# 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 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 ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/165551267/1248826) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/165551267/1248827) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/165551267/1248828) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/165551267/1248829) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/165551267/1248830) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/165551267/1248831) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/165551267/1248832) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/165551267/1248833) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/165551267/1248834) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/165551267/1248835) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/165551267/1248836) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/165551267/1248837) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/165551267/1248838) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/165551267/1248839) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/165551267/1248840) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/165551267/1248841) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/165551267/1248842) - Picture No. 19 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/165551267/1248843) - Google Maps Image ## 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)