# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M20 5GB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18, FARLANDS DRIVE, MANCHESTER M20 5GB | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 101 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/08/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £780/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,535 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£35) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8309-3023-2529-9207-9863) ## Description A superb five bedroom extended semi detached home situated in a sought after Didsbury location. This imposing family home is presented to an excellent standard throughout and has undergone a significant double storey extension. The accommodation comprises of; entrance hallway, three reception rooms, stunning family kitchen with island, downstairs wc, five well proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite. Externally there is a driveway providing off road parking and a fantastic rear garden with lawn area, pation and garage. Situated in a highly desirable street in Didsbury the property is well positioned to take advantage of some excellent local amenities, schools and transport links, including easy access to tram and rail links and the M60 motorway network. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/90071019/914920) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/90071019/914921) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/90071019/914922) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/90071019/914923) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/90071019/914924) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/90071019/914925) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/90071019/914926) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/90071019/914927) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/90071019/914928) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/90071019/914929) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/90071019/914930) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/90071019/914931) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/90071019/914932) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/90071019/914933) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/90071019/914934) - Picture No. 08 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/90071019/914935) - Picture No. 16 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/90071019/914936) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 FARLANDS DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GB | £236,000 | 10/06/2015 | Semi-detached | | 18 FARLANDS DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GB | £194,950 | 10/11/2006 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 MAYWOOD AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GR | £411,000 | 13/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 95 BROAD OAK LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GA | £432,500 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 38 TANFIELD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GF | £418,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 HIGHBANK DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QR | £330,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 RIVERTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QU | £439,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 4 HIGHBANK DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QR | £440,500 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 591 PARRS WOOD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QS | £339,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 TANFIELD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GE | £286,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 41 TUSCAN ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GS | £395,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 48 FARLANDS DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GB | £150,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 JAYTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QD | £340,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 NORVIEW DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QF | £355,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 GLENLEA DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QJ | £400,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 TUSCAN ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GS | £465,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 66 BANKSIDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GD | £386,250 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 53 TANFIELD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GE | £423,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 TUSCAN ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GS | £342,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 48 RIVERTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GH | £474,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 33 TUSCAN ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5GS | £511,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 NORVIEW DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QF | £392,000 | 23/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 BROAD OAK LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5QB | £400,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £150,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £398,963 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £487,574 (73 Semi-detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.8% ## 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):** £1,346/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Terraced House, Millrace Close, SK8 | £1,750/mo | 5 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (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:** 3.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 26.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-616/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,446/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.5% - **10y growth:** 57.2% ## 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)