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FLAT 12

KNOWLES COURT, ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M6 8ES

2 beds 1 baths 61 m² Listed 7 Jul 2025 (-390d)

£150,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 12, KNOWLES COURT, ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M6 8ES |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £156,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

Conveniently Located Ground-Floor Apartment Opposite Salford Royal Hospital

Perfectly positioned on Eccles Old Road directly opposite Salford Royal Hospital, this charming ground-floor apartment offers effortless access to a wealth of local amenities right on your doorstep.

Commuting is a breeze with regular bus services connecting Eccles to Manchester and a Metrolink station within easy walking distance. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Monton Village just a 2-minute drive away, while the bustling Salford Quays and MediaCityUK are only around 5 minutes from home.

This apartment is presented in immaculate, move-in ready condition, comprising hallway with fitted cupboards, spacious lounge, modern fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, two bedrooms and a bathroom with Kardean Flooring.

Externally, the well-maintained communal gardens provide a peaceful setting, and ample on-site parking adds further convenience. The property also comes with a garage, ideal for storage.

Offered for sale with NO CHAIN, this apartment represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors seeking a prime location with exceptional access and comfort.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164240660/1644414) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/164240660/1644415) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| KNOWLES COURT FLAT 12 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8ES | £156,000 | 02/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| KNOWLES COURT FLAT 20 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8ES | £144,000 | 27/02/2026 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 7 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ | £168,000 | 24/11/2025 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 29 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £145,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 31 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £110,000 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 9 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £110,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 15 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £120,500 | 30/06/2023 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 7 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £135,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| ST JAMES COURT FLAT 1 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £102,500 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 7 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ | £144,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| 11 HILLCREST, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8JS | £128,000 | 16/08/2022 | Flat |
| PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 13 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ | £171,850 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 20 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £100,000 | 01/03/2022 | Flat |
| KNOWLES COURT FLAT 10 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8ES | £105,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 17 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH | £140,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £130,275 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £131,853 (16 Flat, M6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +13.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,048/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,164/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,280/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

## 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, Dukes Court, M30 | £990/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hyndman Court, M5 | £1,095/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,043/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.7% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,300

*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 £1,043/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £323/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.9%

*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:** 6.3%
- **10y growth:** 29.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Salford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 75%

## 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 (955 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

61 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£156,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£131,853 (+13.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,815 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Conveniently Located Ground-Floor Apartment Opposite Salford Royal Hospital

Perfectly positioned on Eccles Old Road directly opposite Salford Royal Hospital, this charming ground-floor apartment offers effortless access to a wealth of local amenities right on your doorstep.

Commuting is a breeze with regular bus services connecting Eccles to Manchester and a Metrolink station within easy walking distance. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Monton Village just a 2-minute drive away, while the bustling Salford Quays and MediaCityUK are only around 5 minutes from home.

This apartment is presented in immaculate, move-in ready condition, comprising hallway with fitted cupboards, spacious lounge, modern fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, two bedrooms and a bathroom with Kardean Flooring.

Externally, the well-maintained communal gardens provide a peaceful setting, and ample on-site parking adds further convenience. The property also comes with a garage, ideal for storage.

Offered for sale with NO CHAIN, this apartment represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors seeking a prime location with exceptional access and comfort.

Listed by

Monton

The Lomond Group

Reference: 164240660

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£156,000	—

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
KNOWLES COURT FLAT 20 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8ES	£144,000	27/02/2026	Flat
PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 7 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ	£168,000	24/11/2025	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 29 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£145,000	21/11/2025	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 31 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£110,000	14/12/2023	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 9 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£110,000	17/11/2023	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 15 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£120,500	30/06/2023	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 7 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£135,000	09/12/2022	Flat
ST JAMES COURT FLAT 1 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£102,500	02/12/2022	Flat
PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 7 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ	£144,000	26/08/2022	Flat
11 HILLCREST, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8JS	£128,000	16/08/2022	Flat
PORTLAND HOUSE FLAT 13 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8HJ	£171,850	29/07/2022	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 20 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£100,000	01/03/2022	Flat
KNOWLES COURT FLAT 10 ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8ES	£105,000	21/12/2021	Flat
ST. JAMES COURT FLAT 17 VOLTAIRE AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M6 8EH	£140,000	27/08/2021	Flat

Area average: £130,275 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.3%

10y growth 29.2%

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

1y (index) -5%

5y (index) 17.3%

10y (index) 75%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,048/mo

Realistic £1,164/mo

Optimistic £1,280/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Salford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

189 Eccles Old Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Vape & Mobile Club	0.0 miles
Shop	Martins	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Eccles Old Rd/Salford Royal Hospital (B)	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Eccles Old Rd/Salford Royal Hospital (A)	0.1 miles
Train station	Eccles	0.4 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.3 miles
Train station	Patricroft	1.3 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (City Campus)	3.3 miles
University	University of Law	3.6 miles
Hospital	The Ailsa Craig Medical Practise	5.4 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
Arbour Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 16 Sep 2024
Clarendon Road Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 May 2020
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ellesmere Park High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2023
All Hallows RC High School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2013

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, Dukes Court, M30	£990/mo	2	0.73 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hyndman Court, M5	£1,095/mo	2	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,043/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.7%

Max investor price (0.8%) £130,375

Target investor price (1%) £104,300

Gross yield 8.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12×

Monthly cashflow £323/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.9%

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).