# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M32 8JE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Melfort Avenue, Stretford, M32, M32 8JE | | Price | £485,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | ## Description This beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached home offers a high standard of accommodation, ideal for modern family living. The property boasts two double bedrooms, a well proportioned third bedroom and a spacious open plan living and dining area, creating a bright and welcoming space for both everyday living and entertaining. The contemporary fitted kitchen is finished with stylish, high quality fittings and is complemented by a separate utility room for added practicality. The bright conservatory provides a versatile additional living space and gives direct access to a large, beautifully maintained garden, offering plenty of room to dine, entertain, garden, or simply relax. The second bedroom benefits from access to a useful loft conversion, providing flexible space for a study, hobby room, or storage. A modern family bathroom completes the interior with waterfall and power shower heads and full sized bath perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. Externally, the property further benefits from a garage and driveway parking, enhancing its overall appeal. Ideally located within easy reach of local schools, cafés, and supermarkets, this property offers both convenience and modern living, making it well suited to families and professionals alike. Situated in a well established residential area of Stretford, it enjoys a pleasant suburban feel while remaining close to Manchester city centre. The area benefits from excellent tram and bus links, with Stretford tram stop just a 10 minute walk away—providing easy access for commuters. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, quality and versatility this impressive home has to offer. **Disclaimer** (While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, Trading Places and the seller makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information contained in this advertisement for any purpose and any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. All information should be confirmed by your Legal representative). 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 LIME ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8HT | £710,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 LIME ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8HX | £575,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 GRANBY ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8JL | £360,000 | 18/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 20 MELFORT AVENUE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8JE | £355,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 HAPTON AVENUE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8JN | £205,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 GRANBY ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8JL | £115,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 LIME ROAD, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8HT | £215,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 WANSBECK CLOSE, STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M32 8QU | £385,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £355,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £366,429 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £345,286 (35 Semi-detached, M32, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +40.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,365/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,502/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cooper St, M32 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Peveril Crescent, M21 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Marple Grove, M32 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Flat, Barlow Moor Road, M21 | £2,250/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Royston Road, M16 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 1.19 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradfield Road, M41 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Maisonette, Barlow Moor Road, M21 | £3,850/mo | 3 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,979/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000 *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 £1,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-495/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21.9% - **10y growth:** 85.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 21.8% - **10y growth (index):** 67.6% ## 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)