# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK4 4JU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 LEA ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK4 4JU |
| Price | £780,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 150 m² |
| Last sold | £495,000 Feb 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 25/03/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,331/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- 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/2953-8792-0547-1528-1216)

## Description

An outstanding and substantially extended four bedroom detached family home, positioned on one of the most sought-after roads in the Heatons and within walking distance of Heaton Moor Road, local amenities and train links. Beautifully modernised throughout and offering generous accommodation alongside a superb landscaped rear garden and outdoor office, this impressive home is perfectly suited to modern family living.

The accommodation begins with an enclosed entrance porch leading into a bright and spacious entrance hallway with useful storage and stairs leading to the first floor. To the front of the property is an attractive bay-fronted sitting room featuring a charming period-style fireplace, creating a warm and inviting reception space. To the rear is a superb extended lounge enjoying views over the garden and benefitting from patio doors opening directly onto the outdoor seating area, providing an excellent space for both entertaining and everyday family life.

Completing the ground floor is a stunning recently refitted dining kitchen, offering a range of modern matching wall and base units, quality work surfaces, integrated appliances and space for a range cooker. This excellent family space also provides direct access to the garden. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room. These rooms are served by a beautifully fitted family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking alongside gated side access leading to the rear. A particular feature of the home is the large Westerly facing rear garden, enjoying a high degree of privacy and featuring lawned areas, patio seating spaces and a vegetable plot. Positioned at the end of the garden is a modern outdoor office, providing an excellent work-from-home or hobby space. The property also benefits from a detached store with power and lighting.

This fantastic home is ideally located within easy reach of highly regarded schools, parks, transport links and the vibrant amenities of Heaton Moor village, making it an excellent opportunity for families seeking a spacious and stylish home in a prime residential setting.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173805230/114908) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 LEA ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4JU | £495,000 | 05/02/2016 | Detached |
| 18 LEA ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4JU | £419,999 | 18/01/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 40 FLAT 3 LEA ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4JU | £250,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat |
| 67 PARSONAGE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4JW | £895,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £250,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £895,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £578,643 (14 Detached, SK4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +34.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £995/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,105/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,216/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,500

*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:** £5,200/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 129.7%
- **10y growth:** 54.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stockport; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 64.3%

## Flood risk

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

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