# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (SK4 4AD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 THORNTON PLACE, STOCKPORT, HEATON MOOR, GREATER MANCHESTER SK4 4AD | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 199 m² | | Last sold | £247,500 Apr 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £4,922/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £33,650 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - L2 (£1,600 - £3,200) - N (£4,000 - £7,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9380-2599-1500-2105-6555) ## Description Located in one of Heaton Moor’s most sought-after positions, this beautifully presented three-bedroom end-terrace property offers an impressive 1,430 sq ft of living space, thoughtfully arranged across three floors. Offered to the market with no onward vendor chain, this home is ideal for buyers seeking space, style, and convenience in equal measure. Just a short walk from Heaton Moor’s bustling high street, this property enjoys close proximity to a wide selection of independent shops, bars, and restaurants, as well as Heaton Chapel rail station and a choice of highly regarded local schools. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, which includes a useful downstairs WC and access to the main living area. The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan living/kitchen/dining space, featuring stylish wall and base units, quality work surfaces, and ample room for both lounge and dining furniture. A large dining area, located in the single-storey side extension, is flooded with natural light and is ideal for entertaining. The first floor reveals two generous double bedrooms, including an impressively sized principal bedroom, both served by a luxurious four-piece bathroom suite accessed via both the landing and the master bedroom. On the top floor, a spacious third bedroom is bathed in natural light via dual skylights and benefits from its own contemporary en-suite bathroom, making it an ideal guest suite or private retreat. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking and a low-maintenance rear garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining in the warmer months. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/165342185/1634492) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/165342185/1634493) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/165342185/1634494) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/165342185/1634495) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/165342185/1634496) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/165342185/1634497) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/165342185/1634498) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/165342185/1634499) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/165342185/1634500) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/165342185/1634501) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/165342185/1634502) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/165342185/1634503) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/165342185/1634504) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/165342185/1634505) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/165342185/1634506) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/165342185/1634507) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/165342185/1634508) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/165342185/1634509) - Picture No. 17 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/165342185/1634510) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/165342185/1634511) - Picture No. 18 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/165342185/1634512) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 THORNTON PLACE, HEATON MOOR, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AD | £247,500 | 29/04/2005 | Terraced | | 1 THORNTON PLACE, HEATON MOOR, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AD | £200,000 | 18/10/2002 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 3 THORNTON PLACE, HEATON MOOR, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AD | £430,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 12 MOORFIELD GROVE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4BQ | £570,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | | 32 BIRCH AVENUE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4BH | £278,000 | 04/10/2023 | Terraced | | 8 DERBY RANGE, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AB | £380,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced | | 25 SHAW ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AG | £340,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced | | 37 SHAW ROAD, STOCKPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, SK4 4AG | £690,000 | 01/08/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £430,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £451,600 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £319,247 (38 Terraced, SK4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +41% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stockport). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £995/mo - **Realistic:** £1,105/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,216/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 Terraced House, Abney Road, SK4 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Elmtree Drive, SK4 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodland Road, M19 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mauldeth Road, M19 | £650/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £196,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £157,500 *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 £1,575/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-380/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.5% *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:** £2,261/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.4% - **10y growth:** 60.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stockport; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.7% - **5y growth (index):** 25.3% - **10y growth (index):** 68.2% ## 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)