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APARTMENT 322

51 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M1 5EB

1 beds 1 baths 46 m² Listed 11 Mar 2026 (-87d)

£170,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 322, 51 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M1 5EB |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £130,000 Feb 2006 |

## Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

DESCRIPTION

Introducing a modern new development in Manchester, offering 6% rental yields and designed with high-spec fixtures and finishings. Located in a £1 billion regeneration zone in the popular M5 postcode, this property investment opportunity offers excellent capital growth potential in a prime waterfront location.

Developed by a leading UK property developer, the project features fantastic onsite facilities, including car parking, bicycle storage, and top-tier amenities such as a gym and resident's lounge. An onsite rental company ensures a hands-off investment experience, making this development a perfect choice for investors looking for quality, convenience, and strong returns.

With high tenant demand and a predicted 28.8% capital growth by 2028, Greater Manchester is one of the UK's best places to invest in property. This development is ideally located in Manchester's Salford area, with proximity to popular spots such as MediaCityUK making this a great investment for anyone looking to target the city's young professional market.

Enquire Today to Receive Floor Plans, Info Pack & Full Investment Breakdown!"

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173146736/64853) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 APARTMENT 322 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB | £130,000 | 03/02/2006 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 322 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB | £117,000 | 24/05/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 APARTMENT 408 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB | £202,500 | 07/01/2026 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 112 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EA | £315,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 105 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EA | £200,000 | 14/01/2025 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 817 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5ED | £475,000 | 30/05/2023 | Flat |
| 88 FLAT 18 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JW | £186,000 | 16/08/2022 | Flat |
| THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 618 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE | £265,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 316 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB | £250,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 808 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE | £190,000 | 21/04/2022 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 313 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB | £210,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 908 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE | £270,000 | 11/10/2021 | Flat |
| 88 FLAT 15 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JW | £240,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
| 51 APARTMENT 823 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5ED | £400,000 | 25/06/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £266,958 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £291,831 (53 Flat, M1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.7%

## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £399/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Bracken House, M1 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Lancaster House, M1 | £990/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, City Heights, M1 | £1,050/mo | 1 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Sir Howard Bernstein Approach, M15 | £1,582/mo | 1 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Princess Street, M1 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Jordan Street, M15 | £1,300/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, John Dalton St, M2 | £1,340/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,145/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £251/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.1%

*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:** -5.4%
- **10y growth:** 34%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.9%

## 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

46 m²

Last sold

£130,000 Feb 2006

Local average

£291,831 (-41.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,860 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

1-Bed Apartment With Attractive Onsite Amenities
Generate 6% Rental Yields
Convenient Resident Car Park and Bicycle Storage
Modern New Build Development
Desirable Onsite Facilities Such as Gym and Resident Lounge
4 Minute Metro Link to Deansgate
Located in Salford, Manchester
Award-Winning UK Developer
Onsite Rental Company
Enquire Now to Receive Info Pack and Financial Breakdown

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

DESCRIPTION

Introducing a modern new development in Manchester, offering 6% rental yields and designed with high-spec fixtures and finishings. Located in a £1 billion regeneration zone in the popular M5 postcode, this property investment opportunity offers excellent capital growth potential in a prime waterfront location.

Developed by a leading UK property developer, the project features fantastic onsite facilities, including car parking, bicycle storage, and top-tier amenities such as a gym and resident's lounge. An onsite rental company ensures a hands-off investment experience, making this development a perfect choice for investors looking for quality, convenience, and strong returns.

With high tenant demand and a predicted 28.8% capital growth by 2028, Greater Manchester is one of the UK's best places to invest in property. This development is ideally located in Manchester's Salford area, with proximity to popular spots such as MediaCityUK making this a great investment for anyone looking to target the city's young professional market.

Enquire Today to Receive Floor Plans, Info Pack & Full Investment Breakdown!"

Listed by

Manchester

RW Invest North Ltd

Reference: 173146736

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

11% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/02/2006 (20 years ago)	£130,000	+11.1%
Sold	24/05/2002 (24 years ago)	£117,000	—

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
51 APARTMENT 408 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB	£202,500	07/01/2026	Flat
51 APARTMENT 112 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EA	£315,000	19/12/2025	Flat
51 APARTMENT 105 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EA	£200,000	14/01/2025	Flat
51 APARTMENT 817 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5ED	£475,000	30/05/2023	Flat
88 FLAT 18 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JW	£186,000	16/08/2022	Flat
THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 618 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE	£265,000	24/06/2022	Flat
51 APARTMENT 316 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB	£250,000	27/05/2022	Flat
THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 808 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE	£190,000	21/04/2022	Flat
51 APARTMENT 313 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5EB	£210,000	21/12/2021	Flat
THE LOCK BUILDING, 41 APARTMENT 908 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5BE	£270,000	11/10/2021	Flat
88 FLAT 15 GREAT BRIDGEWATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5JW	£240,000	30/09/2021	Flat
51 APARTMENT 823 WHITWORTH STREET WEST, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 5ED	£400,000	25/06/2021	Flat

Area average: £266,958 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.4%

10y growth 34%

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

1y (index) -1.4%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 58.9%

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 West Pennine: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M1 5EB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Manchester City Centre, Whitworth Street West / Oxford Road Station (Stop A)	0.0 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's Local	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Manchester City Centre, Whitworth Street West (Stop E)	0.0 miles
Shop	Point to go	0.0 miles
Train station	Manchester Oxford Road	0.1 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus)	0.3 miles
Train station	Deansgate	0.4 miles
University	Manchester Metropolitan University – All Saints Campus	0.4 miles
Hospital	Manchester Royal Infirmary	1.0 miles
Hospital	Plymouth Grove Medical Centre	1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	5
Other theft	3
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	10

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
The Manchester Metropolitan University	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2014
Royal Northern College of Music	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Abbey College Manchester	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre	Nursery	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 22 Jul 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
Studio Flat, Bracken House, M1	£750/mo	1	0.15 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Lancaster House, M1	£990/mo	1	0.16 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, City Heights, M1	£1,050/mo	1	0.22 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Sir Howard Bernstein Approach, M15	£1,582/mo	1	0.22 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Princess Street, M1	£1,000/mo	1	0.23 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Jordan Street, M15	£1,300/mo	1	0.35 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, John Dalton St, M2	£1,340/mo	1	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,145/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.62%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

Gross yield 7.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.5×

Monthly cashflow £251/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.1%

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).