# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (M15 4GQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 271, 2 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M15 4GQ | | Price | £174,995 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 49 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/09/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £153/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,220 ### Recommendations - E (£20) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8702-0375-6829-2926-5153) ## Description Goodwin Fish is delighted to offer for sale an immaculately presented apartment at the highly sough after St Georges Island development by Dandara. Located in historic Castlefield, the area is within walking distance to Deansgate Square, restaurants and gastro pubs including The Wharf, Dukes 92 and Alberts, the Y Club gym at Castlefield Bowl, an independent cinema, theatre and art gallery at HOME, and supermarkets such as Sainsbury`s and Tesco. The property is also ideal for access to Cornbrook Metrolink or Deansgate train station. Located on the 7th floor the property briefly comprises: entrance/hallway with sizeable storage cupboard; open plan lounge/diner with access to full length balcony; integrated kitchen; double bedroom with additional access to balcony; bathroom with sizable mirror and overhead storage. The property is sold with the use of an allocated secure underground car parking space, is offered with vacant possession and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. We can confirm the development has been issued an EWS1 form with A1 rating and benefits from concierge facilities. Tenure: Leasehold Annual service charge: £2,428.90 Annual ground rent: £235.73 Length of lease: 125 years from 2006 Management company: Zenith Est. rental income: £1,100 pcm on a fully furnished basis **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282021) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282023) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282026) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282027) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282032) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282034) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282035) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164835383/1282036) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164835383/1282038) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 APARTMENT 271 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £175,000 | 25/02/2026 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 271 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £171,500 | 15/09/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 APARTMENT 226 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £205,000 | 06/02/2026 | Flat | | LAKE HOUSE, 66 APARTMENT 7 ELLESMERE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4QT | £170,000 | 14/01/2026 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 502 HULME HALL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LY | £290,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat | | 4 APARTMENT 454 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GT | £210,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat | | 1 APARTMENT 1136 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LE | £210,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat | | TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 226 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NX | £188,000 | 08/01/2026 | Flat | | THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 410 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £230,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat | | 42 APARTMENT 214 ELLESMERE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4FY | £110,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 2111 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GR | £180,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat | | 9 APARTMENT 4 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YG | £156,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 2 APARTMENT 234 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £216,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 4 APARTMENT 426 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GT | £209,950 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 202 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £266,250 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 415 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY | £250,000 | 24/11/2025 | Flat | | 7 APARTMENT 404 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YE | £143,000 | 04/11/2025 | Flat | | 3 APARTMENT 406 BURTON PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LR | £170,000 | 30/10/2025 | Flat | | THE RIVERSIDE APARTMENT 81 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SU | £255,000 | 24/10/2025 | Flat | | THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 302 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £250,000 | 10/10/2025 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 6 HULME HALL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LY | £235,000 | 22/09/2025 | Flat | | 3 APARTMENT 312 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GS | £200,000 | 29/08/2025 | Flat | **Area average:** £207,210 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £238,053 (77 Flat, M15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -26.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,222/mo - **Realistic:** £1,358/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,494/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.78% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,800 *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:** £3,571/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.2% - **10y growth:** 24.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 8.8% - **10y growth (index):** 57% ## 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)