# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M14 7EW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 255 WILBRAHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M14 7EW | | Price | £335,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 93 m² | | Last sold | £218,000 May 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/04/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £538/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8641-7724-6590-6334-9902) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688764) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688765) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688766) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688767) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688768) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688770) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688771) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688772) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688773) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688774) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688775) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688776) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688777) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688778) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688779) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688780) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688781) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688782) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688785) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688786) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94807968/2688788) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/94807968/2688789) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/94807968/2688790) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 255 WILBRAHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M14 7EW | £218,000 | 31/05/2019 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £359,315 (31 Semi-detached, M14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,242/mo - **Realistic:** £1,380/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,518/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 Semi-Detached House, Croasdale Avenue, M14 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (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:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-39/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.5% *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:** £3,602/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 39% - **10y growth:** 90.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 27.5% - **10y growth (index):** 84.6% ## 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)