# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WA15 8NB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 28 BUCKFAST CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, HALE, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 8NB | | Price | £465,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 116 m² | | Last sold | £317,000 Mar 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £969/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4835-9420-4509-0619-5206) ## Description This well presented semi-detached Dormer Bungalow offers versatile living space ideal for families or those seeking a home with flexibility. To the ground floor, the property features a welcoming Lounge to the front, a spacious open-plan Kitchen Dining Room with views over the private rear Garden and a separate Utility Room. A second Reception Room is currently being used as a third Bedroom and there is a modern Family Bathroom also located on this level, offering convenience and practicality. Upstairs, the master Bedroom has its own En-suite shower room, while a smaller second Bedroom provides the perfect space for a nursery, study or guest Room. Outside, a spacious Driveway leads to the front and side entrance to the property and the detached Garage. The private rear Garden is mainly lawned and ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Offered for sale with no onward chain. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 BUCKFAST CLOSE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8NB | £317,000 | 16/03/2007 | Semi-detached | | 28 BUCKFAST CLOSE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8NB | £227,000 | 10/01/2007 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 TARBOLTON CRESCENT, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LE | £325,000 | 14/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 10 TARBOLTON CRESCENT, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LE | £325,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 31 OLD MEADOW LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8JT | £381,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 56 ASH LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8PD | £590,000 | 30/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 165 GROVE LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LR | £535,000 | 20/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 5 BUCKFAST CLOSE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8NB | £435,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 3 WOBURN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LZ | £510,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 122 WOBURN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8NF | £331,875 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 143 GROVE LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LR | £755,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 47 BRIONY AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8PZ | £420,000 | 25/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 209 GROVE LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8PX | £805,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 LICHFIELD AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8PG | £740,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 116 OLD MEADOW LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8JZ | £390,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 114 OLD MEADOW LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8JZ | £385,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 CLARKE CRESCENT, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LQ | £412,500 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 OLD MEADOW LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8JT | £330,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 WOBURN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LZ | £527,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 147 GROVE LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8LR | £650,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 56 BRIONY AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8QA | £555,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 BRIONY AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8PZ | £721,250 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 GLASTONBURY AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8QB | £525,000 | 07/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 10 BUCKFAST CLOSE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8NB | £488,000 | 01/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £461,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £510,681 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £548,192 (66 Semi-detached, WA15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.2% ## 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 North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/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 Terraced House, Brooks Drive, WA15 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.13 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redbrook Road, WA15 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £140,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £112,500 *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 £1,125/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 34.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-844/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.5% *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:** £4,009/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.2% - **10y growth:** 24.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.9% - **10y growth (index):** 65.4% ## 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)