Sold STC Semi-detached

166 HEMPSHAW LANE

STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK1 4LP

3 beds 1 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 4 Feb 2026 (-131d)

£280,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK1 4LP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 166 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK1 4LP |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 97 m² |
| Last sold | £146,500 Jun 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/01/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,414/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,135

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- G (£220 - £250)
- X (£3,600 - £4,800)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2447-1111-1241-5152-3754)

## Description

A surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached family home, enhanced by a highly versatile loft room ideal for a variety of uses.

The property features a bright conservatory, attractive gardens, and the benefit of private off street parking, offering move?in ready accommodation throughout.

Positioned on Hempshaw Lane and set back in an elevated spot from the main road, this home will appeal to both couples and families. It enjoys easy access to local amenities, well regarded schools, and excellent transport links into Stockport and beyond.

Accommodation comprises:- to the ground floor, reception hallway, principle living room, separate dining room open to modern kitchen and access conservatory which opens onto the rear garden. To the first floor, three bedrooms and family bathroom with access to the loft room.

Externally, gardens to the front and rear with private off street parking also to the rear.

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 166 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP | £146,500 | 12/06/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 166 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP | £142,500 | 01/07/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA | £282,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £226,500 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £262,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 135 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP | £215,000 | 22/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £262,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £204,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HULME STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4PR | £214,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 FEDORA CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FW | £200,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 WINDERMERE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NF | £228,500 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £150,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 WINDERMERE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NF | £200,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 STRAWBERRY AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FU | £257,500 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ENNERDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NR | £242,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA | £190,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 GATSBY CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3DZ | £107,500 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN | £240,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ENNERDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NR | £225,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 GATSBY CRESCENT, HEAVILEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3DZ | £101,250 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 BROOKFIELD AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LZ | £245,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 STRAWBERRY AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FU | £125,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA | £230,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 120 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP | £185,000 | 22/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 135 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP | £100,000 | 28/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £166,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £209,613 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £237,647 (17 Semi-detached, SK1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +17.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £986/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,095/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,205/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Athens Street, SK1 | £1,295/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500

*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 £1,295/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £38/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.6%

*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:** £2,887/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25%
- **10y growth:** 68.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.3%

## 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 (933 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£146,500 Jun 2015

Price per m²

£2,887/m²

Local average

£237,647 (+17.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,272 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached family home, enhanced by a highly versatile loft room ideal for a variety of uses.

The property features a bright conservatory, attractive gardens, and the benefit of private off street parking, offering move?in ready accommodation throughout.

Positioned on Hempshaw Lane and set back in an elevated spot from the main road, this home will appeal to both couples and families. It enjoys easy access to local amenities, well regarded schools, and excellent transport links into Stockport and beyond.

Accommodation comprises:- to the ground floor, reception hallway, principle living room, separate dining room open to modern kitchen and access conservatory which opens onto the rear garden. To the first floor, three bedrooms and family bathroom with access to the loft room.
Externally, gardens to the front and rear with private off street parking also to the rear.

Listed by

Hazel Grove

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 171837575

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/01/2026

Expiry date: 08/01/2036

Current heating cost: £1,414/year

Potential heating cost: £1,102/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,135

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
High performance external doors (£3,600 - £4,800)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

3% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£280,000	+91.1%
Sold	12/06/2015 (11 years ago)	£146,500	+2.8%
Sold	01/07/2011 (14 years ago)	£142,500	—

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
9 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA	£282,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
6 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£226,500	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
13 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£262,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 135 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP	£215,000	22/10/2025	Terraced
10 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£262,000	15/08/2025	Semi-detached
15 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£204,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
11 HULME STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4PR	£214,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
8 FEDORA CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FW	£200,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
20 WINDERMERE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NF	£228,500	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
9 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£150,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
24 WINDERMERE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NF	£200,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
12 STRAWBERRY AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FU	£257,500	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
10 ENNERDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NR	£242,000	21/01/2022	Semi-detached
17 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA	£190,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
12 GATSBY CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3DZ	£107,500	21/12/2021	Semi-detached
13 KINNAIRD CRESCENT, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4EN	£240,000	29/11/2021	Semi-detached
6 ENNERDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NR	£225,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
22 GATSBY CRESCENT, HEAVILEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3DZ	£101,250	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
15 BROOKFIELD AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LZ	£245,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached
16 STRAWBERRY AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 3FU	£125,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached
7 BROOKFIELD CLOSE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4NA	£230,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 120 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP	£185,000	22/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 135 HEMPSHAW LANE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK1 4LP	£100,000	28/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £166,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £209,613 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25%

10y growth 68.4%

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

1y (index) 6.3%

5y (index) 26.1%

10y (index) 69.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £986/mo

Realistic £1,095/mo

Optimistic £1,205/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stockport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK1 4LP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Kevin Mccrevey Ltd	0.1 miles
Shop	Jones Motors Stockpor	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Offerton, Hempshaw Lane / adjacent Maitland Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Offerton, Hempshaw Lane / opposite Maitland Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Stockport	0.7 miles
Train station	Davenport	0.8 miles
Hospital	Devonshire Neurorehabilitation Centre	0.9 miles
Hospital	The Meadows	1.1 miles
University	University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus	4.0 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

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
Banks Lane Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2023
Banks Lane Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2020
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Aquinas College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St George's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Sep 2023

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
3 Bed End Terrace, Athens Street, SK1	£1,295/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,295/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £161,875

Target investor price (1%) £129,500

Gross yield 5.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18×

Monthly cashflow £38/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.6%

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).