# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK8 3DN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 MERWOOD AVENUE, CHEADLE, HEALD GREEN, GREATER MANCHESTER SK8 3DN | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 162 m² | | Last sold | £197,000 Sep 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 11/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,763/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,750 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9229-3062-4205-9336-3200) ## Description A Substantial, versatile, Extended Four Bedroom, Two Bathroom Semi Detached with large private rear garden. Situated between Wilmslow Road and East Avenue, this lovely family home lies in an ideal location being close to schooling, transport, local shops and East Avenue Park. It is within a mile of the village and train station as well as John Lewis, and Sainsbury's on the A34 bypass. This includes David Lloyds fitness centre. The accommodation is as follows: Entrance Porch, Hallway, Sitting Room, Study (Bedroom Five), En-suite Shower Room/WC, Lounge opening into open plan Dining Room/Fitted Kitchen, Landing, Four Bedrooms, Bathroom, Floored Loft Area. Outside is car parking for two cars at the front. A side door leads down the side of the house to the rear garden which is totally enclosed and private. Within the garden is a 'hot tub', 2 sheds (one formerly a hen house for those wanting 'The Good Life', and an extensive decked patio area. This is a great home not to be missed. **Entrance Porch** - **Hallway** - 2.01m x 1.83m (6'7 x 6 ) - Built in cupboard **Sitting Room** - 3.56m x 3.25m (11'8 x 10'8) - **Kitchen Diner** - 6.12m ( max ) x 4.95m increasing to 7.85m (20'1 ( - Fitted Units, Integrated Hob and Oven/Grill, Integrated Dishwasher and Microwave. Space for Fridge Freezer. Breakfast bar, Central Island, Integrated Wine Cooler, Inset Lighting, Two Velux windows Opening to: **Living Room** - 4.32m x 3.12m (14'2 x 10'3) - Decorative fireplace with surround **Utility Room** - 1.73m x 1.14m (5'8 x 3'9) - Plumbing for washing machine **Study** - 3.18m x 2.49m (10'5 x 8'2) - Wall mounted combi boiler **Shower Room** - 1.73m x 1.40m (5'8 x 4'7) - Three piece suite comprising of shower unit, Low level WC, Wash basin **Landing** - 2.36m x 2.01m (7'9 x 6'7 ) - Loft Access **Bedroom One** - 4.90m x 3.99m (16'1 x 13'1) - Fitted wardrobes **Bedroom Two** - 3.84m ( into the bay ) x 3.10m (12'7 ( into the - **Bedroom Three** - 4.09m x 3.10m (13'5 x 10'2) - Fitted wardrobes **Bedroom Four** - 2.44m x 1.88m (8'0 x 6'2) - **Family Bathroom/ Wc** - Four piece suite, Bath, Walk in shower, WC, wash basin, heated towel rail **External** - Parking to the front for three cars, and an EV charger, Enclosed private garden to the rear. ## Property Photos - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674152) - 1.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674153) - 3.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674154) - 8.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674155) - 4.jpg - ![15.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674156) - 15.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674157) - 2.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674158) - 10.jpg - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674159) - 9.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674160) - 6.jpg - ![12.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674161) - 12.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674162) - 7.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674163) - 11.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674164) - 5.jpg - ![14.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674165) - 14.jpg ## Floorplans - ![6 Merwood Avenue.jpg](/listings/photos/88159218/674166) - 6 Merwood Avenue.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88159218/674167) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3585837 - **Address:** 6 Merwood Avenue, Heald Green, SK8 3DN - **Certificate Issued:** 21/03/2006 - **Work Completed:** 06/03/2006 - **Items:** 17 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 MERWOOD AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DN | £197,000 | 02/09/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 WEST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DX | £400,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 96 BRANKSOME DRIVE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AL | £390,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 89 EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3BR | £400,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 BRADGATE AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AQ | £345,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 180 QUEENSWAY, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3HQ | £270,000 | 20/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 38 DAWSON ROAD, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AE | £325,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 WEST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DX | £326,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 HAMBLETON ROAD, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DW | £328,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 68 EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3BR | £390,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 51 THORNTON ROAD, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DP | £390,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 91 EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3BR | £315,000 | 13/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 HILARY AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AF | £300,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 ROSSLYN ROAD, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DJ | £334,000 | 07/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 127 QUEENSWAY, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3HG | £385,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3DL | £420,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 91 QUEENSWAY, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3HG | £335,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 107 QUEENSWAY, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3HG | £305,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 99 EAST AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3BR | £350,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 HILARY AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AF | £440,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 HILARY AVENUE, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK8 3AF | £315,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £353,150 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £382,982 (105 Semi-detached, SK8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +29.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stockport). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £986/mo - **Realistic:** £1,095/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,205/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradwell Drive, SK8 | £1,950/mo | 4 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Longfield Avenue, SK8 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,775/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £221,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £177,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,775/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-377/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.2% *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:** £3,056/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.8% - **10y growth:** 68.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stockport; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.3% - **5y growth (index):** 26.1% - **10y growth (index):** 69.3% ## 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)