131 LONDON ROAD SOUTH
STOCKPORT, POYNTON, CHESHIRE SK12 1LG
Property details
Floor area
144 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£183,000 Apr 2002
Price per m²
£4,861/m²
Local average
£403,444 (+73.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (12,526 of 33,755)
Street crime
42 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully Updated Four Bedroom Family Home
- Walking Distance To Poynton Village Centre
- Flexible Living Space Across Four Receptions
- Stunning Kitchen Dining Family Hub
- Cinema Room Playroom Or Home Office
- Hidden Vanity Room Behind Wardrobes
- Stylish Bathroom With Underfloor Heating
- Large Garden Backing Onto Open Fields
- Ample Driveway Parking For Multiple Vehicles
- Close To Schools Parks And Amenities
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated within easy reach of Poynton village, local schools, and everyday amenities, this beautifully updated four-bedroom semi-detached home offers a surprising amount of space behind its attractive frontage. Thoughtfully improved by the current owners, it is a home that adapts effortlessly to modern family life.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway that leads into a series of versatile living spaces. At the front of the house, a bay-fronted reception room provides a calm retreat, full of character and natural light. The main living room sits at the heart of the home, centred around a feature fireplace and enjoying direct access to the garden beyond.
What makes this property particularly special is its flexibility. Additional reception spaces provide endless possibilities depending on your family's needs. Whether it's a playroom, home office, snug, cinema room, teenage retreat, or hobby space, the layout allows the home to evolve as family life changes.
To the rear, the kitchen and dining area naturally becomes the hub of the house. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, it offers plenty of space for family meals, catching up over coffee, or hosting friends and relatives. A separate utility room and downstairs WC add practicality without compromising on living space.
Upstairs, there are four generously sized bedrooms, three of which are excellent doubles with fitted wardrobes. One bedroom conceals a hidden vanity room behind fitted wardrobes — a unique feature that adds a touch of personality and charm. The family bathroom has been finished to an exceptional standard, featuring a separate bath, walk-in shower, and the added luxury of underfloor heating.
Outside, the property continues to impress. The driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, while the generous rear garden offers something increasingly difficult to find — genuine outdoor space for the whole family to enjoy. A raised decked seating area provides the perfect spot for summer entertaining, while the lawn beyond offers plenty of room for children to play, football goals to be set up, and family gatherings to unfold.
The rear gate opening directly onto the fields beyond creates a wonderful feeling of openness and freedom, extending the sense of space far beyond the garden itself.
This is the kind of home that grows with a family. A home with flexible living space, a fantastic garden, and a location that allows you to enjoy everything Poynton has to offer while still having room to breathe.
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Reference: 89445180
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 09/02/2026
Expiry date: 08/02/2036
Current heating cost: £1,371/year
Potential heating cost: £1,037/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,550
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
89% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £700,000 | +282.5% |
| Sold | 22/04/2002 (24 years ago) | £183,000 | +88.7% |
| Sold | 12/06/1997 (29 years ago) | £97,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 72 LONDON ROAD SOUTH, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LG | £860,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 37 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £340,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £400,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £400,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 NICKLEBY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LE | £315,000 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 64 BROOKFIELD AVENUE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1JE | £370,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £415,000 | 22/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 QUEENSWAY, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1JG | £365,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 DOMBEY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LT | £325,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 MARLEY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LY | £295,000 | 05/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1JQ | £405,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 74 BROOKFIELD AVENUE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1JE | £617,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LONDON ROAD SOUTH, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LF | £450,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 LOSTOCK ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LL | £400,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 NICKLEBY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LE | £420,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 NICKLEBY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LE | £345,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £325,000 | 27/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £317,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 44 VERNON ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LP | £288,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 35 BARNABY ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1LR | £330,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 86 BROOKFIELD AVENUE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1JE | £295,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £860,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £370,850 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Patchfinders | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Midway, London Road South / Vernon Arms PH | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Johnsons | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Poynton | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Adlington (Cheshire) | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 5.8 miles |
| Hospital | Newlands Care Home | 6.0 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 7.8 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 7.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 12 Jun 2024 |
| Vernon Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 26 Jun 2024 |
| Lower Park School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 22 Jan 2024 |
| Poynton High School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Feb 2016 |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 20 Jun 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).