For sale Flat

APARTMENT 42

OAKFIELD COURT, 44, CROFTS BANK ROAD, MANCHESTER, URMSTON, GREATER MANCHESTER M41 0AA

2 beds 2 baths 603 sq ft Listed 24 Apr 2026 (-52d)

£199,999

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

56 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£250,000 Jan 2022

Price per m²

£3,571/m²

Local average

£126,875 (+57.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,827 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2 bedroom apartment
  • No chain
  • Pleasant views
  • Extra care packages available
  • Estate manager and staff on site 24-hours a day
  • 24-hour emergency call system
  • Residents Lounge and Guest suite available
  • Part exchange scheme available
  • On site Bistro
  • Call McCarthy and Stone Resales to arrange a viewing

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

West facing TWO BEDROOM, CORNER APARTMENT SITUATED on the TOP FLOOR of this DESIRABLE MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE OVER 70'S. Well placed for a wide range of local amenities and transport links.

Summary - Oakfield Court was built by McCarthy & Stone and designed specifically for assisted retirement living for the over 70’s. Sainsbury's is a level walk straight across the road via pedestrian crossing so independence with shopping is easily maintained.
As well as the privacy of your own apartment, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration.
Open every day between 10am till 4pm is our bistro restaurant serving tasty and nutritious meals for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements.
Oakfield Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms. There is a covered and secure housing for mobility scooters at the rear of the development.
Entry to the building is by key fob swipe through sliding doors. No need to struggle with keys or a keypad nor any heavy doors.

Local Area - Located along Crofts Bank Road, Oakfield Court is ideally located in the leafy suburb of Urmston, Greater Manchester and close to the Golden Hill Park. Oakfield Court is also conveniently located for the local shops and transport networks. The new Eden Shopping Centre on Crofts Bank Road has a range of shops including a Sainsbury's Supermarket and local library and along Crofts Bank Road there are a host of high street shops including several banks and a pharmacy. The Trafford Centre is also close by which offers an indoor shopping centre, restaurants and cafe bars and a leisure complex. The area of Urmston has benefited from regeneration making it one of Greater Manchester's ideal retirement locations.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and shower room

Lounge - The spacious lounge has a Juliet balcony, and has plenty of room for dining. TV and telephone points, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed double doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Built-in waist height oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood, freestanding dishwasher and fitted integrated fridge, freezer, under pelmet lighting.

Master Bedroom - Double bedroom with a window. This room also benefits from a walk in wardrobe with rails and shelving. TV and telephone point, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Bedroom Two - Double bedroom, with potential alternate uses for use as a study / office, with a window to the rear offering views. Ample space for large free standing wardrobes. TV and telephone point, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower. WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Chrome accessories.

Service Charge - •Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Window Cleaning (outside only)
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance
•On-site Estate Manager
•One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
•Running of the on-site restaurant
•Intruder alarm system

Carers on site (for an additional fee) to cater for any evolving care needs.

Annual Service charge: £12,284.64 for financial year ending 31/09/2026. The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Leasehold Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 2015
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age of 70 years and over.

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 174895433

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

59% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £199,999 -20%
Sold 07/01/2022 (4 years ago) £250,000 +4.2%
Sold 17/06/2016 (9 years ago) £239,999 +53.1%
Sold 22/02/2016 (10 years ago) £156,791

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
HAZELWOOD COURT FLAT 10 DERBY ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UF £165,000 02/10/2025 Flat
THE TOWNHOUSE, 56 APARTMENT 15 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UH £89,250 11/04/2025 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 26 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £150,000 17/06/2024 Flat
HAZELWOOD COURT FLAT 6 DERBY ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UF £191,000 22/09/2023 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 6 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £215,000 20/04/2023 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 25 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £235,000 18/04/2023 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 11 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £178,000 20/12/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 2 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £275,000 24/11/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 27 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £220,000 18/11/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 44 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £265,000 29/09/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 43 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £190,000 27/04/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 48 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £270,000 11/03/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 6 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £207,000 14/01/2022 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 28 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £175,000 17/12/2021 Flat
HAZELWOOD COURT FLAT 9 DERBY ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UF £178,000 22/11/2021 Flat
65 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UB £550,000 02/11/2021 Flat
65 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0UB £550,000 02/11/2021 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 21 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £215,000 01/10/2021 Flat
OAKFIELD COURT, 44 APARTMENT 36 CROFTS BANK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 0AA £187,000 24/08/2021 Flat

Area average: £237,118 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -24.1%
10y growth -36.1%

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

1y (index) -3.6%
5y (index) 6.8%
10y (index) 40.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo
Realistic £1,359/mo
Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

40 Crofts Bank Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Urmston, Crofts Bank Road / Urmston Library (Stop G) 0.0 miles
Bus stop Urmston, Crofts Bank Road / Urmston Library (Stop E) 0.0 miles
Shop Sainsbury's 0.1 miles
Shop Nina's 0.1 miles
Train station Urmston 0.1 miles
Train station Chassen Road 0.7 miles
Hospital Trafford General Hospital 0.8 miles
University University of Salford 2.8 miles
Hospital Salford Royal Hospital 2.8 miles
University University Academy 92 2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
English Martyrs' RC Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 3 Apr 2013
Urmston Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 12 Jul 2023
Davyhulme Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 12 May 2024
Urmston Grammar Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Dec 2021

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £169,875
Target investor price (1%) £135,900
  • 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).