# 2 bedroom flat for sale (M20 2PD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 10, BRANKGATE COURT, LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2PD | | Price | £245,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 68 m² | | Last sold | £190,000 Jan 2022 | ## Description ***VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE*** A TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM, first floor apartment within Brankgate Court on Lapwing Lane in West Didsbury. Situated just off the ever-popular Burton Road in West Didsbury, this property is positioned perfectly, close to the boutique shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants in the area plus Cavendish Park, ideal for bike riding and walks. Easy access to transport links including the Metrolink station on either Burton Road or Lapwing Lane, giving direct access to Manchester city center. This well-planned accommodation comprises a private entrance hall, a good-sized lounge, a fitted kitchen through to a shared Utility room, a double bedroom with built in storage a three-piece shower room and a second double bedroom. The apartment has also been recently refurbished offering modern interiors throughout, including a contemporary fitted kitchen and bathroom suite, hardwood flooring to the living room and newly installed electrical, plumbing and heating systems. Well-maintained communal gardens, and access to a shared, secluded lawned garden. Further advantages include gated rear parking and a garage. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer and the prime location. **Externally** - The apartment boasts well-maintained gardens with gated parking to the rear. **Financial Services** - We believe that by introducing our clients to specialist advisors who provide simple, sensible, mortgage & protection advice we can help our clients make fully informed decisions giving them the confidence that they are getting the right deal from the start. Our partners are committed to offering a tailor-made personal and professional service and aim to exceed expectations on every level, specialising in finding the best mortgage & protection products to suit your particular needs. If you wish to take the opportunity to speak with our partner advisors at Bespoke Mortgage; Bridget and Mark can be reached on or **Aml - (Anti-Money Laundering).** - We are required by law and HMRC guidelines to carry out anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks. **Stamp Duty Land Tax (Sdlt)** - You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property, for example a house or flat. The amount you pay depends on: *When you bought the property *How much you paid for it *Whether you’re eligible for relief or an exemption *Use the SDLT calculator to work out how much tax you’ll pay. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BRANKGATE COURT FLAT 10 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2PD | £190,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 APARTMENT 1 CENTRAL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZD | £211,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | WATERLOO COURT FLAT 8 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2NT | £209,000 | 03/12/2025 | Flat | | 20 FLAT 1 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WS | £360,000 | 27/11/2025 | Flat | | HAGUE COURT FLAT 1 HAGUE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZB | £165,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat | | 12 APARTMENT 2 CENTRAL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZD | £257,500 | 15/06/2023 | Flat | | 15 FLAT 1 CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2NJ | £230,000 | 01/02/2023 | Flat | | 17 FLAT 4 CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2NJ | £265,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 3 CENTRAL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZD | £250,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | WATERLOO COURT FLAT 8 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2NT | £205,000 | 05/12/2022 | Flat | | 4 FLAT 5 CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WH | £165,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat | | 26A CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2HN | £282,500 | 26/09/2022 | Flat | | BRANKGATE COURT FLAT 11 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2PD | £222,500 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | 17 FLAT 3 CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2NJ | £153,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat | | HAGUE COURT FLAT 9 HAGUE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZB | £155,500 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | CHELSEA HOUSE, 4 FLAT 5 CAVENDISH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1JG | £270,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | 36 FLAT 5 CLYDE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2HN | £268,000 | 06/06/2022 | Flat | | HAGUE COURT FLAT 10 HAGUE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 4ZB | £145,000 | 06/06/2022 | Flat | | BRANKGATE COURT FLAT 23 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2PD | £228,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat | | 20 FLAT 3 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WS | £300,000 | 14/04/2022 | Flat | | BRANKGATE COURT FLAT 12 LAPWING LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2PD | £195,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £226,850 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £259,131 (61 Flat, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £134,900 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,603/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.5% - **10y growth:** 45.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 9.1% - **10y growth (index):** 58.9% ## 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)