Ainsworth Road, Bury BL8
North West
£220,000
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
904 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house has a traditional layout with two reception rooms, a rear kitchen and a separate pantry. The ground floor also includes an entrance porch and hallway. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The property is offered with scope for modernisation, giving a purchaser the opportunity to update the accommodation to suit their needs.
Outside, the house has a front driveway and a single garage. The rear garden is described as private and not directly overlooked, with space for landscaping. Local shops, schools and transport links are available nearby, and Bury town centre and its Metrolink connections are within reach.
The property is leasehold, with a stated lease of 999 years from 1934 and ground rent of £3.15 per year. The EPC rating is E and the council tax band is C.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £220,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The two-reception layout, driveway, garage and private rear garden give a project buyer useful foundations, while the dated interiors, worn finishes and overgrown garden offer scope for a substantial transformation. Staining and damaged finishes in several rooms need investigation, although no clear roof failure is visible in the available exterior view.
The overall score is D because, despite the attractive entry price and solid fundamentals, purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks. This is a heavy project rather than a cosmetic refresh, so the value case will depend on managing the full programme carefully.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two-reception arrangement and dated finishes to create a more cohesive home while retaining the traditional layout.
- The driveway, garage and private rear garden add practical value; clearing and improving the overgrown outdoor space could strengthen the overall appeal.
- The dated kitchen and bathroom provide clear scope to modernise key areas as part of a wider transformation.
Key risks
- Worn and damaged finishes, including substantial staining in several rooms, need investigation to establish the underlying cause.
- Stripped interiors and a heavy, multi-room programme — plan for a full interior transformation and a longer, more involved project than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
1.0 miles
Tram · Bury
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)
2.1 miles
Tram · Radcliffe
Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
3.0 miles
Tram · Whitefield
Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)
3.8 miles
Tram · Besses O Th Barn
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Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£899
Based on a loan of £165,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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