Sold STC Semi-detached

39 MELTHAM AVENUE

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 1FE

3 beds 1 baths 102 m² Listed 8 Aug 2025 (-348d)

£380,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M20 1FE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 1FE |
| Price | £380,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £395,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/05/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £718/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,520

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/8806-4754-1329-6226-1583)

## Description

The accommodation consists of an enclosed glass porch, opening into the entrance hallway, with WC and stairs rising to the first floor. Opening from the left of the hallway is a bright and spacious living room, with views out over the garden frontage. To the rear is the elegantly proportioned sitting room with decorative fireplace. The sitting room opens into the dining room/family room with double doors out to the garden and three rooflights above, bathing the room in natural light. Running alongside and accessible from both the dining area and hallway.

The first floor reveals three bedrooms providing two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having bespoke fitted wardrobes and overlooking the attractive rear garden. There is a further smaller double bedroom, also with bespoke fitted wardrobes. The property is served by a contemporary bathroom with separate WC

The property is approached via a paved driveway offering off road parking, wit double gates to the side of the property providing access to the stand-alone garage and the rear garden. The attractive South Easterly facing landscaped garden is mainly laid to lawn fringed by mature shrubs and trees. A flagstone patio area provides the perfect space for entertaining in the warmer months.

Freehold

Council Tax Band: A

Approx. 1044 Sq Ft

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/165551267/1248844) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/165551267/1248845) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6145718
- **Address:** 39 Meltham Avenue, MANCHESTER, M20 1FE
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/11/2008
- **Work Completed:** 10/11/2008
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2798144
- **Address:** 39 Meltham Avenue, MANCHESTER, M20 1FE
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/06/2005
- **Work Completed:** 03/05/2005
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £395,000 | 05/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 39 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £297,000 | 18/12/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 39 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £49,500 | 14/04/2000 | 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 ELMSTEAD AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1EW | £335,000 | 08/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 144 GOLBORNE AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1EH | £315,000 | 13/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 CHATHAM GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1HS | £750,000 | 07/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £282,500 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED | £530,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED | £725,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED | £620,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 75 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £351,500 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CHATHAM GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1HS | £699,950 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 31 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED | £570,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 69 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE | £405,000 | 14/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £346,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £568,119 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £487,574 (73 Semi-detached, M20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,217/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,352/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,725/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6.4%
- **10y growth:** 72.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 83.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

102 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£395,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,725/m²

Local average

£487,574 (-22.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,588 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended Traditional Semi-Detached
Three Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
Well-Proportioned Throughout
Approx. 1044 Sq.Ft
No Onward Chain
Popular Location

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

A WONDERFUL EXTENDED TRADITIONAL SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME with WELL-PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION throughout, occupying a GENEROUS SOUTH EASTERLY FACING GARDEN PLOT, located within a moment’s stroll of the fashionable west didsbury village with a range of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the metro link station being within easy reach. Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. 1044 sq ft

The accommodation consists of an enclosed glass porch, opening into the entrance hallway, with WC and stairs rising to the first floor. Opening from the left of the hallway is a bright and spacious living room, with views out over the garden frontage. To the rear is the elegantly proportioned sitting room with decorative fireplace. The sitting room opens into the dining room/family room with double doors out to the garden and three rooflights above, bathing the room in natural light. Running alongside and accessible from both the dining area and hallway.

The first floor reveals three bedrooms providing two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having bespoke fitted wardrobes and overlooking the attractive rear garden. There is a further smaller double bedroom, also with bespoke fitted wardrobes. The property is served by a contemporary bathroom with separate WC

The property is approached via a paved driveway offering off road parking, wit double gates to the side of the property providing access to the stand-alone garage and the rear garden. The attractive South Easterly facing landscaped garden is mainly laid to lawn fringed by mature shrubs and trees. A flagstone patio area provides the perfect space for entertaining in the warmer months.

Freehold
Council Tax Band: A
Approx. 1044 Sq Ft

Listed by

Didsbury

Philip James Partnership

Reference: 165551267

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/05/2018

Expiry date: 24/05/2028

Current heating cost: £718/year

Potential heating cost: £564/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,520

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6145718

Property Details

Street: 39 Meltham Avenue

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M20 1FE

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 17/11/2008

Work Completed: 10/11/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2798144

Property Details

Street: 39 Meltham Avenue

Town: MANCHESTER

Postcode: M20 1FE

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/06/2005

Work Completed: 03/05/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

698% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£395,000	+33%
Sold	18/12/2018 (7 years ago)	£297,000	+500%
Sold	14/04/2000 (26 years ago)	£49,500	—

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 ELMSTEAD AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1EW	£335,000	08/01/2026	Semi-detached
144 GOLBORNE AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1EH	£315,000	13/02/2025	Semi-detached
21 CHATHAM GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1HS	£750,000	07/12/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 23 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE	£282,500	24/11/2022	Terraced
1 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED	£530,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
10 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED	£725,000	23/08/2022	Semi-detached
4 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED	£620,000	10/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 75 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE	£351,500	21/01/2022	Semi-detached
17 CHATHAM GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1HS	£699,950	16/12/2021	Semi-detached
31 SANDHURST AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1ED	£570,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 69 MELTHAM AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 1FE	£405,000	14/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £346,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £568,119 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.4%

10y growth 72.1%

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

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 23.5%

10y (index) 83.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,217/mo

Realistic £1,352/mo

Optimistic £1,487/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M20 1FE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Withington, SE-bound Golborne Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Withington, NE-bound Meltham Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Burton Store	0.2 miles
Shop	Withington Cycles	0.3 miles
Hospital	Withington Clinic	0.5 miles
Train station	Burnage	1.2 miles
Train station	Mauldeth Road	1.3 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	1.3 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	2.0 miles
University	Manchester School of Art	2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

Within 1 mile during May 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
Old Moat Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 18 Sep 2024
Cavendish Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Nov 2014
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2014
West Didsbury CE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2018
St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 May 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%

Max investor price (0.8%) £169,000

Target investor price (1%) £135,200

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).