# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M19 2LG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M19 2LG | | Price | £360,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 94 m² | | Last sold | £155,000 Jan 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £922/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2040-1018-7050-8709-8791) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77353) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77356) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77358) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77360) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77362) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77364) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77366) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77368) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77370) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77372) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77374) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77376) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77377) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77379) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77381) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77383) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77385) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77387) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77389) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77391) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77393) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77394) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/172344164/77395) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172344164/77396) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG | £155,000 | 30/01/2007 | Semi-detached | | 40 GRANGETHORPE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M19 2LG | £36,200 | 06/01/1997 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | **Street average:** £303,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £322,240 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £306,006 (32 Semi-detached, M19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +17.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £504/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, 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-318/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.7% *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:** £3,830/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11% - **10y growth:** 74.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 84.8% ## 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)