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GROUND FLOOR FLAT

3 YORK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 1GG

2 beds 2 baths Listed 20 Sep 2024 (-631d)

£179,950

Reduced on 4 Apr 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (976 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£179,950 Aug 2025

Local average

£240,845 (-25.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,253 of 33,755)

Street crime

244 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • A SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
  • RECENTLY MODERNISED
  • WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO VICTORIA PARK AND EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS
  • EPC RATING TBC AND COUNCIL TAX BAND D
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • BRAND NEW BATHROOM
  • EN-SUITE WET ROOM TO MASTER BEDROOM
  • WELL MAINTAINED COMMUNAL GROUNDS
  • ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN This ground floor apartment forms part of a purpose built development by Messrs Persimmon Homes, enjoying a convenient position within a short stroll from the town centre, Victoria Park and the train station The accommodation is both well presented and neutral in decor. In brief the property comprises; communal entrance hall, private entrance hall, living room, breakfast kitchen, two double bedrooms (master with en-suite wet room) and a brand new stylish bathroom fitted with a white suite and separate shower cubicle. Externally, The property is accessed via a secure entrance and externally there are well tended gardens which are maintained by the management company along with a designated parking space for the apartment.

Location - Set in Cheshire's plains, on the fringe of the Peak District National Park, Macclesfield combines the old with the new. Originally a medieval town, Macclesfield became the country's 'Silk' capital in the 1750's, whilst it still retains that heritage, in recent years it has grown to become a thriving business centre. Macclesfield is a modern shopping centre with a range of leisure facilities to suit most tastes. There is a popular monthly Treacle Market which is a bustling Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Food and Drink Market, held on the cobbles of the town centre with around 140 stalls of exceptional food and drink, unique crafts and vintage and information from the Macclesfield community. There are many independent and state primary and secondary schools. The access points of the North West Motorway network system, Manchester International Airport and some of Cheshire's finest countryside are close at hand. Intercity rail links to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly can be found at Macclesfield and Wilmslow railway stations as well as commuter rail links to the local business centres.

Directions - From our office proceed down the hill toward the train station, turn left and proceed under the railway bridge, through the traffic lights, proceeding straight across The Silk Road onto Buxton Road. Ascend the hill past Arighi Bianchi, taking the next left onto York Street. The 'York gate' apartments can be identified as your turn the corner on the left hand side approx 200 yards along.

Communal Hall - Intercom entry system. Stairs to all floors.

Private Hall - Intercom entry system. Radiator.

Living Room - 4.27m x 3.96m (14'0 x 13'0) - Bright and airy living room with two double glazed windows. Electric fire and surround. Ceiling coving. Radiator.

Dining Kitchen - 4.22m x 3.20m (13'10 x 10'6) - Fitted with a range of base units with work surfaces over and matching wall mounted cupboards. Inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four ring gas hob with extractor hood over and double oven below. Integrated washer/dryer. Space for a fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Vaillant boiler in cupboard. Two double glazed windows. Radiator. Space for a small table and chairs.

Bedroom One - 3.43m x 3.05m (11'3 x 10'0) - Double bedroom fitted with mirror fronted floor to ceiling wardrobe. Radiator.

En-Suite Wet Room - Walk in shower, low level WC and wash hand basin. Double glazed window. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.07m x 2.79m (10'1 x 9'2) - Double bedroom fitted with mirror fronted floor to ceiling wardrobe. Double glazed window. Radiator.

Stylish Bathroom - Brand new bathroom suite fitted with a panelled bath, separate shower, push button low level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Electric shaver point. Radiator.

Outside -

Allocated Parking - The property comes with one allocated parking space.

Tenure - The Vendor informs us that the property is Leasehold and that the lease is 999 from 24 June 2001. The ground Rent and management charge combined is £1069 every six months.
The vendor has also advised us that the property is council tax band D.
We would recommend any prospective buyer to confirm these details with their legal representative.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Jordan Fishwick

Reference: 152707877

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

97% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/08/2025 (10 months ago) £179,950 +24.1%
Sold 21/09/2010 (15 years ago) £145,000 +58.6%
Sold 27/07/2001 (24 years ago) £91,450

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
111 EASTGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GD £126,000 23/11/2023 Flat
19 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN £214,950 09/11/2023 Flat
Same street 9 SECOND FLOOR FLAT YORK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GG £175,000 16/06/2023 Other
113 EASTGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GD £154,000 27/04/2023 Flat
Same street 39 YORK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GG £389,950 06/04/2023 Terraced
25 EASTGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GD £168,000 09/09/2022 Flat
29 EASTGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GD £239,000 12/08/2022 Flat
109 EASTGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GD £135,000 12/07/2022 Flat
Same street 45 YORK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1GG £322,500 06/05/2022 Terraced
4 LIME GROVE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1LY £121,000 01/11/2021 Flat

Street average: £295,817 (3 sales)

Area average: £165,421 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -39%
10y growth 51.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 33.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Tomkinson Heating 0.1 miles
Bus stop Macclesfield, Buxton Road / Fence Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Kwik Fit 0.1 miles
Train station Macclesfield 0.2 miles
Hospital Macclesfield District General Hospital 1.0 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 1.2 miles
Train station Prestbury 2.5 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 8.3 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 98
Shoplifting 40
Anti-social behaviour 27
Public order 21
Drugs 15
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 10
Burglary 5
Other crime 5
Vehicle crime 5
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 244

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
Puss Bank School and Nursery Primary 0.3 miles Good — 30 Jun 2022
Hurdsfield Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 3 Jul 2022
Parkroyal Community School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 29 Mar 2017
Tytherington School Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 1 Dec 2011
Beech Hall School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).