For sale Terraced

157 NORTHGATE ROAD

STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER SK3 9NL

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 2 May 2026 (-91d)

£229,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£42,500 Apr 1999

Price per m²

£3,484/m²

Local average

£217,509 (+5.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,185 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two Well Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Attractive Mid Terraced
  • Basement
  • Private Gardens
  • Chain Free
  • Popular & Convenient Location
  • Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
On street
Garden
Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

This attractive mid terraced home on Northgate Road offers a wonderful opportunity to buy a property that feels both welcoming and practical, with the kind of character and versatility that makes everyday living easy. Beautifully suited to a buyer looking for a home with warmth, comfort and potential, it combines generous living space with a popular and convenient location, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, professionals or anyone looking for a smart move in Edgeley.

Set over three floors and entered on the ground floor, the property provides a lovely sense of space throughout. The two reception rooms give you the flexibility to create interiors that truly work for your lifestyle, whether that means a cosy lounge to relax in at the end of the day, a stylish dining room for entertaining, or a dedicated area for working from home, hobbies or fitness. The layout feels adaptable and inviting, giving you room to shape the home around the way you want to live.

Upstairs, there are two well proportioned bedrooms that offer comfortable accommodation. Whether used as a main bedroom and guest room, or a bedroom and dressing room or study, the space is easy to furnish and full of potential. The bathroom serves the home well, while the overall arrangement makes the property ideal for both day-to-day living and longer-term practicality.

A particularly appealing feature is the basement, adding valuable extra space and useful storage, something that is always in demand in a terraced home. This additional level enhances the versatility of the property and gives you more room to keep the main living areas calm, organised and clutter free.

Outside, the private gardens provide a welcome retreat from the pace of daily life. They offer the chance to enjoy a morning coffee, add planting and outdoor seating, or simply have your own manageable outside space to relax and unwind. For many buyers, having private outdoor space is a real advantage, and here it adds even more appeal to an already attractive home.

Further benefits include double glazing and gas central heating, helping to create a comfortable environment throughout the seasons. The property is also chain free, which is a major advantage for buyers wanting a smoother, less stressful purchase and the possibility of moving forward without unnecessary delay.

The location is another strong reason to buy. Northgate Road sits in a popular and convenient part of Edgeley, with supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities and healthcare services all within easy reach. Rail links are also close by, making the area especially appealing for those who need straightforward access for commuting or visiting surrounding towns and cities.

Listed by

Hazel Grove

Ian Tonge Property Services Limited

Reference: 88017903

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/07/2026

Expiry date: 16/07/2036

Current heating cost: £904/year

Potential heating cost: £631/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,815

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£60 - £70)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £229,950 +441.1%
Sold 16/04/1999 (27 years ago) £42,500

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
24 FREEMANTLE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LF £205,000 12/02/2026 Terraced
4 GLANVOR ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9PF £271,500 28/01/2026 Terraced
86 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JR £225,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
7 LARK HILL ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9PW £228,250 05/12/2025 Terraced
9 CUNLIFFE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LG £294,000 02/12/2025 Terraced
10 FARR STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LD £190,000 01/12/2025 Terraced
143 INGLETON ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9NR £267,000 14/11/2025 Terraced
8 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JX £262,000 19/02/2025 Terraced
31 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JX £235,000 02/08/2024 Terraced
66 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JR £191,000 24/11/2023 Terraced
65 FARR STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LD £186,000 13/09/2023 Terraced
41 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JR £183,150 28/07/2023 Terraced
109 FOX STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JY £220,000 27/06/2023 Terraced
4 RAE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LJ £275,000 09/05/2023 Terraced
84 CARMICHAEL STREET, EDGELEY, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9JR £1,500,000 31/03/2023 Terraced
66 AVONDALE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9NY £352,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
10 FREEMANTLE STREET, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LF £216,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
65 CHELMSFORD ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LS £178,200 09/12/2022 Terraced
1 ELDON ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9NP £215,000 18/11/2022 Terraced
30 CHELMSFORD ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9LL £215,000 09/11/2022 Terraced
Same street 167 NORTHGATE ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK3 9NL £215,000 25/03/2022 Terraced

Street average: £215,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £295,455 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.7%
10y growth 63.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stockport. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.7%
5y (index) 25.3%
10y (index) 68.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £995/mo
Realistic £1,105/mo
Optimistic £1,216/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stockport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £576/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Gary's Convenience Store 0.0 miles
Shop Bloom 0.0 miles
Bus stop Edgeley, SW-bound Bloom Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop Edgeley, Edgeley Road / near Northgate Road 0.2 miles
Train station Stockport 0.6 miles
Train station Davenport 1.3 miles
Hospital Newlands Care Home 1.4 miles
Hospital Withington Clinic 2.9 miles
University University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus 3.2 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 3.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during May 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
Lark Hill Nursery School Nursery 0.1 miles Outstanding — 29 Dec 2014
Lark Hill Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Jan 2023
Alexandra Park Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 5 Mar 2019
Stockport Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 25 Mar 2015
Hollywood Park Nursery School Nursery 0.4 miles Outstanding — 10 Nov 2014

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 Terraced House, Duchy Street, SK3 £1,095/mo 2 0.36 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Roslyn Road, SK3 £1,450/mo 2 0.94 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,273/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,125
Target investor price (1%) £127,300
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×
Monthly cashflow £215/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.9%
  • 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).