# 2 bedroom flat for sale (WA14 4DT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 56 m² | | Last sold | £230,000 Apr 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 07/02/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £295/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,523 ### Recommendations - C (£15 - £30) - L2 (£1,200 - £1,800) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8407-5285-2629-4107-0283) ## Description Jordan Fishwick are pleased to present for sale this impressive apartment which occupies the second floor of the development, and features picturesque views of John Leigh Park and beyond from the south facing balcony. Walking distance into the Town Centre and Train/Metrolink station. Accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance vestibule with two handy storage/cloaks cupboards, welcoming hallway with additional storage cupboard, well-appointed fitted kitchen, and a fabulous dual-aspect living/dining room with door opening to the private balcony. There are 2 well-presented double bedrooms, and a superb bathroom with white suite along with numerous storage cupboards. Externally there is residents parking, and the development sits within well established and beautifully maintained communal gardens. Garages are available to rent from the management company, subject to availability. Available to owner occupiers only (not suitable for investors). Viewing highly recommended. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £230,000 | 16/04/2025 | Flat | | 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £200,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat | | 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £163,500 | 04/06/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £225,000 | 24/03/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £250,000 | 16/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £188,000 | 06/01/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,500 | 05/11/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] 41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £242,500 | 25/03/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] 30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £215,000 | 02/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat | | BURLINGTON COURT 10 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT | £225,000 | 25/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £227,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat | | BURLINGTON COURT 7 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT | £240,500 | 11/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat | | 13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £310,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat | | 23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 15/11/2021 | Other | | [Same street] 18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat | | BURLINGTON COURT 6 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT | £186,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £205,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 16 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £175,000 | 07/09/2021 | Flat | | 49 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,500 | 23/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £219,467 (15 sales) **Area average:** £245,333 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £359,565 (55 Flat, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -36% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14 | £1,075/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £329/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.9% *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:** £4,107/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -33.9% - **10y growth:** 80.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.6% - **5y growth (index):** 6.8% - **10y growth (index):** 40.9% ## 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)