# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA15 7YB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 41 BOWNESS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TIMPERLEY, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 7YB | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 59 m² | | Last sold | £66,950 Jul 1999 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £594/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,695 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - E (£180 - £210) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0310-2291-7670-2296-6081) ## Description Offered with no onward chain. This beautifully presented semi-detached property offers two double bedrooms, a conservatory, and off-road parking, making it an ideal family home. The property features spacious and high-quality living areas, including an entrance porch, a generous lounge with fireplace and a modern kitchen with access to the conservatory, which overlooks the rear garden. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and a sunny rear garden that is complimented by mature shrubs. Situated in the sought-after area of Timperley, the property is conveniently located close to a variety of shops, restaurants, and the Metrolink system with direct access to Manchester. It is also near Altrincham town centre with its vibrant markets and is surrounded by highly regarded local schools. The motorway network and Manchester International Airport are easily accessible. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86735) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86736) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86737) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86738) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86739) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86740) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86741) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86742) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86743) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86744) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86745) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86746) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86747) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86748) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/173494235/86749) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173494235/122796) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8821440 - **Address:** 41 Bowness Road, Timperley, WA15 7YB - **Certificate Issued:** 30/04/2012 - **Work Completed:** 10/04/2012 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #9026858 - **Address:** 41 Bowness Road, Timperley, WA15 7YB - **Certificate Issued:** 20/08/2012 - **Work Completed:** 09/07/2012 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 41 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YB | £66,950 | 19/07/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 82 HEMPCROFT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JF | £330,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 33 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YA | £150,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YA | £220,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 58 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YB | £280,000 | 10/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 75 ELDERCROFT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JE | £320,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 ASPEN CLOSE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YF | £295,000 | 13/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 DERWENT AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JB | £309,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YB | £275,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 FERN VIEW, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YJ | £345,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 87 ELDERCROFT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JE | £350,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 78 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YB | £320,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YN | £318,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YN | £300,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 ROTHERDALE AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7EX | £268,000 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 68 ELDERCROFT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JE | £285,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 21 ROTHERDALE AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7EX | £239,142 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 4 DERWENT AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7JB | £280,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 21 BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YA | £220,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 12 ROTHERDALE AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7EX | £255,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 ASPEN CLOSE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YF | £290,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 4 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YN | £275,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1B BOWNESS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7YA | £285,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £291,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £280,744 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £548,192 (66 Semi-detached, WA15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -45.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bowness Road, WA15 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.03 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Patterdale Walk, WA15 | £1,175/mo | 2 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Timperley, WA15 | £600/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Bamford Gardens, WA15 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, Dobbinetts Lane, M23 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pocklington Drive, M23 | £1,090/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,060/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £113,300 *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 £1,133/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-187/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.6% *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:** £5,085/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.2% - **10y growth:** 24.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.9% - **10y growth (index):** 65.4% ## 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)