For sale Semi-detached

255 WILBRAHAM ROAD

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M14 7EW

3 beds 1 baths 1,001 sq ft Listed 27 Oct 2026 (-8d)

£335,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£218,000 May 2019

Price per m²

£3,602/m²

Local average

£359,315 (-6.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,177 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Popular Residential Location
  • Close To Local Schools & Amenities
  • Spacious Three-Bedroom Family Home
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Generous Living Accommodation
  • Generous Front & Rear Gardens
  • Excellent Outdoor Space For Families
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • Contemporary Shower Room
  • Additional First Floor WC

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

The Property
SPACIOUS THREE-BEDROOM FAMILY HOME – APPROX. 1,023 SQ FT – TWO RECEPTION ROOMS – FANTASTIC FALLOWFIELD LOCATION!

Purplebricks are delighted to present this spacious and versatile three-bedroom family home, ideally situated along Wilbraham Road in the popular Fallowfield area of Manchester.

Offering approximately 1,023 sq ft of accommodation across two floors, this fantastic property provides generous living space, three well-proportioned bedrooms and an excellent location close to schools, amenities and transport links.

Perfectly suited to growing families, first-time buyers and those looking for a conveniently located Manchester home, the property offers a practical layout with plenty of flexibility.

GROUND FLOOR – GENEROUS FAMILY LIVING

An entrance porch leads into a welcoming hallway, providing access to the ground-floor accommodation.

The spacious lounge, measuring approximately 14'5" x 12'6", offers an excellent setting for relaxing and entertaining, with plenty of room for comfortable family living.

A separate dining room, measuring approximately 10'10" x 10'10", provides a fantastic additional reception space, ideal for family meals, entertaining guests or adapting to suit individual requirements.

The kitchen offers a practical layout with space for everyday cooking and food preparation, completing the ground-floor accommodation.

FIRST FLOOR – THREE BEDROOMS

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is particularly generous, measuring approximately 14'9" x 12'6", providing excellent space for bedroom furniture and storage.

Bedroom two is another comfortable double bedroom, while bedroom three offers versatility as a child's bedroom, guest room, nursery or home office.

The first floor also benefits from a family bathroom and a separate WC, a particularly practical feature for busy households.

FANTASTIC LOCATION – SCHOOLS, AMENITIES AND TRANSPORT

One of the property's biggest attractions is its excellent position within Fallowfield, offering convenient access to Manchester city centre, Chorlton, Whalley Range and Withington.

Families are particularly well catered for, with several schools nearby, including St Kentigern's RC Primary School, Wilbraham Primary School, Whalley Range 11-18 High School and William Hulme's Grammar School.

The surrounding area offers an excellent selection of supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, with the popular centres of Chorlton and Withington providing further shopping, dining and leisure opportunities.

For commuters, frequent local bus services provide connections towards Manchester city centre and surrounding districts, while Withington Metrolink stop offers additional transport options.

The property is also conveniently positioned for Manchester's universities, major employment centres and the wider road network.

Nearby green spaces, including Alexandra Park and Platt Fields Park, provide excellent opportunities for walking, recreation and enjoying the outdoors.

A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!

Combining generous accommodation, two separate reception rooms, three bedrooms and a highly convenient location, this property offers excellent potential for a wide range of buyers.

With schools, shops, parks and transport connections all within easy reach, this is a home that combines space, practicality and everyday convenience.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer!

Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

Listed by

covering Manchester

Purplebricks

Reference: 94807968

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/04/2019

Expiry date: 03/04/2029

Current heating cost: £538/year

Potential heating cost: £502/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,520

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~312 m² (0.08 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £335,000 +53.7%
Sold 31/05/2019 (7 years ago) £218,000 —

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
122 WILBRAHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7DU £250,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
3 PRESTBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7HF £287,500 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
205 PLATT LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7EA £307,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
219 PLATT LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7EA £265,000 05/09/2022 Semi-detached
6 NANTWICH ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7AP £300,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
4 DEIGHTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1BY £273,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
185 LLOYD STREET SOUTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7DX £257,500 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
395 PRINCESS ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7ER £265,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
24 ELSMORE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7FP £280,000 10/03/2022 Semi-detached
373 PRINCESS ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7ER £280,000 13/01/2022 Semi-detached
20 BOWDON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7HD £240,000 16/12/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £273,182 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 39%
10y growth 90.1%

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

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 27.5%
10y (index) 84.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,242/mo
Realistic £1,380/mo
Optimistic £1,518/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Fallowfield, Wilbraham Road / opposite Lloyd Street South 0.0 miles
Bus stop Fallowfield, Wilbraham Road / near Lloyd Street South 0.1 miles
Shop Kane Funeral Services 0.2 miles
Shop Platt Lane Convenience Store 0.3 miles
Hospital Withington Clinic 1.0 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 1.1 miles
Train station Mauldeth Road 1.5 miles
Hospital The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise 1.6 miles
University Manchester School of Art 1.8 miles
Train station Burnage 1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during Aug 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 Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 6 Nov 2017
Whalley Range 11-18 High School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 12 Nov 2012
Wilbraham Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 26 Jul 2013
William Hulme's Grammar School Other 0.4 miles Good — 9 Jun 2019
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)

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 Semi-Detached House, Croasdale Avenue, M14 £1,450/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250
Target investor price (1%) £145,000
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.3×
Monthly cashflow £-39/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.5%
  • 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).