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Acre House Portfolio

20 Benbow Street, Sale, Cheshire, M33, M33 7GG

2 beds 1 baths Listed 3 Jan 2024 (-942d)

£3,500,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

B

Local average

£186,695 (+1774.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,671 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Acre House has over the years performed as one of Sale’s most highly sought after developments in the local rental market, with contemporary living accommodation and some of the best yields in the immediate area - As an investor the development is likely to serve you well.

We are excited to share an opportunity to grow your portfolio with anywhere from one to twenty-two units available for purchase. Subject to the number of units purchased an attractive gross yield between 6.8% to 7.2% is on offer. The current schedule has rents in the region of £850pcm to £950pcm and potential growth only enhances this opportunity. Within this portfolio there are apartments also available with parking at an additional cost.

Each unit comprises; an open plan living/dining room and kitchen, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite with shower over bath. The development is accessed from Benbow Street and likewise for residents with parking, access can be granted from the elevated car park. Communal areas are secured with coded access and lifts provide access to each floor.

This particular advert is for the entire collection of twenty-two units, sold with tenants in situ. Rental Schedule can be found in the Investment Brochure.

Location:
Known as one of Greater Manchester's more laid-back suburbs, Sale is set beside the Bridgewater Canal. Following a most impressive regeneration over more recent years, Sale is the perfect blend of green space and cultural, foodie spots, making it a popular place for those who want to live close to the city, but don’t want to contend with urban living.

For those with families, Sale has over 15 primary schools, two secondary schools, and one grammar school. Notable schools in the area include Springfield Primary School, Brooklands, and St Joseph’s RC. There is also a regular bus service to schools in Altrincham like Loreto and St Ambrose Grammar Schools.

Being just five miles from Manchester’s city centre means that Sale enjoys good transport links. With access to Manchester’s Metrolink, with trams departing every 12 minutes or so, living in Sale means you’re within easy reach of Manchester city centre. Sale also benefits from plenty of regular bus services - but if you want to switch up your public transport, then try Sale’s water taxi that runs from Bridgewater canal into Manchester.

Listed by

Sale

The Lomond Group

Reference: 143337089

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £3,500,000

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 APARTMENT 51 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £175,000 31/10/2025 Flat
20 APARTMENT 22 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £119,000 16/04/2024 Flat
20 APARTMENT 6 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £142,000 08/12/2023 Flat
20 APARTMENT 18 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £150,000 14/11/2022 Flat
20 APARTMENT 8 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £107,500 11/08/2022 Flat
88 SCHOOL ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7XB £140,000 21/02/2022 Flat
51 APARTMENT 5 SCHOOL ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7YF £179,950 04/11/2021 Flat
20 APARTMENT 41 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £160,000 20/09/2021 Flat
20 APARTMENT 10 BENBOW STREET, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 7GG £98,000 27/08/2021 Flat

Area average: £141,272 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25%
10y growth 34.9%

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

1y (index) -1.2%
5y (index) 7.6%
10y (index) 42.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,229/mo
Realistic £1,365/mo
Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

1 John Street

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Farmfoods 0.0 miles
Shop Mode n Art 0.0 miles
Bus stop Sale, Hayfield Street (Stop F) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Sale, Hayfield Street (Stop E) 0.1 miles
Train station Humphrey Park 1.9 miles
Train station Urmston 2.1 miles
Hospital Northenden Group Practice 2.7 miles
Hospital Wythenshawe Hospital 2.8 miles
University University Academy 92 2.8 miles
University University of Salford 3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Springfield Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 29 Dec 2021
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 27 Apr 2009
Forest Park Preparatory School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 May 2023
Park Road Sale Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 2 May 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 Flat, Atkinson Road, M33 £1,050/mo 2 0.32 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Field Road, M33 £1,150/mo 2 0.81 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.03%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 0.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 265.2×
Monthly cashflow £-12,818/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -15.2%
  • 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).