# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (BL8 3QS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 WATLING STREET, BURY, AFFETSIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER BL8 3QS | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 67 m² | | Last sold | £255,000 Aug 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/04/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,154/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - L2 (£1,600 - £2,400) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1120-2048-0904-0000-1783) ## Description This gorgeous property is situated in a superb position and offers exceptionally well-proportioned, modern accommodation that truly must be viewed in person to be fully appreciated. Finished to a fabulous standard throughout, the home combines style, comfort, and practicality, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of buyers. The bright and generous accommodation includes a welcoming lounge featuring a wood-burning fire, creating a warm and inviting space. The fully fitted kitchen is finished with Quartz work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances, providing a stylish yet functional area for everyday living. Off the kitchen is the wonderful sun room, currently used as a dining room there is also plumbing for a washing machine. To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from a dressing room, along with an impressive family bathroom. Externally, the property is garden fronted and enjoys a raised decked patio to the rear, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Ideally located in the popular village of Affetside, the property is within easy reach of local shops and amenities, highly regarded schools within walking distance, and excellent transport links providing convenient access to Bury, Manchester, and across the North West. Homes of this calibre rarely come to the market, and early internal viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £255,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced | | 12 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £139,995 | 13/07/2017 | Terraced | | 12 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £130,000 | 14/07/2010 | Terraced | | 12 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £72,000 | 12/07/2001 | Terraced | | 12 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £65,500 | 06/12/1996 | 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] 14 WATLING STREET, AFFETSIDE, BURY, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL8 3QS | £250,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £250,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £190,781 (45 Terraced, BL8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +36.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £871/mo - **Realistic:** £968/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,065/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,800 *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:** £3,881/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.8% - **10y growth:** 63.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bury; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 23.2% - **10y growth (index):** 75.2% ## 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)