1 bedroom penthouse, Rectory Lane, Manchester Northern Quarter
Manchester Northern Quarter, M4 8JS
Added 21 Jul 2026
£225,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Size
689 sqft
Type
penthouse
Match
83%
- TenureLeasehold
- Council taxBand B
- EPCA
- ChainChain-free
- ParkingGarage
- GardenRoof Terrace
About this home
Key features
- Concierge service
- Floor-to-ceiling glazing
- Private lift access
- Smart home system
- Two secure parking spaces
- Underfloor heating
- Garage parking
- Roof terrace
- Chain free
- EPC rating A
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
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Monthly ownership cost
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£1,815/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand B£Service charge
KnownReported by agent£Ground rent
KnownReported by agent£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council tax
- Band B
- Year built
- 1948
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Roof Terrace
- Chain
- Chain-free
Energy performance
- AScore 89
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
689 sqft
≈ 64 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
Approximate location. Drag the Street View to look around; use the Pegman to walk down the road.
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 0.4 mi
Kings Road Station
Rail
- 1.6 mi
Kings Road
Tram
- 1.7 mi
Bridge Road Station
Tram
- 3.2 mi
Junction Station
Tram
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
Manchester Piccadilly
1.2 mi away
Leeds
35.7 mi away
Birmingham New Street
69.3 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
140 mi away
London Kings Cross
159.8 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.6 mi
Supermarket
Tesco Express
- 🏋️0.4 mi
Gym
The Gym Group
- 🌳0.6 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.4 mi
GP surgery
St Andrew's Medical
- 🍽️1.0 mi
Restaurants
Village square
- ☕0.3 mi
Café
Grind & Co.
Commute time
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Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Manchester Northern Quarter, M4 8JS.
Area average
£214,434
This home +5%
12m change
-0.3%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£1046
This home £327
Buyer demand
Steady
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£1,893 /mo
£22,717 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£1,154/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr61%
- Council tax (Band B)£146/moIndicative England average8%
- Service charge£283/moFrom listing15%
- Ground rent£16/moFrom listing1%
- Maintenance & repairs£94/mo~0.50% of value / yr5%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel11%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£1,154
Loan £202,500 · Deposit £22,500 (10%)
£353/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £143,846
- Total paid
- £346,346
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£2,000
Effective rate 0.89% on £225,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£272,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £25,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£225,000
£47,500 headroom · repayment £1,043/mo
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £1,043 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 11.1%
Affordability summary
Looks affordableYour inputs clear the lender cap, monthly budget and upfront cash checks.
Monthly all-in
£1,249 /mo
£1,043 mortgage + £206 running · 27% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£30,399
£25,000 deposit + £2,000 SDLT + £3,399 fees
Lender check
Passes
Need £200,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan of £200,000 is within the 4.5× income cap
- Monthly all-in (£1,249) sits within your 35% repayment cap
- Upfront cash needed (£30,399) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Tenure & lease
Tenure
leasehold
Lease remaining
948 years
Service charge
£3,391 / year
Ground rent
£194 / year
Investment potential
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Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
6.67%
Net yield
1.19%
Monthly cashflow
£222
ROI on cash
3.7%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£124/mo · 0.66%
Rent +10%
£321/mo · 1.71%
Rate +1%
£82/mo · 0.44%
Rate −1%
£363/mo · 1.94%
Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.
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Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
40
/ 1k residents
Low▲ 0.1% vs previous year
Broadband
203 Mbps
Up to 98 Mbps upload7 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | None | Limited | Good | Limited |
| O2 | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
| Three | Good | Limited | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | None | Good | Good | Limited |
Planning applications
6within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Withdrawn
Two-storey side extension
2026/7574/HH · 5 May 2026
- Refused
Front porch and boundary wall
2026/6590/HH · 3 Mar 2026
- Pending
Single-storey rear extension
2026/7480/HH · 24 Jan 2026
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- leasehold
- Council tax band
- B
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
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Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Manchester Northern Quarter, M4 8JS and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Jan 2019
Sold
£161,000
+67.7% vs previous
Jun 2015
Sold
£96,000
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