# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M3 5NB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 55, THE EDGE, CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 5NB | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 83 m² | | Last sold | £295,000 Jan 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/05/2031 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £655 ### Recommendations - Y (£585 - £725) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2081-1586-8090-5709-9005) ## Description This superb, modern apartment occupies part of the 7th floor of this famous, luxury City Centre development. The Edge forms part of Manchester and Salford City Centres' 21st Century luxury development landscape, with its iconic design occupying a prominent position along the banks of the River Irwell, within a short stroll of all Manchester has to offer, including its famous shopping, arts and culinary scenes. The development is also within easy reach of more personal, independent neighbourhoods such as Chapel Street, Spinningfields and Ancoats. The apartment itself comes well-presented throughout, with hi-spec fittings and fixtures amplified by streams of natural light. The 7th floor aspect also lends itself to some great views, especially from the large balcony off the stunning open-plan living space. With two generous double bedrooms and two bathroom, the property offers great flexibility in space. The property benefits from a convenient and welcoming concierge in the downstairs lobby, as well as one parking space in the secure undercroft car park. ## Property Photos - ![Block](/listings/photos/167643788/1293592) - Block - ![Front](/listings/photos/167643788/1293594) - Front - ![Balcony](/listings/photos/167643788/1293597) - Balcony - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167643788/1293602) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167643788/1293606) - Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/167643788/1293609) - Living Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/167643788/1293612) - Bedroom 1 - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/167643788/1293614) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/167643788/1293617) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167643788/1293620) - Bathroom - ![Block](/listings/photos/167643788/1293623) - Block - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/167643788/1293626) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/167643788/1293631) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167643788/1293637) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE EDGE 55 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £295,000 | 11/01/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE EDGE 245 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NG | £141,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | THE EDGE 267 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NG | £140,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | THE EDGE 174 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £270,000 | 21/10/2025 | Flat | | THE EDGE 20 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £368,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat | | THE EDGE 41 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £155,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat | | THE EDGE 33 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £197,500 | 22/11/2024 | Flat | | THE EDGE 16 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £230,000 | 14/10/2024 | Flat | | THE EDGE 14 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £203,000 | 25/09/2024 | Flat | | THE EDGE 27 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £280,000 | 26/02/2024 | Flat | | THE EDGE 214 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £162,500 | 15/12/2023 | Flat | | COLEMAN HOUSE, 1 - 3 1D GRAVEL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 7WQ | £368,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 28 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £326,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat | | THE GALLERY, 18 APARTMENT 26 BLACKFRIARS STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5JR | £246,000 | 04/11/2023 | Flat | | BARNFIELD HOUSE, 1 APARTMENT 602 SALFORD APPROACH, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 7BX | £262,750 | 29/09/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 235 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £580,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat | | BARNFIELD HOUSE, 1 APARTMENT 502 SALFORD APPROACH, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 7BX | £267,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 31 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £330,000 | 23/05/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 46 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NB | £260,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 212 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £330,000 | 20/03/2023 | Flat | | THE EDGE 182 CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 5NF | £156,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £263,638 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £283,642 (354 Flat, M3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Salford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,046/mo - **Realistic:** £1,162/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £116,200 *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:** £3,373/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -13.9% - **10y growth:** 28.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Salford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -5% - **5y growth (index):** 17.3% - **10y growth (index):** 75% ## 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)