8 WATERGATE
MANCHESTER, AUDENSHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER M34 5QP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
88 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£58,000 Sep 1998
Price per m²
£3,182/m²
Local average
£188,069 (+48.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,517 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Sought After Location
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Large South Facing Garden
- Potential to Extend *STPP*
- Family Home
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Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Stepping inside, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway that sets the tone for the space and versatility this home provides. To the front of the property is a beautifully presented reception room, a flexible space that could effortlessly serve as a formal dining room, playroom, home office, or additional sitting room depending on your needs.
Continuing through the hallway, you reach the impressive main living room — truly the heart of the home. This spacious and inviting room is flooded with natural light thanks to its large windows, which perfectly frame the outstanding rear garden. It’s a wonderful space for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests, with a seamless connection to the outdoor setting.
The ground floor also benefits from a well-appointed kitchen, offering excellent cupboard space and functionality for modern family living. Further along, the recently modernised main bathroom has been finished to a high standard, providing a fresh and contemporary feel.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the home and features extensive fitted wardrobes along with a convenient en-suite. The two additional double bedrooms are located to the rear, both enjoying peaceful views over the beautiful garden.
Externally, the property truly excels. The substantial rear garden is a standout feature — an ideal space for families, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the privacy and greenery. There is also exciting potential to create a private driveway to the rear of the property, subject to the necessary permissions, adding further convenience and value.
Perfectly positioned, the home is within walking distance of the local canal, excellent tram and transport links for commuting, highly regarded primary and secondary schools, and the popular Snipe Retail Park, offering a fantastic range of shops and amenities.
This is truly a must-view property — a rare opportunity to secure a forever family home in one of Audenshaw’s most desirable locations
Listed by
Denton
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 173324921
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 06/02/2026
Current heating cost: £1,117/year
Potential heating cost: £750/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,935
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £280,000 | +382.8% |
| Sold | 25/09/1998 (27 years ago) | £58,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 WINDSOR DRIVE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RA | £174,000 | 12/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 SPRING BANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG | £222,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 158 DROYLSDEN ROAD, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5QU | £250,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG | £170,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 THRAPSTON AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RD | £182,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG | £197,000 | 16/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG | £141,500 | 15/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 28 WINTON AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5NS | £190,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 WINDSOR DRIVE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RA | £125,000 | 26/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 87 LUMB LANE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5GP | £278,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £192,950 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tameside. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Tameside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tameside.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Halifax: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Audenshaw, Manchester Road / Ryecroft Hall (Stop D) | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Halfords | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Harveys | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Manchester Road/Lumb Lane (Stop C) | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Guide Bridge | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Fairfield | 0.7 miles |
| University | UK Management College | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Shiv Lodge Medical Centre | 3.3 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 4.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwyn Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 21 Feb 2013 |
| Audenshaw Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2023 |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 9 Oct 2014 |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 10 Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albion Drive, M43 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).