Manchester’s 10 smallest properties: What sold in the past month?

Published Jul 15, 2025

A 505 sqft property located at Metcombe Way, purchased for £260,000, claims the top spot among the most petite homes recently sold in Manchester.

In total, 43 semi-detached house sales were registered in the area in June, with an average price of £311,024. The average price per sqft ended up at £318.

The properties listed below encompass terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and detached houses, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of June, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

10. 785 sqft – £119,000 – Elder Mount Road, Harpurhey

The 785 sqft house at Elder Mount Road in Harpurhey has been sold. It remained on the market for a duration of one month. The transfer of ownership was settled on 8 May and the total purchase price was £119,000, £152 per sqft. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of E.

9. 775 sqft – £170,000 – Lake View, Charlestown

A sale has been finalised for the house at Lake View in Charlestown. It was sold for £170,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 29 April. The living area totals 775 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £219. The property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

8. 742 sqft – £295,000 – Govan Street, Northenden

The 742 sqft house at Govan Street in Northenden has been purchased. The sale was settled on 14 May, with a total purchase price of £295,000, working out to £398 per sqft. The property’s energy efficiency is rated C.

7. 731 sqft – £262,000 – Swalecliff Avenue, Brooklands

A property at Swalecliff Avenue in Brooklands has new owners. It sold for £262,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 24 April. The house has a living area of 731 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £358. The energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

5 Wycombe Avenue

6. 721 sqft – £165,000 – Wycombe Avenue, Gorton & Abbey Hey

The sale of the house at Wycombe Avenue in Gorton & Abbey Hey has been finalised. It was sold for £165,000, and the date of transfer was 22 April after it had been on the market for 28 days. The home has a living area of 721 sqft. The price per sqft was £229. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

30 Lavister Avenue

5. 721 sqft – £300,000 – Lavister Avenue, Didsbury East

A sale has been finalised for the house at Lavister Avenue in Didsbury East. It was sold for £300,000 and the transfer of ownership was finalised on 15 May after it had been on the market for three months and 22 days. The living area totals 721 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £416. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

15 Henwood Road

4. 678 sqft – £306,000 – Henwood Road, Withington

The 678 sqft house at Henwood Road in Withington has been sold. It was on the market for 21 days. The transfer of ownership was settled on 14 April and the total purchase price was £306,000, £451 per sqft. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

16 Bradshaw Fold Avenue

3. 667 sqft – £186,000 – Bradshaw Fold Avenue, Charlestown

The 667 sqft house at Bradshaw Fold Avenue in Charlestown has been purchased. The sale was completed on 22 April, with a total purchase price of £186,000, working out to £279 per sqft after it had been on the market for three months and 22 days. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of E.

2. 548 sqft – £220,000 – Hartwell Close, Ancoats & Beswick

The sale of the house at Hartwell Close in Ancoats & Beswick has been finalised. It was sold for £220,000, and the sale date was 1 May. The home has a living area of 548 sqft. The price per sqft was £401. The property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

This is the smallest property sale registered in June:

48 Metcombe Way

1. 505 sqft – £260,000 – Metcombe Way, Ancoats & Beswick

A property at Metcombe Way in Ancoats & Beswick has new owners. It sold for £260,000, and the transfer of ownership was completed on 13 April, after it had been on the market for three months and 20 days. The house has a living area of 505 sqft, yielding a price per sqft of £515. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.