# 2 bedroom flat for sale (M3 5NB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38, THE EDGE, CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 5NB |
| Price | £279,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 103 m² |
| Last sold | £343,000 Oct 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/02/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £249/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £655

### Recommendations
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8594-7222-2230-1046-1926)

## Description

Absolutely fantastic value! At well over 1000sq ft, this stunning fifth floor, two bedroom apartment is larger than many others in The Edge and features a 20' balcony with garden views. Featuring a spacious open plan kitchen and lounge/dining area the property also benefits from a superb bathroom and en-suite shower room and an impressive internal specification throughout. Valet parking and a concierge service add to the appeal as does its' location just minutes away from Deansgate's shops, bars and restaurants.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/4814550/1293545)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/4814550/1293548)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/4814550/1293553)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE EDGE 38 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £343,000 | 12/10/2018 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 38 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £277,500 | 27/08/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CENTURY BUILDINGS, 14 FLAT 119 ST MARYS PARSONAGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2DE | £515,500 | 05/01/2026 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 267 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NG | £140,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 245 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NG | £141,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| CENTURY BUILDINGS, 14 FLAT 83 ST MARYS PARSONAGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2DE | £120,000 | 05/11/2025 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 174 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £270,000 | 21/10/2025 | Flat |
| CENTURY BUILDINGS, 14 FLAT 78 ST MARYS PARSONAGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2DE | £285,000 | 07/10/2025 | Flat |
| CENTURY BUILDINGS, 14 FLAT 82 ST MARYS PARSONAGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2DE | £135,000 | 17/07/2025 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 20 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £368,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 41 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £155,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 33 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £197,500 | 22/11/2024 | Flat |
| CENTURY BUILDINGS, 14 FLAT 80 ST MARYS PARSONAGE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2DE | £165,000 | 25/10/2024 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 16 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £230,000 | 14/10/2024 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 14 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £203,000 | 25/09/2024 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 27 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £280,000 | 26/02/2024 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 214 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £162,500 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 28 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £326,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| THE GALLERY, 18 APARTMENT 26 BLACKFRIARS STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5JR | £246,000 | 04/11/2023 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 235 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £580,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 31 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £330,000 | 23/05/2023 | Flat |
| THE EDGE 46 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £260,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £255,475 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £283,615 (355 Flat, M3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,200

*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:** £2,718/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -13.5%
- **10y growth:** 29.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Salford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 75%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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