Sold STC House

196 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE

3 beds Listed 26 May 2011 (-5511d)

£50,000

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (M40 5EE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 196 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M40 5EE |
| Price | £50,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £50,000 Aug 2011 |

## Description

A bay fronted mid-terrace house located in Moston requiring work throughout but priced to reflect this allowing a first time buyer an excellent opportunity to get onto the property ladder.

The accommodation briefly comprises, to the ground floor, entrance hall, dining room with double doors leading to the living room, kitchen and shower / wet room. To the first floor there are two large double bedrooms, a third single bedroom and a shower room.

Gas central heating with combination boiler (not tested). Forecourted and enclosed yard to rear. No forward chain.

Ground Floor

Entrance HallStaircase with handrails to the first floor. Radiator. Doorway into dining room.

Dining Room13' 2"  x 12' 1"   (4.01m  x 3.68m) Window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Coal effect fireplace with wooden surround and hearth. Double doors to living room. Door to kitchen.

Living Room12' 2"  x 11' 3"   (3.71m  x 3.43m) PVCu bay window to the front elevation. Radiator. Utility meter cupboard.

Kitchen9' 0"  x 8' 7"   (2.74m  x 2.62m) Windows to the side and rear elevation. Fitted with wall and base units with work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit.Tiled splashbacks. Door to the side elevation. Doorway to shower / wet room.

Shower / Wet RoomWash hand basin and WC. Wall mounted shower.

1st Floor

LandingBuilt in storage cupboard housing the gas central heating Baxi combination boiler (not tested). Access to loft. Radiator.

Bedroom 115' 1"  x 12' 2"   (4.6m  x 3.71m) Two PVCu windows to the front elevation (NOTE - one pane is missing). Radiator.

Bedroom 213' 2"  x 10' 0"   (4.01m  x 3.05m) Window to the rear elevation (NOTE - frame and glazing currently absent). Radiator.

Bedroom 38' 7"  x 7' 5"   (2.62m  x 2.26m) Window to the rear elevation. Radiator.

Shower RoomWindow to the side elevation. Wash hand basin and low level WC. Shower cubicle. Radiator.

ExternalPaved forecourt to the front. Enclosed yard to the rear.

Agents NoteThis property is only available to a purchaser planning to use the house as their primary residence therefore buy to let investors are not permitted.

Floorplan

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/34045421/747498) - Floor Plan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9388569
- **Address:** 196 Lightbowne Road, MANCHESTER, M40 5EE
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/03/2013
- **Work Completed:** 07/02/2013
- **Items:** 12 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 196 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £50,000 | 02/08/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £48,000 | 04/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 238 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EF | £126,000 | 24/10/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 174 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE | £190,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 92 - 94 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EN | £150,000 | 20/05/2022 | Other |
| [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 |

**Street average:** £98,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £138,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,665,544 (5 Other, M40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -97%

## 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 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Oldham Road, M40 | £650/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,232/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2.9% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*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 £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 34.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 2.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,083/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 89.6%

*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:** 33.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 75.3%

## 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

Last sold

£50,000 Aug 2011

Local average

£1,665,544 (-97%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Bay Front Mid-terrace House
Requiring Work Throughout
Competitive Price
Three Bedrooms
Excellent First Time Buyer Opportunity
Two Reception Rooms
Shower Rooms To Ground And 1st Floors
GCH Combination Boiler (not Tested)
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A bay fronted mid-terrace house located in Moston requiring work throughout but priced to reflect this allowing a first time buyer an excellent opportunity to get onto the property ladder.

The accommodation briefly comprises, to the ground floor, entrance hall, dining room with double doors leading to the living room, kitchen and shower / wet room. To the first floor there are two large double bedrooms, a third single bedroom and a shower room.

Gas central heating with combination boiler (not tested). Forecourted and enclosed yard to rear. No forward chain.
Ground Floor
Entrance HallStaircase with handrails to the first floor. Radiator. Doorway into dining room.
Dining Room13' 2" x 12' 1" (4.01m x 3.68m) Window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Coal effect fireplace with wooden surround and hearth. Double doors to living room. Door to kitchen.
Living Room12' 2" x 11' 3" (3.71m x 3.43m) PVCu bay window to the front elevation. Radiator. Utility meter cupboard.
Kitchen9' 0" x 8' 7" (2.74m x 2.62m) Windows to the side and rear elevation. Fitted with wall and base units with work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit.Tiled splashbacks. Door to the side elevation. Doorway to shower / wet room.
Shower / Wet RoomWash hand basin and WC. Wall mounted shower.
1st Floor
LandingBuilt in storage cupboard housing the gas central heating Baxi combination boiler (not tested). Access to loft. Radiator.
Bedroom 115' 1" x 12' 2" (4.6m x 3.71m) Two PVCu windows to the front elevation (NOTE - one pane is missing). Radiator.
Bedroom 213' 2" x 10' 0" (4.01m x 3.05m) Window to the rear elevation (NOTE - frame and glazing currently absent). Radiator.
Bedroom 38' 7" x 7' 5" (2.62m x 2.26m) Window to the rear elevation. Radiator.
Shower RoomWindow to the side elevation. Wash hand basin and low level WC. Shower cubicle. Radiator.
ExternalPaved forecourt to the front. Enclosed yard to the rear.
Agents NoteThis property is only available to a purchaser planning to use the house as their primary residence therefore buy to let investors are not permitted.
Floorplan

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Reference: 34045421

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9388569

Property Details

Street: 196 Lightbowne Road

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M40 5EE

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/03/2013

Work Completed: 07/02/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/08/2011 (14 years ago)	£50,000	—

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
Same street 172 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£48,000	04/07/2023	Terraced
238 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EF	£126,000	24/10/2022	Other
Same street 174 LIGHTBOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EE	£190,000	20/10/2022	Terraced
92 - 94 ATTLEBORO ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M40 5EN	£150,000	20/05/2022	Other
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

Street average: £98,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £138,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.3%

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

1y (index) 1.4%

5y (index) 18.2%

10y (index) 75.3%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: JIGSAW HOMES NORTH (16668R)

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

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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	0.42 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Oldham Road, M40	£650/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,232/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 2.9%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

Gross yield 34.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 2.9×

Monthly cashflow £1,083/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 89.6%

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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