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APARTMENT 257

5 BLANTYRE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M15 4JJ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 28 Apr 2026 (-53d)

£1,900,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M15 4JJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 257, 5 BLANTYRE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M15 4JJ |
| Price | £1,900,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £185,000 Dec 2015 |

## Description

PARKING SPACE INCLUDED/ BALCONY*

Located in the highly regarded City Gate development, this apartment offers a stylish and comfortable living space designed for contemporary lifestyles. The spacious and inviting living room is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring direct access to a private balcony with stunning views of the surrounding area. The well-equipped kitchen boasts high-end appliances and generous storage, making it as practical as it is elegant. The apartment also includes two bright, generously sized double bedrooms and a sleek, contemporary bathroom finished to a high standard.

Additional benefits include allocated parking and easy access to local amenities, shops, and excellent transport links—making everyday living both convenient and enjoyable.

Perfect for professionals or couples seeking modern city living in a vibrant and well-connected area. Book your viewing today to fully appreciate everything this fantastic apartment has to offer.

LEASE INFORMATION

Lease

Years Left: 124 years (150-year lease)

Date the lease started: December 2000

Service Charge

Amount: £2640 per annum

Building Insurance cost (if included in Service Charge please confirm): included within S/C.

Ground Rent

Amount: £250 per annum

Additional parking costs or included within Service Charge: One parking space available in the underground car park at city gate 3. No additional service charge or costs associated with this

EWS1 Form (External Wall Safety)

Rating: N/A

Please attach/ provide form if available? Not available currently

If no EWS1 Form, what is the status of the government application for funding/ timescales of the works to be completed? Contact agent for letter of comfort from Bellways and latest update of works progress.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87809649/689632) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/87809649/689635) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 APARTMENT 257 BLANTYRE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4JJ | £185,000 | 04/12/2015 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WHITWORTH, 39 FLAT 203 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BH | £204,000 | 14/01/2026 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 1136 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LE | £210,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 226 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NX | £188,000 | 08/01/2026 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 410 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £230,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 42 APARTMENT 214 ELLESMERE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4FY | £110,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 202 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £266,250 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 415 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY | £250,000 | 24/11/2025 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 302 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £250,000 | 10/10/2025 | Flat |
| BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 7 FLAT 14 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW | £195,000 | 11/07/2025 | Flat |
| 1A FLAT 706 SPINNERS WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4UY | £202,000 | 07/07/2025 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 511 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY | £285,000 | 17/06/2025 | Flat |
| IRWELL HOUSE, 13 FLAT 8 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW | £297,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 515 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY | £190,000 | 17/04/2025 | Flat |
| GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 604 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU | £238,000 | 09/01/2025 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 718 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NZ | £340,000 | 09/08/2024 | Flat |
| IRWELL HOUSE, 13 FLAT 14 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW | £264,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| MIDDLE WAREHOUSE APARTMENT 412 CASTLE QUAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NT | £200,500 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 713 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU | £322,000 | 22/11/2023 | Flat |
| ROCHDALE HOUSE, 19 FLAT 16 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SX | £185,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 713 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU | £316,000 | 16/11/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £237,138 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £243,036 (72 Flat, M15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +681.8%

## 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 Richmond & Hambleton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Wilburn Basin, M5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.07% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 0.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 121.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-6,337/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -13.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -27.6%
- **10y growth:** 30%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.9%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£185,000 Dec 2015

Local average

£243,036 (+681.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,530 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – CURRENTLY TENANTED
SOUGHT-AFTER DEVELOPMENT
SPACIOUS AND MODERN LIVING AREA
PRIVATE BALCONY WITH OPEN VIEWS
TWO GENEROUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS
CONTEMPORARY HIGH-SPEC KITCHEN
STYLISH BATHROOM
ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE INCLUDED
EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS
FURNITURE CAN BE INCLUDED IN SALE

Additional details

Parking: Allocated

Description

PARKING SPACE INCLUDED/ BALCONY*

Located in the highly regarded City Gate development, this apartment offers a stylish and comfortable living space designed for contemporary lifestyles. The spacious and inviting living room is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring direct access to a private balcony with stunning views of the surrounding area. The well-equipped kitchen boasts high-end appliances and generous storage, making it as practical as it is elegant. The apartment also includes two bright, generously sized double bedrooms and a sleek, contemporary bathroom finished to a high standard.

Additional benefits include allocated parking and easy access to local amenities, shops, and excellent transport links—making everyday living both convenient and enjoyable.
Perfect for professionals or couples seeking modern city living in a vibrant and well-connected area. Book your viewing today to fully appreciate everything this fantastic apartment has to offer.

LEASE INFORMATION
Lease

Years Left: 124 years (150-year lease)

Date the lease started: December 2000

Service Charge

Amount: £2640 per annum

Building Insurance cost (if included in Service Charge please confirm): included within S/C.

Ground Rent

Amount: £250 per annum

Additional parking costs or included within Service Charge: One parking space available in the underground car park at city gate 3. No additional service charge or costs associated with this

EWS1 Form (External Wall Safety)

Rating: N/A

Please attach/ provide form if available? Not available currently

If no EWS1 Form, what is the status of the government application for funding/ timescales of the works to be completed? Contact agent for letter of comfort from Bellways and latest update of works progress.

Listed by

Manchester

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 87809649

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£1,900,000	+927%
Sold	04/12/2015 (10 years ago)	£185,000	—

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
WHITWORTH, 39 FLAT 203 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BH	£204,000	14/01/2026	Flat
1 APARTMENT 1136 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LE	£210,000	09/01/2026	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 226 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NX	£188,000	08/01/2026	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 410 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£230,000	15/12/2025	Flat
42 APARTMENT 214 ELLESMERE STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4FY	£110,000	12/12/2025	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 202 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£266,250	28/11/2025	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 415 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY	£250,000	24/11/2025	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 302 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£250,000	10/10/2025	Flat
BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 7 FLAT 14 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW	£195,000	11/07/2025	Flat
1A FLAT 706 SPINNERS WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4UY	£202,000	07/07/2025	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 511 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY	£285,000	17/06/2025	Flat
IRWELL HOUSE, 13 FLAT 8 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW	£297,000	06/06/2025	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 515 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NY	£190,000	17/04/2025	Flat
GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 604 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU	£238,000	09/01/2025	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 718 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NZ	£340,000	09/08/2024	Flat
IRWELL HOUSE, 13 FLAT 14 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SW	£264,000	08/12/2023	Flat
MIDDLE WAREHOUSE APARTMENT 412 CASTLE QUAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NT	£200,500	07/12/2023	Flat
GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 713 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU	£322,000	22/11/2023	Flat
ROCHDALE HOUSE, 19 FLAT 16 SLATE WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4SX	£185,000	17/11/2023	Flat
GOODWIN BUILDING, 41 FLAT 713 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4NU	£316,000	16/11/2023	Flat

Area average: £237,138 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -27.6%

10y growth 30%

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

1y (index) -1.4%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 58.9%

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 Richmond & Hambleton: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M15 4JJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Shop	Freedom Vision	0.1 miles
Bus stop	CHESTER Road/Castlegate	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Chorlton Road/Chester Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Deansgate	0.3 miles
Train station	Salford Central	0.7 miles
University	Manchester School of Art	0.9 miles
University	University of Law	0.9 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.7 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	2.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	5

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
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2023
St Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Oct 2023
Old Trafford Community Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2014
Rolls Crescent Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 20 May 2015

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
2 Bed Flat, Wilburn Basin, M5	£1,300/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.07%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 0.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 121.8×

Monthly cashflow £-6,337/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -13.8%

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).