3 THE BOULEVARD
MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2EU
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Last sold
£273,000 Oct 2005
Local average
£259,131 (-49.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,930 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Shared Ownership
- New Build Apartment
- Two Bedrooms
- Spacious Open Plan Living
- Modern Fitted Kitchen
- Energy Efficient Home
- Communal Rooftop Garden
- Excellent Transport Links
- Sought After West Didsbury
- First Time Buyer
Additional details
- Heating
- Electric, Solar, Air source heat pump
- Parking
- Permit
- Garden
- Communal garden
Description
The apartment features a generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area, designed to feel bright and spacious and ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances and contemporary finishes, creating a practical yet stylish living space.
Both bedrooms are well proportioned, offering flexibility for use as a guest bedroom, home office or additional storage. The bathroom is finished with modern fittings and complementary tiling, reflecting the overall contemporary design of the apartment.
Residents benefit from access to a landscaped communal rooftop garden with seating, providing valuable outdoor space rarely found in apartment living. The development also offers bike storage and limited on-site parking.
Situated in vibrant West Didsbury, the property is within easy walking distance of Burton Road, renowned for its independent cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants. Burton Road Metrolink stop is a short walk away, offering direct tram services into Manchester city centre in around 35 minutes and MediaCityUK in approximately 30 minutes. Local green spaces including Marie Louise Gardens are close by, while Manchester Airport can be reached by car in around 10 minutes.
The apartment forms part of a sustainable, energy-efficient development incorporating solar panels and air source heat pumps, helping to improve energy performance and reduce running costs.
The property is available via Shared Ownership, providing a flexible and accessible route to home ownership. Shared Ownership allows buyers to purchase a share of the property and pay rent on the remaining share, with the option to increase ownership over time through staircasing, subject to eligibility and affordability.
The full market value is £326,500.
Example purchase options include:
10% share - £32,650
Approximate rent: £674 per month
35% share - £114,275
Approximate rent: £487 per month
50% share - £163,250
Approximate rent: £375 per month
75% share - £244,875
Approximate rent: £188 per month
Service charge: £262.20 per month.
A minimum deposit of 5% of the share being purchased is required. Rent on the unsold equity is reviewed annually in line with the terms of the lease and is usually linked to inflation.
Lease length: 999 years.
Shared Ownership is not limited to first-time buyers and may be suitable for those who have previously owned a home but cannot afford to buy outright, separated couples, families, downsizers, existing Shared Ownership homeowners or friends looking to buy together.
Applicants must have a combined household income of under £80,000 per annum, not currently own a property, and be able to obtain a mortgage.
Rent figures are indicative and subject to final confirmation. Rent and service charges are reviewed in line with the lease. Buyers must meet Shared Ownership eligibility and affordability criteria.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a modern, energy-efficient home in a thriving and well-connected West Didsbury community.
Listed by
Two Didsbury Point
SOUTHWAY HOUSING TRUST (MANCHESTER) LIMITED
Reference: 88146918
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £129,950 | -52.4% |
| Sold | 07/10/2005 (20 years ago) | £273,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIDSBURY GATE, 1 APARTMENT 37 HOUSEMAN CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2JA | £295,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| DIDSBURY GATE, 1 APARTMENT 99 HOUSEMAN CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2JB | £470,000 | 18/12/2025 | Flat |
| DIDSBURY GATE, 1 APARTMENT 50 HOUSEMAN CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2JB | £242,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 8 FLAT 10 TODDBROOK CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1NB | £367,500 | 26/11/2025 | Flat |
| 33 APARTMENT 18 HIGHMARSH CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2AN | £285,000 | 25/11/2025 | Flat |
| 117 CAVENDISH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1LS | £309,000 | 25/11/2025 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 21 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £235,000 | 11/07/2024 | Flat |
| DIDSBURY GATE, 1 APARTMENT 80 HOUSEMAN CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2JB | £305,000 | 12/12/2023 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 31 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £240,000 | 23/11/2023 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 8 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £240,000 | 20/11/2023 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 33 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £235,000 | 09/11/2023 | Flat |
| 1A THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EU | £197,500 | 08/11/2023 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 26 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £252,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 47 GEORGIA AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1LY | £220,000 | 25/10/2023 | Flat |
| 73 GEORGIA AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1LY | £187,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| 19 GEORGIA AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1LY | £220,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| ALBERT HOUSE, 24 FLAT 7 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EN | £242,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| THE POINT, 43 THE BOULEVARD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2EU | £235,000 | 25/09/2023 | Flat |
| MAPLEWOOD, 117 18 NELL LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2DU | £425,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| 25 GEORGIA AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1LY | £245,000 | 27/07/2023 | Flat |
Area average: £272,350 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Cavendish Rd/Princess Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | West Didsbury, Princess Road (Stop B) | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Rodgers | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Steranko | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Withington Clinic | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Burnage | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Mauldeth Road | 1.6 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 1.8 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise | 2.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 10 Mar 2024 |
| The Birches School | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 30 Jun 2024 |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Nov 2014 |
| Lancasterian School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2019 |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 5 Jul 2018 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).