# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA14 5BH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 MALPAS DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TIMPERLEY, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 5BH | | Price | £490,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Oct 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 07/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,359/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,950 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - 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/0886-3062-1205-4146-2204) ## Description This light and bright, immaculately presented semi-detached property occupies a generous corner plot and is not overlooked, offering excellent potential for side and rear extensions (subject to planning permission). The accommodation begins with a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway. To the front and rear are a lounge and separate dining room, both featuring attractive fireplaces and large bay windows that flood the rooms with natural light. The kitchen sits to the rear of the property and provides ample storage, complimented by a useful pantry. To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms, along with a generously sized family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a large, gated driveway to the side, providing excellent offroad parking. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn and enhanced by mature trees and shrubs, while the rear garden offers a high degree of privacy, featuring a delightful patio area and well maintained lawn, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Situated in the highly sought after area of Timperley, the property enjoys close proximity to a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with the Metrolink system offering direct access to Manchester. Altrincham town centre, with its renowned markets, is nearby, and the area is well known for its outstanding local schools. The motorway network and Manchester International Airport are easily accessible, and a variety of sporting and recreational facilities are close at hand. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245441) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245442) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245443) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245444) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245445) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245446) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245447) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245448) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245449) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245450) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245451) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245452) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245453) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245454) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245455) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245456) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245457) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245458) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245459) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/174906305/1245460) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174906305/1245461) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 MALPAS DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BH | £175,000 | 10/10/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £495,000 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 28 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £480,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 29 CLOUGH AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4HX | £430,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 33 LANGDALE ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4FL | £460,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 5 RIDLEY DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BG | £400,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 LANGDALE ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4FL | £550,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £535,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 47 CLOUGH AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4HX | £425,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 COLVILLE GROVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4FW | £370,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £520,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 FIELDVALE ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4EF | £485,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 CHOLMONDELEY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BB | £430,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 CLOUGH AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4HX | £480,131 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 CHOLMONDELEY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BA | £440,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 78 LANGDALE ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4FL | £415,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 BANBURY DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BD | £512,500 | 27/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 67 MANLEY ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4FN | £427,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £565,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 MARBURY DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5BE | £513,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 WOODCOTE ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 5PY | £453,000 | 09/05/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £469,282 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £548,254 (34 Semi-detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,226/mo - **Realistic:** £1,362/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,498/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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,200 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,698/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.7% - **10y growth:** 46.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 21.8% - **10y growth (index):** 67.6% ## 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)