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Flat 5, Ferncrest, 557 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4GJ

UPRN:10003800980Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:43:07.071921+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:48:39.571851+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat 5, Ferncrest, 557 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4GJ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
9 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£276,000
£262k - £290kHigh
Estimate
£276k
Range
£262k – £290k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
5.22%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Walkability is excellent (95/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021HM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
-
Crime Score
No data
Walkability
95/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 41Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£276,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield5.22%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.6%
5y Growth+3.0%
10y Growth+4.8%
Last Sold Price£176,500 (2015-06-09)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0M20 4GJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • OTH-2026-002151
    Discharge of Condition 3 (Material samples) attached to planning permission 145617/FH/2026.
    Pending
  • PLA-2026-000452
    Erection of side extension and installation of rear dormer, alterations to vehicular access in association with the change of use to form 4no. self contained apartments.
    Pending
  • PLA-2026-001973
    Use of property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-06-09
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,067
Population Density6,621 /km²
Owner Occupied52%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 77%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Paul's CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as St Cuthbert's RC Primary School (URN 105553) on 10 Apr 2024

  • Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • West Didsbury CE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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