For sale Detached

31 PENRITH AVENUE

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, GREATER MANCHESTER OL7 9JG

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 13 Jul 2026 (-7d)

£225,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£115,000 Aug 2017

Price per m²

£2,679/m²

Local average

£287,500 (-21.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,095 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • Driveway
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Diner
  • Rear Garden
  • Conveniently Located
  • Viewing Higly Recommended

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Biomass boiler
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A well-presented three bedroom home located in Ashton-under-Lyne, ideally positioned close to a wide range of local amenities including schools, supermarkets, retail parks, cafes, restaurants, and essential services. The area also benefits from excellent road and public transport links, providing convenient access to Manchester City Centre and surrounding towns, making it ideal for commuters.

The property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking and a low-maintenance paved garden. Internally, the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall giving access to a spacious and inviting lounge, offering a comfortable living area with ample natural light. To the rear is a kitchen/diner, well laid out with space for dining and family use, and benefiting from French doors that open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering versatile space suitable for family living, guest accommodation, or a home office if required. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite.

Externally, the rear garden is fully enclosed, providing a safe and private outdoor space. It features a paved patio area ideal for seating and entertaining, alongside a lawned section that is perfect for children or pets.

This attractive home, offers a practical and versatile layout, making it an excellent choice for a range of buyers seeking a property in a popular and convenient residential location.

Ground Floor -

Hall - Door to front, double glazed window to front, radiator, stairs leading to first floor, doors leading to:

Lounge - 3.30m x 4.53m (10'10" x 14'10") - Double glazed window to front, radiator.

Kitchen/Diner - 3.27m x 6.44m (10'9" x 21'2") - Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, built-in eye level oven, built-in hob with extractor hood over, two double glazed windows to rear, radiator, double glazed French door opening to rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - 1.73m x 2.99m (5'8" x 9'10") - Radiator, doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.34m x 3.68m (10'11" x 12'1") - Double glazed window to front, radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 2.64m x 4.39m (8'8" x 14'5") - Two double glazed windows to rear, radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 2.44m x 3.33m (8'0" x 10'11") - Double glazed window to front, radiator.

Bathroom - 1.71m x 2.62m (5'7" x 8'7") - Three piece suite comprising, panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, part tiled walls, two double glazed windows to rear, heated towel rail.

Outside - Paved garden and driveway to the front of the property. Enclosed garden to the rear with paved patio area and lawn.

Disclaimer - Home Estate Agents believe all the particulars given to be accurate. They have not tested or inspected any equipment, apparatus, fixtures or fittings and cannot, therefore, offer any proof or confirmation as to their condition or fitness for purpose thereof. The purchaser is advised to obtain the necessary verification from the solicitor or the surveyor. All measurements given are approximate and for guide purposes only and should not be relied upon as accurate for the purpose of buying fixtures, floor-coverings, etc. The buyer should satisfy him/her self of all measurements prior to purchase.

Before we can accept an offer for any property we will need certain information from you which will enable us to qualify your offer. If you are making a cash offer which is not dependent upon the sale of another property we will require proof of funds. You should be advised that any approach to a bank, building society or solicitor before we have qualified your offer may result in legal or survey fees being lost. In addition, any delay may result in the property being offered to someone else.

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Listed by

Stalybridge

Home Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 90793794

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/01/2017

Expiry date: 11/01/2027

Current heating cost: £531/year

Potential heating cost: £416/year

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13434635

Property Details

Street: 31 Penrith Avenue

Town: ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Postcode: OL7 9JG

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/03/2019

Work Completed: 04/02/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £225,000 +95.7%
Sold 22/08/2017 (8 years ago) £115,000

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
2 MANOR FARM CLOSE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL7 9LS £132,000 11/02/2022 Detached
19 GROVEWOOD CLOSE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL7 9SE £252,000 20/01/2022 Detached
4 GROVEWOOD CLOSE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL7 9SE £288,000 10/09/2021 Detached
29 BARNARD CLOSE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL7 9SJ £227,500 12/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £224,875 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -21.7%
10y growth 38%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tameside. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 30.4%
10y (index) 80.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tameside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £828/mo
Realistic £920/mo
Optimistic £1,012/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tameside.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Tameside & Glossop: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wordsworth Crescent/Springvale Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop Newmarket Road/Taunton Green 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Shop A.S.M Indian Grocery 0.8 miles
Train station Ashton-under-Lyne 0.9 miles
Train station Guide Bridge 1.6 miles
Hospital Tameside General Hospital 1.7 miles
Hospital The Christie at Oldham 3.8 miles
University UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus) 5.3 miles
University University of Law 5.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during May 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
Waterloo Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Mar 2022
The Limes School Other 0.3 miles Good — 26 Sep 2023
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 13 Jul 2023
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 27 Dec 2012

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 Terraced House, Mallory Avenue, OL7 £1,450/mo 3 0.53 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Minto Street, OL7 £2,412/mo 3 0.54 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Smallshaw Lane, OL6 £1,100/mo 3 0.86 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Brookside Avenue, M43 £1,200/mo 3 1.02 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,541/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625
Target investor price (1%) £132,500
Gross yield 7.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.2×
Monthly cashflow £281/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).