# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M28 2DD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 ELM CRESCENT, MANCHESTER, WORSLEY, GREATER MANCHESTER M28 2DD | | Price | £465,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 113 m² | | Last sold | £305,000 Feb 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/07/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £928/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,530 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - E (£30) - 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/8005-8777-0929-9196-8333) ## Description Situated on a popular residential development in the heart of Worsley, this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious accommodation, making it an excellent choice for families, first-time buyers and professionals alike. The property centres around a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area, providing a practical space for everyday family life as well as entertaining. A spacious lounge offers a comfortable place to relax, while the ground floor also benefits from a separate utility room and a convenient WC. Upstairs are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes, providing excellent built-in storage. The remaining bedrooms offer flexible space for family members, guests or those working from home, and are complemented by a modern family bathroom finished to a high standard. Externally, the property enjoys a private rear garden with a low-maintenance artificial lawn, ideal for children, pets and outdoor dining. To the front, a driveway provides off-road parking. Ideally located, the property is within easy reach of a range of local amenities including shops, cafés and restaurants at Worsley Village and the nearby Ellesmere Centre. Families will appreciate the selection of well-regarded local schools, while outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy walks along the Bridgewater Canal and the nearby Worsley Woods. Commuters are well served by excellent transport links, with the M60 motorway, M61 motorway and M62 motorway all within easy reach, providing convenient access to Manchester, Bolton, Salford and beyond. Regular bus services also connect the area with Manchester city centre and surrounding towns. Combining generous living space, a practical layout and an excellent location, this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a home in one of Worsley's most popular residential areas. EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/90599931/1224350) - Kitchen / Diner - ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/90599931/1224351) - Kitchen / Diner - ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/90599931/1224352) - Kitchen / Diner - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224356) - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/90599931/1224357) - Entrance - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90599931/1224358) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90599931/1224359) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90599931/1224360) - Lounge - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224361) - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/90599931/1224362) - Utility Room - ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/90599931/1224363) - Kitchen / Diner - ![WC](/listings/photos/90599931/1224364) - WC - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224365) - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/90599931/1224366) - Bedroom 1 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224367) - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/90599931/1224368) - Bedroom 3 - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/90599931/1224369) - Shower Room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90599931/1224371) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/90599931/1224372) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/90599931/1224373) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ELM CRESCENT, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2DD | £305,000 | 06/02/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 MABEL AVENUE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2TT | £530,000 | 07/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 67 GLEN AVENUE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2RP | £455,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 HAWTHORNE DRIVE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2DA | £415,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 175 GREENLEACH LANE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2RR | £756,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 ALFRED AVENUE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2TX | £260,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 MABEL AVENUE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2TT | £400,000 | 04/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 MULGRAVE ROAD, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2RW | £350,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 106 GREENLEACH LANE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2TY | £769,500 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2JW | £315,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2JW | £315,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 39 MULGRAVE ROAD, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2RW | £300,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 GLEN AVENUE, WORSLEY, MANCHESTER, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2RQ | £335,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £433,375 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £302,133 (77 Semi-detached, M28, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Salford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,046/mo - **Realistic:** £1,162/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,278/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 Terraced House, Stablefold, M28 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,495/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £186,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £149,500 *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 £1,495/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-511/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5% *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:** £4,115/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.3% - **10y growth:** 50.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Salford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 29.4% - **10y growth (index):** 98.4% ## 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)