72 Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XG is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,958 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2015 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,958, representing a 83.1% increase, or approximately 7.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,958 is:

  • 20.2% lower than the average property price on Merchants Quay
  • 25.8% lower than the average in the M50 3XG postcode area
  • and 2.2% lower than the average price for Salford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£292,958
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Merchants Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 3XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Feb 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Feb 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to M50 3XG

17 th / 19
Price Rank
26% lower than average
16 th / 16
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in M50 3XG , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,958
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
29 May 2015
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £239,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2020
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £196,500
sale date: 12 Dec 2017
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 72 Merchants Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 3XG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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