# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (SK8 5AT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 5, MELLOR PLACE, 1, MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE, CHEADLE HULME, GREATER MANCHESTER SK8 5AT | | Price | £180,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 47 m² | | Last sold | £177,500 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 13/01/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £123/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7202-6039-2490-0574-5296) ## Description The Property Situated in the heart of Cheadle Hulme, Mellor Place offers modern apartment living with a touch of style and convenience. This well-presented home is set within a contemporary development and makes an ideal base for those wanting easy access to both local amenities and excellent transport links. The property opens with an entrance hall leading into a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen, living, and dining room. Two large windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that’s equally suited to relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with modern units and integrated appliances, keeping the layout sleek and practical. There is a generous double bedroom, well proportioned to accommodate storage while still feeling comfortable and airy. A modern bathroom completes the internal accommodation, designed with both style and function in mind. Externally, residents enjoy access to a fantastic roof terrace – the perfect spot to unwind outdoors, meet friends, or simply take in the views across the local area. Mellor Place sits in a prime Cheadle Hulme location, with shops, cafés, and restaurants right on the doorstep. Excellent road and public transport connections mean Manchester city centre, the airport, and surrounding areas are all within easy reach. This apartment combines modern living with everyday convenience, offering a great opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or those looking for a smart investment in a well-connected location. **Property ownership information** Ground rent review period: No review period Service charge review period: No review period Lease end date: 01/01/2271 Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735895) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735899) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735900) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735902) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735903) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735904) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735905) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735906) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735907) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167575010/735908) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167575010/735909) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/167575010/735910) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 5 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £177,500 | 28/01/2026 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 5 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £162,500 | 02/03/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE POINTE, 9 APARTMENT 13 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £165,000 | 28/01/2026 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 4 SWANN LANE, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 7HR | £209,500 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | THE POINTE, 9 APARTMENT 15 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £160,000 | 20/06/2023 | Flat | | PROSPECT HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 10 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AU | £252,500 | 14/03/2023 | Flat | | THE POINTE, 9 APARTMENT 13 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £168,000 | 24/10/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 9 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £260,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat | | THE POINTE, 9 APARTMENT 9F MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £260,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 4 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £172,500 | 27/04/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 7 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £180,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 3 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £155,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 6 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £160,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat | | MELLOR PLACE, 1 APARTMENT 8 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AT | £165,000 | 28/02/2022 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 7 SWANN LANE, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 7HR | £221,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 8 SWANN LANE, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 7HR | £210,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat | | 48 FLAT 4 SWANN LANE, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 7HR | £185,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | | PROSPECT HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 2 MELLOR ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 5AU | £115,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | | HILLTOP COURT 2 SWANN LANE, CHEADLE HULME, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 7HR | £249,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £193,382 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £190,214 (25 Flat, SK8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.4% ## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £399/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Fabrick, SK8 | £875/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Fabrick, SK8 | £875/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £875/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £109,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £87,500 *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 £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £54/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.2% *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:** £3,830/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.6% - **10y growth:** 41% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stockport; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 11.4% - **10y growth (index):** 46.6% ## 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)