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48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS

ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 19 Oct 2020 (-2063d)

£195,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA14 4DT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 57 m² |
| Last sold | £235,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/06/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £389/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,000

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8782-6326-8160-8303-4992)

## Description

A beautifully presented, well-appointed and spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment with pleasant private patio overlooking the communal gardens.

'Townfield Gardens' lies within walking distance of Altrincham town centre, the fashionable Market Quarter, Station, and John Leigh Park, all of which will appeal to a variety of potential buyers.

Accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance hallway with ample fitted storage including a cupboard with plumbing and housing for a washing machine, bright and spacious living/dining room with door opening directly onto the private patio and communal gardens, well-appointed fitted kitchen, two excellent sized bedrooms, and a fabulous bathroom with 3-piece white suite and rain shower over bath completes the accommodation. Warmed by a GCH system and UPVC double glazed.

Externally there is residents parking, and the development sits within well established and beautifully maintained communal gardens.

NB Garages are available to rent from the management company, dependant on availability. A small garage (ideal for a Fiesta/Golf etc) costs £250.00 per annum.

Highly convenient location, Ideal for first time buyers/couples and Viewing essential!

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/74406996/326196) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/74406996/326199) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £177,500 | 14/02/2018 | Flat |
| 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £120,000 | 30/11/2012 | Flat |
| 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £100,000 | 18/03/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £230,000 | 16/04/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £225,000 | 24/03/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £250,000 | 16/01/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £188,000 | 06/01/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,500 | 05/11/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £242,500 | 25/03/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £215,000 | 02/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £227,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| 13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £310,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat |
| 23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 15/11/2021 | Other |
| [Same street] 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £200,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £205,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| 16 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £175,000 | 07/09/2021 | Flat |
| 49 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,500 | 23/06/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £220,800 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £248,875 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £359,565 (55 Flat, WA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -45.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,223/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,359/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14 | £1,075/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.72% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*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 £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £467/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.9%

*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:** £3,421/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -33.9%
- **10y growth:** 80.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£235,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£3,421/m²

Local average

£359,565 (-45.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,797 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A beautifully presented, well-appointed and spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment with pleasant private patio overlooking the communal gardens.

'Townfield Gardens' lies within walking distance of Altrincham town centre, the fashionable Market Quarter, Station, and John Leigh Park, all of which will appeal to a variety of potential buyers.

Accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance hallway with ample fitted storage including a cupboard with plumbing and housing for a washing machine, bright and spacious living/dining room with door opening directly onto the private patio and communal gardens, well-appointed fitted kitchen, two excellent sized bedrooms, and a fabulous bathroom with 3-piece white suite and rain shower over bath completes the accommodation. Warmed by a GCH system and UPVC double glazed.

Externally there is residents parking, and the development sits within well established and beautifully maintained communal gardens.

NB Garages are available to rent from the management company, dependant on availability. A small garage (ideal for a Fiesta/Golf etc) costs £250.00 per annum.

Highly convenient location, Ideal for first time buyers/couples and Viewing essential!

Listed by

Altrincham and Hale

The Lomond Group

Reference: 74406996

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 16/06/2022. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/06/2012

Expiry date: 16/06/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £389/year

Potential heating cost: £266/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,000

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

135% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£235,000	+32.4%
Sold	14/02/2018 (8 years ago)	£177,500	+47.9%
Sold	30/11/2012 (13 years ago)	£120,000	+20%
Sold	18/03/2011 (15 years ago)	£100,000	—

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
Same street 2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£210,000	21/11/2025	Flat
Same street 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£230,000	16/04/2025	Flat
Same street 12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£225,000	24/03/2025	Flat
Same street 51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£232,000	28/02/2025	Flat
Same street 8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£250,000	16/01/2025	Flat
Same street 74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£188,000	06/01/2025	Flat
Same street 65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£232,500	05/11/2024	Flat
Same street 41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£242,500	25/03/2024	Flat
Same street 30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£215,000	02/08/2023	Flat
Same street 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£235,000	16/06/2023	Flat
Same street 25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£227,000	02/12/2022	Flat
13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL	£310,000	11/05/2022	Flat
23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL	£300,000	10/12/2021	Flat
Same street 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£210,000	15/11/2021	Other
Same street 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£200,000	12/11/2021	Flat
Same street 18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£210,000	22/10/2021	Flat
Same street 57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£205,000	24/09/2021	Flat
16 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£175,000	07/09/2021	Flat
49 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT	£210,500	23/06/2021	Flat

Street average: £220,800 (15 sales)

Area average: £248,875 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -33.9%

10y growth 80.6%

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

1y (index) -3.6%

5y (index) 6.8%

10y (index) 40.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo

Realistic £1,359/mo

Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	John Leigh Park, Church Street / outside The Wheatsheaf	0.1 miles
Shop	Kwik Fit	0.2 miles
Shop	Spar	0.2 miles
Bus stop	John Leigh Park, Oldfield Road / near Church Street	0.2 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	0.3 miles
Train station	Altrincham	0.4 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	0.4 miles
Train station	Navigation Road	0.6 miles
University	University Academy 92	5.5 miles
University	University of Salford	6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	0.0 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
North Cestrian School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2019
Loreto Grammar School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022
Navigation Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 17 Mar 2011
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024

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 Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14	£1,075/mo	2	0.45 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14	£1,600/mo	2	0.64 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14	£1,400/mo	2	1.01 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.72%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000

Target investor price (1%) £140,000

Gross yield 8.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.6×

Monthly cashflow £467/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 9.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).