# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SK3 9BU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK3 9BU |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £180,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/08/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,726/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,000

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2739-5380-2077-2001)

## Description

TO BE SOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION ON 21ST JANUARY 2026 UNLESS SOLD PRIOR UNDER AUCTION TERMS

A vacant two-bedroom plus converted loft room mid-terraced property located in the popular Edgeley area of Stockport, offering an excellent opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a refurbishment project. The property requires modernisation throughout, providing clear scope to add value, and would also suit buy-to-let investors due to strong local rental demand and yield potential. The property further benefits from two resident parking permits, allowing parking for two vehicles.

Set over four floors, the accommodation comprises a spacious reception room and large kitchen to the ground floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor, and a converted loft room accessed via stairs, suitable for use as a third bedroom or home office. The property also benefits from a converted cellar, ideal for storage or additional use, and a generous rear yard.

**VIRTUAL VIEWING AVAILABLE**

Tenant ready property rental values in the area are in the region of £1250 - 1350 per month. 

Here are some similar properties taken from Land Registry which have sold close by that highlight the potential:

6, Jennings Street, Stockport, SK3 9BX Sold - 20/08/2025 £250,000 0.01 mi

46, Hardcastle Road, Stockport, SK3 9BY Sold - 22/11/2024 £207,500 0.06 mi

16, Dale Street, Stockport, SK3 9QA Sold - 23/07/2024 £204,000 0.07 mi

Edgeley is a highly sought-after residential area of Stockport, popular with both owner-occupiers and tenants. It benefits from a wide range of local amenities, schools, and excellent transport links, including Stockport train station, the M60 motorway, and easy access into Manchester city centre, making it an attractive location for commuters and investors alike.

EPC on Order. 

Sold as seen.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![SK39BU-High.jpg](/listings/photos/170432432/756421) - SK39BU-High.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/170432432/756422) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £180,000 | 19/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 8 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £130,000 | 18/01/2021 | Terraced |
| 8 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £35,500 | 20/04/2000 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 WORRALL STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BE | £245,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 25 RESERVOIR ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QJ | £230,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 11 MOSCOW ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QB | £327,500 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 ST MATTHEWS TERRACE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9EY | £160,000 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 8 DUCHY STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BS | £185,000 | 11/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 20 RESERVOIR ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QJ | £160,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 59 HARDCASTLE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9DB | £183,000 | 21/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 RESERVOIR ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QJ | £252,000 | 18/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 38 ROBINSON STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BT | £201,000 | 04/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 28 JENNINGS STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BX | £247,500 | 17/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 STOCKHOLM ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QR | £195,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 CAROLINE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BW | £180,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 DALE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QA | £250,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 CAROLINE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BW | £182,000 | 28/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 152 GRENVILLE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9EU | £110,000 | 12/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 152 GRENVILLE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9EU | £128,750 | 12/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 55 WORRALL STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BE | £184,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 107 OLD CHAPEL STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9HA | £147,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 ST MATTHEWS ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9AN | £185,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 BERLIN ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9QD | £202,500 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £198,250 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £187,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £148,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 39 HERBERT STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9BU | £196,000 | 28/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £182,313 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £197,763 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £216,528 (55 Terraced, SK3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £990/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,100/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,210/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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, Mulberry Mews, SK4 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £414/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.2%

*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:** £1,892/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14%
- **10y growth:** 64.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stockport; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 68.2%

## 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)