For sale Semi-detached

40 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE

MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M19 2LG

3 beds 1 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 18 Feb 2026 (-115d)

£360,000

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Reduced on 10 Mar 2026 · Was £365,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£155,000 Jan 2007

Price per m²

£3,830/m²

Local average

£306,006 (+17.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,420 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Set on an enviable corner plot, this charming three-bedroom semidetached home offers a rare combination of space, privacy and potential, making it an ideal choice for growing families or anyone seeking a property they can truly make their own. Surrounded by generous gardens to the front, side and rear, the house enjoys an open, airy feel with plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, children’s play areas or future extensions, subject to the relevant permissions. A private driveway to the front provides convenient offroad parking, while a detached garage to the rear adds further practicality, secure storage or even scope for hobby space.

Offered for sale with no onward vendor chain, the home invites buyers to move quickly and begin enjoying its warm and welcoming layout. Step inside to a bright entrance hallway that leads to a comfortable living room, perfect for relaxing evenings, and a separate dining room that lends itself beautifully to family dinners and social gatherings. The kitchen offers a pleasant outlook over the garden and provides a great base for buyers wishing to modernise to their taste. Upstairs, the property continues to impress, with three well-proportioned bedrooms—each offering room for furnishings without compromise—and a family bathroom completing the floor.

The location is another standout feature. With Kingsway close by, residents benefit from excellent commuter links straight into Manchester city centre and beyond, making daily travel effortless. Mauldeth Road train station is also within easy reach, providing fast and reliable access to major routes. The neighbouring communities of Ladybarn and Burnage offer a fantastic selection of local amenities including independent cafés, convenient shops, well regarded schools, parks and everything needed for day to day living. It’s a friendly, vibrant area that suits families, professionals and anyone seeking a well connected place to call home.

Listed by

Withington

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 172344164

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/08/2025

Expiry date: 17/08/2035

Current heating cost: £922/year

Potential heating cost: £837/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

328% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £360,000 +132.3%
Sold 30/01/2007 (19 years ago) £155,000 +328.2%
Sold 06/01/1997 (29 years ago) £36,200

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
1 DEVON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JH £300,000 23/08/2023 Semi-detached
9 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LR £345,000 11/08/2023 Semi-detached
57 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2NF £275,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
10 LYNTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LQ £285,000 06/03/2023 Semi-detached
4 CALVERLEY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JR £277,500 24/02/2023 Semi-detached
9 LINDSAY ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LB £361,500 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 8 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG £253,000 29/11/2022 Detached
25 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LR £355,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
12 ORVILLE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JW £391,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
3 HOSCAR DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LS £392,500 20/09/2022 Semi-detached
60 BURNSIDE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LZ £340,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
3 ROSELEIGH AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2NP £422,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
5 ALEXANDRA DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2WW £355,000 26/07/2022 Semi-detached
41 BURNAGE HALL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JP £366,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
9 REDTHORN AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 1ET £321,300 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
5 BRIGHTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JQ £369,500 28/04/2022 Semi-detached
70 BURNSIDE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LZ £330,000 07/04/2022 Semi-detached
56 BURNAGE HALL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JL £270,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
101 BURNAGE LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2WN £356,000 16/02/2022 Semi-detached
48 MOORTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2NQ £238,000 27/01/2022 Semi-detached
65 BURNAGE HALL ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2JP £94,500 25/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 24 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG £348,500 24/11/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 26 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG £310,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 14 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG £325,000 18/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £309,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £322,240 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.1%
10y growth 80.6%

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

1y (index) 3.9%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 84.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,214/mo
Realistic £1,349/mo
Optimistic £1,484/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £504/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Burnage, Burnage Lane / opposite Crossley Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Burnage, Burnage Lane / near Crossley Road 0.1 miles
Shop King of the Castles Entertainments 0.2 miles
Shop B&M Home Store with Garden Centre 0.2 miles
Train station Mauldeth Road 0.3 miles
University University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus 0.7 miles
Train station Levenshulme 0.7 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 0.7 miles
Hospital Kinnaird House (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust) 1.1 miles
Hospital Withington Clinic 1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Acacias Community Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 2 Apr 2014
Cringle Brook Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2017
Levenshulme High School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 15 Nov 2016
Mauldeth Road Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Feb 2014
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester Primary 0.5 miles Good — 28 Mar 2017

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, Arbor Avenue, M19 £1,450/mo 3 0.29 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Brailsford Road, M14 £1,200/mo 3 0.37 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Baldwin Road, M19 £1,250/mo 3 0.47 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24×
Monthly cashflow £-318/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.7%
  • 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).