# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M16 0ZN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 1007, 5 POMONA STRAND, MANCHESTER, OLD TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M16 0ZN |
| Price | £198,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 66 m² |
| Last sold | £237,995 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/10/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £142/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9350-3982-2000-2597-6621)

## Description

TO BE SOLD BY ONLINE AUCTION ON 12TH NOVEMBER 2025 UNLESS SOLD PRIOR UNDER AUCTION TERMS.

Apartment 1007, 5 Pomona Strand, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16

A modern two-bedroom apartment located within the sought-after Pomona Wharf development, offered with vacant possession and suitable for both investors and owner-occupiers. Not inspected by Edward Mellor.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall, open plan lounge/kitchen with balcony, two bedrooms (one en-suite) and bathroom/WC. The property benefits from electric heating, double glazing, concierge service and lift access. EPC rating B (valid until October 2033). Council Tax Band C.

Previously let at £1,400pcm (£16,800pa), the apartment presents an attractive investment with potential to achieve higher rents in line with other units in the development. Equally, its location and layout make it ideal for first-time buyers or those seeking modern city living.

Comparable sales evidence highlights:

£225,000 – sold 4 Aug 2020

£229,000 – sold 7 Nov 2023

£235,000 – sold 30 Sep 2021

£245,000 – sold 27 Oct 2023

£249,999 – sold 28 May 2021

£274,995 – sold 30 Jun 2021

£283,000 – sold 7 Nov 2023

£294,995 – sold 29 Jun 2020

Pomona Wharf is directly adjacent to the Metrolink stop, with trams every 5–10 minutes into the city centre, MediaCityUK and The Trafford Centre. Salford Quays, Old Trafford football & cricket grounds and Regent Retail Park are all close by, with a range of supermarkets and everyday amenities within easy reach.

Leasehold. Service charge approx. £3,313 per annum. Ground rent details to be confirmed in the legal pack.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC epcgraph.co.uk](/listings/photos/167532389/557414) - EPC epcgraph.co.uk

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 APARTMENT 1007 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0ZN | £237,995 | 07/11/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 APARTMENT 1111 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YF | £120,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| QUAY 5, 240 APARTMENT 11E ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3NG | £142,500 | 06/03/2025 | Flat |
| METROPOLITAN HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 29 BRINDLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 9HW | £122,500 | 21/12/2023 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 707 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YF | £219,995 | 01/11/2023 | Flat |
| METROPOLITAN HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 61 BRINDLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 9HW | £132,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| QUAY 5, 240 APARTMENT 34E ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3NG | £125,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| 15 RADCLYFFE MEWS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3GD | £178,000 | 03/03/2023 | Flat |
| QUAY 5, 240 APARTMENT 29E ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3NG | £125,000 | 25/10/2022 | Flat |
| METROPOLITAN HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 56 BRINDLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 9HW | £130,000 | 13/10/2022 | Flat |
| QUAY 5, 240 APARTMENT 37E ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3NG | £160,000 | 30/08/2022 | Flat |
| QUAY 5, 240 APARTMENT 3E ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 3NG | £117,000 | 08/08/2022 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 406 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YD | £223,500 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 706 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YD | £245,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 1108 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YF | £249,995 | 25/05/2022 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 210 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YE | £277,500 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| METROPOLITAN HOUSE, 20 APARTMENT 6 BRINDLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 9HW | £118,400 | 16/09/2021 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 1104 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YF | £194,995 | 06/08/2021 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 214 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YE | £174,995 | 04/08/2021 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 606 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YE | £252,000 | 04/08/2021 | Flat |
| 3 APARTMENT 203 POMONA STRAND, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0YE | £179,000 | 04/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £174,369 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £185,054 (36 Flat, M16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £856/mo
- **Realistic:** £951/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Syren Apartments, M50 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.73% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** 8.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £500/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.5%

*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:** £3,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -17.5%
- **10y growth:** 26.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.6%

## 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)