# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M4 1PE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 108, 25 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M4 1PE | | Price | £330,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £308,500 Jan 2022 | ## Description The Property Impressive Two-Bedroom Loft-Style Apartment in the Heart of the Northern Quarter Purplebricks are delighted to present this exceptional and immaculately presented two double bedroom apartment, located within the highly regarded Conran Buildings, 25 Church Street development in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter. Occupying close to 1,000 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, this stunning apartment seamlessly blends contemporary city living with the character and heritage of the building’s former life as an Edwardian Warehouse. The development itself is renowned for its striking architecture, impressive communal areas and welcoming atmosphere, with a secure entrance, stylish lobby, lift access and well-maintained communal spaces. Designed by the celebrated Sir Terence Conran, the apartment showcases an iconic New York loft-inspired aesthetic, featuring exposed original brickwork, steel beams and columns, and impressive triple-glazed sash windows that flood the interior with natural light while maintaining excellent comfort and energy efficiency. The spacious accommodation comprises a generous entrance hallway with useful storage cupboards, a substantial open-plan living, dining and kitchen area ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, and two large double bedrooms. Both bedrooms benefit from their own bathroom facilities, including a luxurious principal bedroom with en-suite, offering an ideal layout for professionals, sharers or guests. Residents benefit from access to discounted secure parking arrangements at the Church Street and Arndale multi-storey car parks, while on-street resident permit parking is available via Manchester City Council. Ideally positioned in the heart of Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter, the apartment is surrounded by an outstanding selection of independent cafés, acclaimed restaurants, bars and boutique shops. The property is also within easy walking distance of the Arndale Centre, Victoria & Piccadilly Station. **Property ownership information** Ground rent review period: No review period Service charge review period: Every 1 year Lease end date: 21/12/2997 Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723489) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723490) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723491) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723492) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723493) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723494) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723495) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723496) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723497) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723498) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723499) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723500) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723501) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723502) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89538756/723503) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89538756/723504) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/89538756/723505) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 25 FLAT 108 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PE | £308,500 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | 25 FLAT 108 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PE | £233,000 | 23/01/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 - 21 FLAT 16 TURNER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1DY | £225,000 | 07/07/2025 | Flat | | 11 - 21 FLAT 24 TURNER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1DY | £235,000 | 18/12/2023 | Flat | | 18 APARTMENT 54 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PN | £115,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat | | 25 FLAT 402 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PE | £247,500 | 29/09/2023 | Flat | | TRANSMISSION HOUSE, 11 FLAT 612 TIB STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1AF | £262,500 | 19/06/2023 | Flat | | 25 FLAT 608 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PE | £282,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat | | 18 APARTMENT 38 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PN | £185,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 25 FLAT 111 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PE | £300,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | 11 - 21 FLAT 2 TURNER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1DY | £180,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat | | 18 APARTMENT 53 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PN | £277,000 | 06/12/2022 | Flat | | THE BIRCHIN, 1 APARTMENT 204 JOINER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PH | £112,000 | 15/11/2022 | Flat | | 11 - 21 FLAT 3 TURNER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1DY | £161,000 | 09/11/2022 | Flat | | 56 FLAT 17 HIGH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1ED | £120,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | THE BIRCHIN, 1 APARTMENT 510 JOINER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PH | £180,000 | 26/09/2022 | Flat | | 56 FLAT 4 HIGH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1ED | £107,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat | | 18 APARTMENT 34 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PN | £216,000 | 08/09/2022 | Flat | | 18 APARTMENT 3 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PN | £145,000 | 30/08/2022 | Flat | | 23 FLAT 25 CHURCH STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PY | £181,000 | 23/08/2022 | Flat | | THE BIRCHIN, 1 APARTMENT 103 JOINER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PH | £160,000 | 09/08/2022 | Flat | | THE BIRCHIN, 1 APARTMENT 411 JOINER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M4 1PH | £240,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £196,550 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £268,000 (70 Flat, M4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +23.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,217/mo - **Realistic:** £1,352/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Church Street, M4 | £1,750/mo | 2 | 0 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Joiner Street, M4 | £3,250/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Joiner Street, M4 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, High Street, M4 | £2,500/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Back Piccadilly, M1 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Tib St, M4 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Sorting House, M1 | £2,000/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Grand, M1 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Grand, M1 | £1,435/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,964/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £250/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.1% *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:** -8.7% - **10y growth:** 71.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 9.1% - **10y growth (index):** 58.9% ## 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)