Sold Semi-detached

18 ELLESMERE DRIVE

CHEADLE, CHEADLE, GREATER MANCHESTER SK8 2JB

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 21 Apr 2026 (-53d)

£310,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK8 2JB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, CHEADLE, GREATER MANCHESTER SK8 2JB |
| Price | £310,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £159,000 Sep 2007 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/03/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £790/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2130-6647-3060-2103-1101)

## Description

Nestled in a sought-after residential pocket of Cheadle, **Ellesmere Drive** is a well presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, offering the perfect blend of comfort, practicality and location. The property offers generous living space, classic features and exciting potential — making it ideal for growing families or first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a useful front porch that leads into a spacious and inviting hallway, setting the tone for the accommodation throughout. To the left, you'll find a large lounge featuring a beautiful bay window that floods the room with natural light, creating a bright and airy living space perfect for relaxing or entertaining .Flowing seamlessly from the lounge is a second reception room, ideally suited as a formal dining room, playroom or additional sitting area — offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles. Straight ahead from the hallway is the generously sized kitchen, providing ample worktop space and storage, making it both practical and functional for everyday living and family meals. To the rear of the property, a spacious garden offers excellent outdoor space, perfect for children, summer gatherings or simply enjoying time outdoors. Upstairs, the property comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a spacious family bathroom, all thoughtfully arranged to maximise comfort and convenience.

The property benefits from on-street parking, with exciting potential to add a driveway in the future (subject to the necessary permissions), further enhancing its long-term appeal. Overall, this is a superb opportunity for families looking to upsize or first-time buyers eager to secure a home in one of Cheadle’s up-and-coming residential areas.

## Property Photos

- ![Front photo.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270576) - Front photo.png
- ![Lounge 2.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270579) - Lounge 2.png
- ![Garden.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270582) - Garden.png
- ![Hallway.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270587) - Hallway.png
- ![Lounge 3.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270591) - Lounge 3.png
- ![Lounge photo.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270595) - Lounge photo.png
- ![Kitchen.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270598) - Kitchen.png
- ![Kitchen 2.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270600) - Kitchen 2.png
- ![Dining room.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270601) - Dining room.png
- ![Main bedroom.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270602) - Main bedroom.png
- ![Bedroom 2.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270603) - Bedroom 2.png
- ![Bathroom.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270604) - Bathroom.png
- ![Bedroom 3.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270605) - Bedroom 3.png

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.png](/listings/photos/174721853/270606) - Floorplan.png

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/174721853/270607) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JB | £159,000 | 11/09/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 DEANE AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2DN | £406,500 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 19 EASTON DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JD | £315,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 46 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HH | £335,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 103 ST DAVIDS ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HL | £258,250 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JB | £450,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached |
| 95 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY | £272,000 | 29/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 EASTON DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JD | £260,000 | 13/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 103 ST DAVIDS ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HL | £252,000 | 21/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 71 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY | £365,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 27 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LQ | £345,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HH | £231,500 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 117 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY | £291,500 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LH | £320,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 78 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LH | £295,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 133 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ | £450,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 DEANE AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2DW | £307,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 85 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY | £287,500 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ | £332,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ | £332,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 118 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JH | £319,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 75 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY | £310,500 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JB | £415,000 | 23/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £432,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £314,238 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £382,982 (105 Semi-detached, SK8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £986/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,095/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,205/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/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 Semi-Detached House, Edgeley Road, SK3 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000

*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 £1,350/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.4%

*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:** £3,875/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 22.2%
- **10y growth:** 69.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stockport; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (931 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

80 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£159,000 Sep 2007

Price per m²

£3,875/m²

Local average

£382,982 (-19.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,079 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Fantastic transport links
Sought-after residential area of Cheadle
Spacious family bathroom
Close to local amenities
Ideal for first-time buyers
Bright and airy lounge

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Nestled in a sought-after residential pocket of Cheadle, Ellesmere Drive is a well presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, offering the perfect blend of comfort, practicality and location. The property offers generous living space, classic features and exciting potential — making it ideal for growing families or first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a useful front porch that leads into a spacious and inviting hallway, setting the tone for the accommodation throughout. To the left, you'll find a large lounge featuring a beautiful bay window that floods the room with natural light, creating a bright and airy living space perfect for relaxing or entertaining .Flowing seamlessly from the lounge is a second reception room, ideally suited as a formal dining room, playroom or additional sitting area — offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles. Straight ahead from the hallway is the generously sized kitchen, providing ample worktop space and storage, making it both practical and functional for everyday living and family meals. To the rear of the property, a spacious garden offers excellent outdoor space, perfect for children, summer gatherings or simply enjoying time outdoors. Upstairs, the property comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a spacious family bathroom, all thoughtfully arranged to maximise comfort and convenience.
The property benefits from on-street parking, with exciting potential to add a driveway in the future (subject to the necessary permissions), further enhancing its long-term appeal. Overall, this is a superb opportunity for families looking to upsize or first-time buyers eager to secure a home in one of Cheadle’s up-and-coming residential areas.

Listed by

Edgeley

Edward Mellor Ltd

Reference: 174721853

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/03/2026

Expiry date: 08/03/2036

Current heating cost: £790/year

Potential heating cost: £747/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan.png

EPC Graphs

EPC epcgraph.co.uk

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/09/2007 (18 years ago)	£159,000	—

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
1 DEANE AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2DN	£406,500	16/01/2026	Semi-detached
19 EASTON DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JD	£315,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
46 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HH	£335,000	18/12/2025	Semi-detached
103 ST DAVIDS ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HL	£258,250	08/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 1 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JB	£450,000	04/11/2025	Detached
95 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY	£272,000	29/07/2025	Semi-detached
6 EASTON DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JD	£260,000	13/06/2025	Semi-detached
103 ST DAVIDS ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HL	£252,000	21/11/2023	Semi-detached
71 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY	£365,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
27 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LQ	£345,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
10 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HH	£231,500	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
117 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY	£291,500	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
60 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LH	£320,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
78 ARGYLL ROAD, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2LH	£295,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
133 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ	£450,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
12 DEANE AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2DW	£307,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
85 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY	£287,500	15/09/2022	Semi-detached
47 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ	£332,000	15/09/2022	Semi-detached
3 LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HQ	£332,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
118 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JH	£319,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
75 COUNCILLOR LANE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2HY	£310,500	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 1 ELLESMERE DRIVE, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 2JB	£415,000	23/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £432,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £314,238 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.2%

10y growth 69.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stockport. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 6.3%

5y (index) 26.1%

10y (index) 69.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £986/mo

Realistic £1,095/mo

Optimistic £1,205/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stockport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK8 2JB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Adswood, Councillor Lane / opposite Post Office	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Cheadle, Councillor Lane / outside Post Office	0.1 miles
Shop	Keen2Store	0.3 miles
Shop	Kwik Fit	0.4 miles
Hospital	Alexandra Hospital	1.0 miles
Train station	Cheadle Hulme	1.2 miles
Train station	Gatley	1.5 miles
Hospital	Cheadle Royal Hospital	1.6 miles
University	University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus	3.7 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	3.7 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
Meadowbank Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2014
Ladybridge Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2022
Cheadle Heath Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2016
The Pendlebury Centre	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 15 Apr 2013
Stockport Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 25 Mar 2015

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 Semi-Detached House, Edgeley Road, SK3	£1,350/mo	3	0.63 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,350/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750

Target investor price (1%) £135,000

Gross yield 5.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.1×

Monthly cashflow £-31/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.4%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).