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The Lock Keepers Cottage, 14 Castle Street, Manchester, M3 4LZ

UPRN:10090239442Detached HouseBeds -Built before 1900
Tenure: -Council Tax: -EPC: E (41)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-20T02:48:45.184787+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T09:03:17.153260+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
The Lock Keepers Cottage, 14 Castle Street, Manchester, M3 4LZ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£415,000
£332k - £498kLow
Estimate
£415k
Range
£332k – £498k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,100
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,100
Yield
6.07%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Lock Keepers Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Walkability is good (76/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
-
Crime Score
No data
Walkability
76/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 73Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£415,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,100
Gross Yield6.07%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.3%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+6.0%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2M3 4LZ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • PLA-2026-001900
    Installation of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign.
    Pending
  • OTH-2026-002115
    Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 137226/FO/2023 to amend the triggers on Conditions 21 (Phase 1: Material Samples and Specifications), 27 (Phase 1: Radar Mitigation Scheme), (Phase 1: Instrument Flight Procedure Surfaces), 30 (Phase 1: TV Broadband and Radio Reception), 61 (Phase 2: Material Samples and Specifications), 67 (Phase 2: Radar Mitigation Scheme) , 69 (Phase 2: Instrument Flight Procedure Surfaces) and 70 (Phase 2: TV Broadband and Radio Reception).
    Pending
  • PLA-2026-001578
    Installation of mural to rear wall of Platform 1.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership10.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,067
Population Density-
Owner Occupied38%
Age Distribution
0-15 3%16-64 91%65+ 6%

Schools Nearby

  • Crown Street Primary School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St Philip's CofE Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • St Philip's Church of England Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good

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

Comparables

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  • Merchants Warehouse, 21 Castle Street
    -
    £7.90M
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  • Bass Warehouse, 4 Castle Street
    -
    £2.58M
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