Sold STC Flat

FLAT 18

CENTRAL 4, WHARF ROAD, SALE, GREATER MANCHESTER M33 2ZH

1 beds 1 baths 495 sq ft Listed 20 May 2026 (-73d)

£165,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (M33 2ZH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 18, CENTRAL 4, WHARF ROAD, SALE, GREATER MANCHESTER M33 2ZH |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 46 m² |
| Last sold | £112,500 Sep 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £242/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7300-8633-0422-2505-3853)

## Description

Excellent investment opportunity or first time buy!

Spacious one bedroom apartment located within a popular development in the heart of Sale Town Centre, boasting with shops and amenities. The property benefits from excellent transport links, including Sale Metrolink within walking distance.

The accommodation comprises in brief; entrance hallway, generous double bedroom with ample wardrobe space, living room with double doors opening onto a balcony, contemporary kitchen and three piece bathroom with shower over bath.

Externally the property benefits from an allocated parking space as well as permitted visitor parking.

Leasehold with 177 years remaining. Ground Rent - £74 PA - Service Charge - £97.95 PCM

EPC C. Trafford Council Tax Band B.

**Aml** - To be able to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88745625/491012) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88745625/491014) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CENTRAL 4 FLAT 18 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZH | £112,500 | 25/09/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1C APARTMENT 9 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY | £215,000 | 08/12/2025 | Flat |
| CENTRAL 3 FLAT 7 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG | £230,000 | 11/04/2025 | Flat |
| CENTRAL 3 FLAT 12 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG | £175,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| 1B APARTMENT 5 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX | £200,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 1B APARTMENT 14 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX | £310,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat |
| CENTRAL 5 FLAT 8 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZJ | £225,500 | 21/09/2022 | Flat |
| 1B APARTMENT 3 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX | £315,000 | 15/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] CENTRAL 4 FLAT 16 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZH | £194,000 | 03/05/2022 | Flat |
| CENTRAL 1 FLAT 1 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZD | £128,000 | 21/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] CENTRAL 4 FLAT 7 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZH | £205,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| CENTRAL 3 FLAT 1 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG | £170,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| 1C APARTMENT 7 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY | £265,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| 1C APARTMENT 13 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY | £305,000 | 27/10/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £199,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £230,773 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £186,695 (49 Flat, M33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.6%

## 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):** £399/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.83% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £136,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,587/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.3%
- **10y growth:** 36.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Trafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

46 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£112,500 Sep 2015

Price per m²

£3,587/m²

Local average

£186,695 (-11.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,017 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

One Double Bedroom Apartment
Modern Development
Contemporary Kitchen and Bathroom
Sale Town Centre Location
Walking Distance to Sale Metrolink
Allocated Parking and Visitor Spaces
Trafford Council - Band B
EPC Rating - Awaited
177 Years Remaining on the Lease
Ground Rent - £74 PA Service Charge - £97.95 PCM

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Communal

Description

Excellent investment opportunity or first time buy!

Spacious one bedroom apartment located within a popular development in the heart of Sale Town Centre, boasting with shops and amenities. The property benefits from excellent transport links, including Sale Metrolink within walking distance.

The accommodation comprises in brief; entrance hallway, generous double bedroom with ample wardrobe space, living room with double doors opening onto a balcony, contemporary kitchen and three piece bathroom with shower over bath.

Externally the property benefits from an allocated parking space as well as permitted visitor parking.

Leasehold with 177 years remaining. Ground Rent - £74 PA - Service Charge - £97.95 PCM

EPC C. Trafford Council Tax Band B.

Aml - To be able to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. Ask the branch for further details.

Listed by

Sale

Jordan Fishwick

Reference: 88745625

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/08/2025

Expiry date: 06/08/2035

Current heating cost: £242/year

Potential heating cost: £242/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£165,000	+46.7%
Sold	25/09/2015 (10 years ago)	£112,500	—

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
1C APARTMENT 9 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY	£215,000	08/12/2025	Flat
CENTRAL 3 FLAT 7 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG	£230,000	11/04/2025	Flat
CENTRAL 3 FLAT 12 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG	£175,000	31/03/2023	Flat
1B APARTMENT 5 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX	£200,000	21/12/2022	Flat
1B APARTMENT 14 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX	£310,000	30/11/2022	Flat
CENTRAL 5 FLAT 8 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZJ	£225,500	21/09/2022	Flat
1B APARTMENT 3 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NX	£315,000	15/09/2022	Flat
Same street CENTRAL 4 FLAT 16 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZH	£194,000	03/05/2022	Flat
CENTRAL 1 FLAT 1 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZD	£128,000	21/04/2022	Flat
Same street CENTRAL 4 FLAT 7 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZH	£205,000	18/02/2022	Flat
CENTRAL 3 FLAT 1 WHARF ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2ZG	£170,000	21/12/2021	Flat
1C APARTMENT 7 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY	£265,000	26/11/2021	Flat
1C APARTMENT 13 BRITANNIA ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 2NY	£305,000	27/10/2021	Flat

Street average: £199,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £230,773 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.3%

10y growth 36.2%

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

1y (index) -1.2%

5y (index) 7.6%

10y (index) 42.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,229/mo

Realistic £1,365/mo

Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Wharf Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	B&M	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Sale, Broad Road / opposite Lynwood Grove	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Sale, Broad Road / near Oldfield Road	0.1 miles
Shop	The Nail Box	0.2 miles
Train station	Humphrey Park	1.8 miles
Train station	Trafford Park	2.0 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	3.2 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	3.2 miles
University	Manchester School of Art	4.3 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	4.4 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
Springfield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 29 Dec 2021
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 27 Apr 2009
St Anne's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Jul 2015
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2023
Sale Grammar School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 27 Sep 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.83%

Max investor price (0.8%) £170,625

Target investor price (1%) £136,500

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).