# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M18 7QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Melland Road, Gorton, M18 7QA | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £87,950 | ## Description We are delighted to present this spacious three-bedroom semi-detached property, ideally located in the thriving and ever-growing community of Gorton. Offering excellent transport links, access to highly regarded local schools, and fantastic potential throughout, this home provides the perfect canvas for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property. Step inside and you are welcomed by a bright entrance hallway that sets the tone for the generous accommodation on offer. The ground floor features a separate fitted kitchen, a convenient downstairs WC, and a spacious living and dining room that provides an excellent space for both everyday family life and entertaining guests. From here, you have direct access to the great-size rear garden, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, children's play, or relaxing during the warmer months. Upstairs, the property offers two generous double bedrooms, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes, alongside a well-proportioned single bedroom and a fully tiled family bathroom. Externally, this attractive home enjoys a substantial rear garden, offering plenty of space for gardening and outdoor activities, while a private driveway provides convenient off-road parking. In summary, this three-bedroom semi-detached property in Gorton combines spacious accommodation, excellent outdoor space, and outstanding potential. With flexible living arrangements, superb transport connections, and reputable schools nearby, this property is perfectly suited to families, professionals, and first-time buyers alike. **Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and potential this fantastic home has to offer.** ## Property Photos - ![A.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542637) - A.JPEG - ![C3.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542638) - C3.JPEG - ![Garden 2.jpg](/listings/photos/91247505/1542639) - Garden 2.jpg - ![C.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542640) - C.JPEG - ![B.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542641) - B.JPEG - ![C2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542642) - C2.JPEG - ![D.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542643) - D.JPEG - ![D2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542644) - D2.JPEG - ![B2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542645) - B2.JPEG - ![E.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542646) - E.JPEG - ![F.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542647) - F.JPEG - ![F2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542648) - F2.JPEG - ![G.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542649) - G.JPEG - ![G2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542650) - G2.JPEG - ![H.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542651) - H.JPEG - ![I.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542652) - I.JPEG - ![I2.JPEG](/listings/photos/91247505/1542653) - I2.JPEG - ![Garden 3.jpg](/listings/photos/91247505/1542654) - Garden 3.jpg - ![Garden 1.jpg](/listings/photos/91247505/1542655) - Garden 1.jpg ## Floorplans - ![37 Melland Road, M18 7QA-high.png](/listings/photos/91247505/1542656) - 37 Melland Road, M18 7QA-high.png ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 WEAVING WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7SX | £310,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 19 FORBER CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7PU | £170,000 | 27/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 85 WEMBLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7PX | £157,000 | 07/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 THOMSON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7QQ | £190,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 85 WEMBLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7PX | £146,000 | 27/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 92 DARRAS ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7PS | £215,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 FELLBRIGG CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7QU | £160,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 HEXHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7RJ | £195,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 MANNERING STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7SU | £277,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 35 MELLAND ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7QA | £215,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 WEAVING WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7SX | £78,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 MANNERING STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7SW | £283,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 HEXHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7RJ | £170,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 21 MELLAND ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7QA | £170,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 55 MELLAND ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7QA | £170,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £185,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £195,917 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £215,393 (14 Semi-detached, M18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +20.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,222/mo - **Realistic:** £1,358/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,494/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 Detached House, Cardrona Street, M18 | £1,590/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,590/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £198,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £159,000 *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 £1,590/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £382/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.1% *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:** 40% - **10y growth:** 124.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 23.2% - **10y growth (index):** 83.3% ## 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)