Sold Terraced

176 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD

MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE

3 beds 1 baths 980 sq ft Listed 16 Mar 2022 (-1565d)

£200,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (M40 5EE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 176 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 91 m² |
| Last sold | £41,000 Mar 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/03/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £470/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2400-6612-0022-6196-3723)

## Description

ATTENTION INVESTORS - Let at £900 pcm until June 2023.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this recently refurbished three bedroom FREEHOLD Victorian terrace located in the popular area of Moston. Situated close to the shops and local schools and providing easy access to the city centre.

The accommodation briefly comprises; hall, living room, dining room and a kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room.

Viewing essential. EPC Rating - C.

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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## Floorplans

- ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/121147142/747489) - FLOOR-PLAN

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/121147142/747490) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 176 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £41,000 | 14/03/2008 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 137 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ | £160,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR | £68,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 JOAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FP | £141,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 78 - 80 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EN | £183,000 | 06/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £48,000 | 04/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 115 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ | £137,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FG | £220,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 49 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG | £127,500 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 205 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DD | £131,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG | £108,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 174 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £190,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 89 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG | £108,500 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 LAKIN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DT | £95,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 96 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EQ | £100,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EP | £140,000 | 03/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EW | £143,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR | £110,000 | 28/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 127 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ | £100,250 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR | £115,000 | 25/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FT | £158,000 | 24/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG | £155,100 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £35,000 | 08/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £120,000 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 21 EGBERT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5ER | £148,000 | 20/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £98,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £132,418 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £164,733 (40 Terraced, M40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +21.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,217/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,352/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Detached House, Wilfred St, M40 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Mapledon Road, M9 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,523/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.76% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £190,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £152,300

*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 £1,523/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £558/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.5%

*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:** £2,198/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6.8%
- **10y growth:** 93.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 85.1%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£41,000 Mar 2008

Price per m²

£2,198/m²

Local average

£164,733 (+21.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

ATTENTION INVESTORS
Let at £900 pcm until June 2023
Mid-terrace house
Three bedrooms
Two reception rooms
Recently refurbished
Modern kitchen
Close to the city centre
Freehold
EPC Rating - C

Description

ATTENTION INVESTORS - Let at £900 pcm until June 2023.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this recently refurbished three bedroom FREEHOLD Victorian terrace located in the popular area of Moston. Situated close to the shops and local schools and providing easy access to the city centre.

The accommodation briefly comprises; hall, living room, dining room and a kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room.

Viewing essential. EPC Rating - C.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

MCC220154/2

Listed by

Manchester

Favsco 23 Ltd - LSL Franchise

Reference: 121147142

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/03/2022

Expiry date: 18/03/2032

Current heating cost: £470/year

Potential heating cost: £391/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/03/2008 (18 years ago)	£41,000	—

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
137 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ	£160,000	30/11/2023	Terraced
9 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR	£68,000	11/08/2023	Terraced
24 JOAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FP	£141,000	28/07/2023	Terraced
78 - 80 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EN	£183,000	06/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£48,000	04/07/2023	Terraced
115 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ	£137,000	19/12/2022	Terraced
54 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FG	£220,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
49 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG	£127,500	18/11/2022	Terraced
205 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DD	£131,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
4 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG	£108,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 174 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£190,000	20/10/2022	Terraced
89 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG	£108,500	25/08/2022	Terraced
15 LAKIN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DT	£95,000	17/08/2022	Terraced
96 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EQ	£100,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
63 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EP	£140,000	03/05/2022	Terraced
47 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EW	£143,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
30 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR	£110,000	28/04/2022	Terraced
127 ADRIAN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FQ	£100,250	11/04/2022	Terraced
3 SPREADBURY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9DR	£115,000	25/01/2022	Terraced
51 LANGWORTHY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5FT	£158,000	24/01/2022	Terraced
65 OSCAR STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 9EG	£155,100	17/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£35,000	08/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£120,000	07/12/2021	Terraced
21 EGBERT STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5ER	£148,000	20/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £98,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £132,418 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.8%

10y growth 93.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 23.3%

10y (index) 85.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,217/mo

Realistic £1,352/mo

Optimistic £1,487/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M40 5EE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Moston, Lightbowne Road / near Brendon Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Moston, Lightbowne Road / near Hugo Street	0.1 miles
Shop	The First Class Experience	0.4 miles
Shop	S & Z Newsagent	0.4 miles
Train station	Moston	1.4 miles
Train station	Manchester Victoria	2.5 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	2.5 miles
University	University of Law	2.7 miles
Hospital	Shiv Lodge Medical Centre	3.6 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	3.8 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
St Dunstan's RC Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 21 Apr 2016
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School	Other	0.2 miles	Inadequate — 24 Feb 2023
Lily Lane Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Inadequate — 18 Jul 2022
Co-op Academy Broadhurst	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 Nov 2017
Moston Lane Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2022

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 Detached House, Wilfred St, M40	£1,450/mo	3	0.25 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Mapledon Road, M9	£1,595/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,523/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.76%

Max investor price (0.8%) £190,375

Target investor price (1%) £152,300

Gross yield 9.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.9×

Monthly cashflow £558/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 11.5%

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).

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