# 1 bedroom flat for sale (M21 8UY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 3, 18 HARTINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M21 8UY | | Price | £180,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £115,000 Sep 2016 | ## Description Situated on a highly regarded road ideally placed for all local amenities in Chorlton Village and Beech Road is this superbly presented ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM TOP FLOOR APARTMENT providing spacious and light accommodation, ideal for a young couple or first time buyer. This splendid property is offered for sale in MOVE-IN READY condition having been tastefully updated and decorated throughout by the current owners and is located only a short walk from all local amenities in Chorlton Village, the vibrant scene of Beech Road and 0.3 miles to the Metro (Chorlton). The accommodation briefly comprises: communal entrance hallway with stairs to the second floor landing, entrance hallway, open plan living/dining/kitchen with Westerly facing window overlooking the well maintained communal gardens, one spacious double bedroom and shower room, fitted with a modern three piece suite. Both double glazing and gas central heating have been installed throughout. Externally there are well maintained communal gardens which enjoy a Westerly aspect, available for use by all residents, which have been mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubbery. An internal viewing of this fine property is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104655) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104656) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104657) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104658) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104659) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104660) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104661) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104662) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104664) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104665) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104666) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104669) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/104672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592332) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592335) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592337) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1592341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969219) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969220) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969221) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969223) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172701161/1969230) - ![IMG_5897.JPEG](/listings/photos/172701161/1969231) - IMG_5897.JPEG ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172701161/104673) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/172701161/104674) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3859470 - **Address:** 18 Hartington Road, MANCHESTER, M21 8UY - **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2006 - **Work Completed:** 13/06/2006 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3859460 - **Address:** 18 Hartington Road, MANCHESTER, M21 8UY - **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2006 - **Work Completed:** 12/06/2006 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3580651 - **Address:** 18 Hartington Road, MANCHESTER, M21 8UY - **Certificate Issued:** 21/03/2006 - **Work Completed:** 13/03/2006 - **Items:** 8 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 FLAT 3 HARTINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8UY | £115,000 | 08/09/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 22 HARTINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8UY | £1,250,000 | 09/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 523 FLAT 4 BARLOW MOOR ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8AQ | £235,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat | | 523 FLAT 5 BARLOW MOOR ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8AQ | £239,500 | 16/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 48 HARTINGTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8UY | £532,000 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 523 FLAT 10 BARLOW MOOR ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8AQ | £180,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | 523 FLAT 2 BARLOW MOOR ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8AQ | £225,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | | 6 FLAT 1 OAK AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 8BB | £200,000 | 19/01/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £891,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £215,900 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £211,647 (15 Flat, M21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15% ## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £399/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Albany Road, M21 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Chorlton, M21 | £1,095/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Wilbraham Road, M16 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Withington Road, M16 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Wilbraham Road, M16 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,028/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £109,500 *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 £1,095/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £252/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.8% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.6% - **10y growth:** 66.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2% - **5y growth (index):** 9.1% - **10y growth (index):** 56.3% ## 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)