# 1 bedroom bungalow for sale (M41 8UB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Lawrence Road, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41, M41 8UB | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | ## Description A well-presented one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, offering comfortable single-storey living with generous outdoor space, making it an ideal purchase for downsizers, first-time buyers or those seeking a property with excellent potential. The property is entered via a porch which leads directly into a bright and welcoming living room, creating a comfortable central hub of the home. Off the living room is a hallway providing access to the remaining accommodation, including a fitted kitchen featuring a range of base and eye-level units, offering ample storage and workspace. The property also benefits from a rear porch and additional storage space, adding practicality to everyday living. The generous double bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, while a well-appointed three-piece shower room completes the internal accommodation. Externally, the property boasts a particularly private rear garden, offering a tranquil outdoor space perfect for relaxing and enjoying the warmer months. To the front is an exceptionally large garden and driveway area, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles and enhancing the property's overall appeal. Combining convenient single-level living with excellent outdoor space and parking, this charming bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of buyers. Early viewing is highly recommended. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131488) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131489) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131490) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131491) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131492) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131493) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131494) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131495) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131496) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131497) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131498) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131499) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131500) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131501) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/89671800/1131502) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89671800/1131503) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 52 DERWENT ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 8UA | £475,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | 41 GOLDSWORTHY ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 8TY | £505,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 OVERDALE CRESCENT, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 5GR | £395,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 59 OVERDALE CRESCENT, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 5GR | £707,500 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 41 GOLDSWORTHY ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 8TY | £475,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached | | 44 DERWENT ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 8UA | £430,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 65 LAWRENCE ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M41 8UB | £240,000 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £240,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £497,917 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £538,393 (28 Detached, M41, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -48% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,365/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,502/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Delamere Road, M41 | £875/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Urmston, M41 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Waterside Court, M41 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Urmston, M41 | £650/mo | 1 | 1.05 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Wycliffe Road, M41 | £850/mo | 1 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, The Locks, M44 | £875/mo | 1 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £820/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £86,300 *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 £863/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-351/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.2% *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:** 30.1% - **10y growth:** 84.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.8% - **5y growth (index):** 26.3% - **10y growth (index):** 66.5% ## 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)