-kept three bedroom semi-detached home situated on an extremely generous south facing plot. The property boasts three good sized bedrooms, large reception room, a recently refurbished large kitchen/breakfast perfect for all of the family.

Situated in the heart of leafy Whalley Range, close to Alexandra Park, local shops, schools, eateries, amenities and all major transport links.

Properties with this much land rarely come to market in this area. Early viewings are highly recommended!

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.

If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/97483676/405018) - Front
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405019) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405023) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405027) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/97483676/405030) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/97483676/405034) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/97483676/405037) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/97483676/405042) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/97483676/405046) - Bedroom Two
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/97483676/405049) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/97483676/405052) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/97483676/405055) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/97483676/405057) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405059) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405062) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405063) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/97483676/405066) - Rear Garden
- ![Driveway](/listings/photos/97483676/405069) - Driveway

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/97483676/405072) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/97483676/405077) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25A STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £320,000 | 29/01/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 25A STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £260,000 | 23/08/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 25A STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £150,000 | 13/09/2006 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 177 WITHINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8EF | £420,000 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £325,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 40 FLAT 2 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £189,000 | 26/09/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 25B STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £335,000 | 17/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £640,000 | 30/01/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] STRADA APARTMENTS, 30 - 32 FLAT 6 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £231,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 29 VICTORIA ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8GP | £480,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] STRADA APARTMENTS, 30 - 32 FLAT 8 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £220,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] WELLER COURT, 38 APARTMENT 20 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS | £195,000 | 25/11/2021 | Flat |
| 19 VICTORIA ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8GP | £395,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £305,000 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £431,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £441,448 (24 Semi-detached, M16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,214/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,349/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £134,900

*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:** £3,441/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.3%
- **10y growth:** 105.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 84.8%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£320,000 Jan 2021

Price per m²

£3,441/m²

Local average

£441,448 (-27.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,699 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Huge Rear Garden
Huge Plot
Large Driveway
Well Presented
Sought After Location
Three Bed Semi-Detached House
Great Transport Links
Close To Local Amenities

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes, Driveway
Garden: Private garden, Yes

Description

The Property
HUGE PLOTCheck out this unique, charming and well-kept three bedroom semi-detached home situated on an extremely generous south facing plot. The property boasts three good sized bedrooms, large reception room, a recently refurbished large kitchen/breakfast perfect for all of the family.

Situated in the heart of leafy Whalley Range, close to Alexandra Park, local shops, schools, eateries, amenities and all major transport links.

Properties with this much land rarely come to market in this area. Early viewings are highly recommended!

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

Listed by

covering Manchester

Purplebricks

Reference: 97483676

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/02/2014

Current heating cost: £988/year

Potential heating cost: £642/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,400

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£900)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

epc

Price history

113% since 2006

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£320,000	+23.1%
Sold	23/08/2018 (7 years ago)	£260,000	+73.3%
Sold	13/09/2006 (19 years ago)	£150,000	—

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
177 WITHINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8EF	£420,000	16/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 37 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£325,000	15/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 40 FLAT 2 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£189,000	26/09/2024	Flat
Same street 25B STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£335,000	17/06/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 26 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£640,000	30/01/2024	Semi-detached
Same street STRADA APARTMENTS, 30 - 32 FLAT 6 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£231,000	23/11/2022	Flat
29 VICTORIA ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8GP	£480,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street STRADA APARTMENTS, 30 - 32 FLAT 8 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£220,000	20/06/2022	Flat
Same street WELLER COURT, 38 APARTMENT 20 STANLEY ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8HS	£195,000	25/11/2021	Flat
19 VICTORIA ROAD, WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 8GP	£395,000	30/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £305,000 (7 sales)

Area average: £431,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.3%

10y growth 105.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 23.5%

10y (index) 84.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,214/mo

Realistic £1,349/mo

Optimistic £1,484/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M16 8HS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Withington Road/Burford Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Azam News	0.2 miles
University	University of Manchester	1.0 miles
University	Manchester Metropolitan University - Birley Fields Campus	1.2 miles
Hospital	Manchester University Hospitals (central site)	1.5 miles
Hospital	Manchester Royal Infirmary	1.5 miles
Train station	Deansgate	1.7 miles
Train station	Manchester Oxford Road	1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Total incidents	4

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 Margaret's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 13 Sep 2023
St Bede's College	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
William Hulme's Grammar School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2019
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £168,625

Target investor price (1%) £134,900

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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