# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M43 7HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 HAWTHORN ROAD, MANCHESTER, DROYLSDEN, GREATER MANCHESTER M43 7HU | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £253,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/07/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £702/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,520 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£20) - 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/2347-9637-4318-2131-1652) ## Description This beautifully presented and thoughtfully improved three-bedroom semi-detached home is in true move-in condition and simply waiting for you to make it your own. Perfectly suited to both first-time buyers and growing families, the property offers off-road parking and a generously sized, family-friendly rear garden. Inside, you'll find the comfort of gas central heating, PVCu double glazing, a stylish modern bathroom suite, and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom. Ideally situated near the highly regarded Laurus Ryecroft High School, the scenic Daisy Nook Country Park, and just moments from Droylsden Town Centre and the Metrolink, this impressive home ticks all the boxes. Early viewings are highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![20250915_085852.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799426) - 20250915_085852.jpg - ![1000049464.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799427) - 1000049464.jpg - ![1000049454.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799428) - 1000049454.jpg - ![1000049456.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799429) - 1000049456.jpg - ![1000049457.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799430) - 1000049457.jpg - ![20250915_084902.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799431) - 20250915_084902.jpg - ![1000049453.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799432) - 1000049453.jpg - ![20250915_085155.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799433) - 20250915_085155.jpg - ![1000049461.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799434) - 1000049461.jpg - ![1000049446.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799435) - 1000049446.jpg - ![20250915_084451.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799436) - 20250915_084451.jpg - ![1000049447.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799437) - 1000049447.jpg - ![1000049442.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799438) - 1000049442.jpg - ![1000049448.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799439) - 1000049448.jpg - ![1000049444.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799440) - 1000049444.jpg ## Floorplans - ![26HawthornRoad-High.jpg](/listings/photos/167092388/799441) - 26HawthornRoad-High.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/167092388/799442) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4965440 - **Address:** 26 Hawthorn Road Droylsden, MANCHESTER, M43 7HU - **Certificate Issued:** 14/08/2007 - **Work Completed:** 03/08/2007 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12325056 - **Address:** 26 Hawthorn Road, Droylsden, M43 7HU - **Certificate Issued:** 01/05/2017 - **Work Completed:** 01/04/2017 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 HAWTHORN ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HU | £253,000 | 02/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 26 HAWTHORN ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HU | £198,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 26 HAWTHORN ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HU | £122,000 | 03/11/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 PRIMROSE DRIVE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JT | £200,000 | 17/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 HEATHER AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JZ | £305,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 287 SANDY LANE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JU | £245,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 HEATHER AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JY | £230,000 | 13/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 BRIDLE CLOSE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JW | £225,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 MOSS BANK AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7XE | £155,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 BRACKEN CLOSE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7UJ | £330,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 HEATHER AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JZ | £290,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 234 SANDY LANE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JX | £240,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 MOORSIDE AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HS | £230,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 231 SANDY LANE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7UF | £225,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 MOORSIDE AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HS | £246,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 HEATHER AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JY | £225,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 MOORSIDE CRESCENT, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HT | £285,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 HEATHER AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JY | £222,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 PRIMROSE DRIVE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JT | £239,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 MOORSIDE AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HS | £155,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 64 HAWTHORN ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7JD | £191,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 GLENDENE AVENUE, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7GR | £197,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 150 MOORSIDE STREET, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HG | £240,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 11 HAWTHORN ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 7HU | £240,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £240,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £233,750 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £219,516 (46 Semi-detached, M43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tameside). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £828/mo - **Realistic:** £920/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,012/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chaucer Avenue, M43 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £250/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,333/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.1% - **10y growth:** 92.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Tameside; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.8% - **5y growth (index):** 32.4% - **10y growth (index):** 86.4% ## 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)