# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M41 6EH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 PORLOCK ROAD, MANCHESTER, URMSTON, GREATER MANCHESTER M41 6EH | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 74 m² | | Last sold | £225,000 Apr 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/12/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £639/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,750 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£25) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2762-1117-7511-2183-2111) ## Description A beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home situated on a quiet residential road in Urmston, offering spacious accommodation, off-road parking and a south-westerly facing rear garden, while retaining a number of attractive original features. The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, featuring an original front door and porch, an attractive stained-glass window and other period features which add to the character of the home. There is an expansive bay-fronted living room with doors leading to the rear garden. To the rear is a kitchen with ample storage and direct access to the garden. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking. To the rear is a south-westerly facing lawned garden, with a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A useful timber outbuilding provides additional storage. The current owner has thoughtfully updated the property, including a full roof replacement in 2021, while retaining its original character and charm. The location is particularly convenient, with Urmston’s local amenities close by, together with a variety of nearby green spaces, including Urmston Meadows and local parks. The property benefits from excellent public transport links with bus routes and Chassen Road Railway station within walking distance. The area is well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly regarded local schools and grammar schools within easy reach. The property also offers excellent potential for further extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions, providing an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create additional living space in the future. ## Property Photos - ![3 bed semi-detached house for sale](/listings/photos/92650440/2279475) - 3 bed semi-detached house for sale - ![Porlock17 (9)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279476) - Porlock17 (9) - ![Porlock17 (8)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279477) - Porlock17 (8) - ![Porlock17 (15)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279478) - Porlock17 (15) - ![Porlock17 (17)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279479) - Porlock17 (17) - ![Porlock17 (16)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279480) - Porlock17 (16) - ![Porlock17 (19)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279481) - Porlock17 (19) - ![DSC 0001](/listings/photos/92650440/2279482) - DSC 0001 - ![Porlock17 (12)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279483) - Porlock17 (12) - ![Porlock17 (13)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279484) - Porlock17 (13) - ![DSC 0004](/listings/photos/92650440/2279485) - DSC 0004 - ![DSC 0005](/listings/photos/92650440/2279486) - DSC 0005 - ![Porlock17 (10)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279487) - Porlock17 (10) - ![Porlock17 (11)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279488) - Porlock17 (11) - ![Porlock17 (7)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279489) - Porlock17 (7) - ![Porlock17 (1)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279490) - Porlock17 (1) - ![Porlock17 (6)](/listings/photos/92650440/2279491) - Porlock17 (6) - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/92650440/2279492) - Driveway ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/92650440/2279493) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/92650440/2279494) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 PORLOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EH | £225,000 | 09/04/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 187 CHURCH ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EA | £385,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 KINGSTON DRIVE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 9ES | £240,000 | 12/07/2024 | Semi-detached | | 3 RYDAL AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EG | £220,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 KINGSTON DRIVE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 9ES | £285,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 BUDE AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 9FR | £320,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 49 TINTERN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FH | £339,997 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 SNOWDEN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FF | £423,750 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 LEYBURN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6HL | £308,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 MINEHEAD AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FD | £300,000 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 PORLOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EB | £326,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 TINTERN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FH | £405,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 TINTERN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FJ | £285,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 PORLOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EB | £388,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 KINGSTON DRIVE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 9FG | £320,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 SNOWDEN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FF | £330,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 PORLOCK ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EH | £307,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 FROME AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 9EU | £260,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 209 CHURCH ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6FL | £370,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 49 SNOWDEN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EE | £245,000 | 16/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 175 CHURCH ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6EA | £230,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 LEYBURN AVENUE, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 6HL | £245,000 | 06/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £307,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £311,287 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £359,378 (82 Semi-detached, M41, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +4.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,230/mo - **Realistic:** £1,367/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,504/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,700 *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:** £5,068/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.1% - **10y growth:** 35.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 10.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 67.4% ## 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)