Sold STC Terraced

143 MORLEY STREET

ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA10 2BU

2 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 23 Feb 2023 (-1243d)

£70,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£76,000 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£1,186/m²

Local average

£125,311 (-44.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (961 of 33,755)

Street crime

393 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Freehold
  • Council Tax band A
  • Terraced House
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • One Reception Room
  • Three-Piece Bathroom
  • Close To Amenities
  • Excellent Road & Transport Links
  • Viewing Advised

Description

If you are seeking a straightforward development project in the heart of St Helens town, this property should be at the top of your list.

Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a generous reception room, along with wonderful kerb appeal, this terraced home has a great deal to offer any buyer.



This 2 bedroom terrace house is a great investment, promising plenty of opportunity to make improvements throughout.

Set over two floors, this two bed property is situated right in the heart of the town of St Helens - famous for being home to the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Residents of the area can take advantage of superb transport links, with the St Helens Central train station a short distance away.

A number of amenities can be found within walking distance, including schools, shopping facilities, hospitality establishments and the nearby St Helens Hospital - and while the property is in need of some TLC, its potential and favourable surroundings make it the perfect project for any buyer seeking to improve their home's value.

The lounge is a generous space just waiting to be transformed into a modern reception room.

Through this room is located the spacious kitchen-diner, complete with a hob, an oven and fitted cabinets. This room in particular has plenty of promise, with plenty of room for dining.

The attractive three piece bathroom, which can be found just off the kitchen, features a modern shower, a hand wash basin and a WC.

The 2 bedrooms are good-sized, with plenty of natural light and huge amounts of promise.

Due to its considerable potential, this exciting property is ideal for any buyer wishing to totally transform their new home and achieve a significant return on their investment.

Premium Fast Sale

The innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus method from Springbok Properties is a secure and straightforward way to buy property. It works like a typical sale, with a number of added benefits to the buyer.

Benefits

o Carefully implemented security measures
o A speedy process
o Realistically priced properties
o A Buy it Now option (ask for further information on this feature from our advisors)
o A significantly reduced chance of fall-throughs
o No risk of being "gazumped"
o The full focus of our highly motivated team

Springbok Properties' Premium Fast Sale Plus puts you in the driving seat thanks to our fast and secure methods.

All properties are competitively priced and carefully managed by motivated sellers for a quick, stress-free transaction.

Fees

Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £2,500. This forms part of the final purchase price and is NOT an extra cost.

This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.

An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Exclusivity

Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.

Process

Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:

STEP 1 - Register your interest
STEP 2 - Prepare your finances for the purchase
STEP 3 - Arrange a viewing
STEP 4 - Make an offer
STEP 5 - Secure your sale using our secure system
STEP 6 - Exchange and complete

Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.

Please note that this property has been realistically priced in order to achieve a quick sale. As a result, it is likely to receive plenty of buying interest.

If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.

Please note: to ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

Please call us now to book an appointment.

We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.
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Disclaimer
Springbok Properties for itself and the Vendors or lessors of properties for whom they act give notice that:
The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
TENURE
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Note
The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.
How to View this Property
Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.
AML REGULATIONS & PROOF OF FUNDING: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.

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Reference: 131951840

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/02/2023

Expiry date: 20/02/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3295943

Property Details

Street: 143 Morley Street

Town: ST. HELENS

Postcode: WA10 2BU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 29/11/2005

Work Completed: 30/11/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/10/2023 (2 years ago) £76,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
45 CHAPEL STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BJ £107,000 17/12/2025 Terraced
19 COWLEY HILL LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2AF £160,000 10/12/2025 Terraced
31 RUTLAND STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BP £160,000 27/10/2025 Terraced
127 COOPER STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DP £165,000 01/09/2025 Terraced
98 STANHOPE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BT £89,000 15/08/2025 Terraced
53 CHAPEL STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BJ £140,000 15/07/2025 Terraced
76 ARGYLE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DB £105,000 03/10/2023 Terraced
53 CHAPEL STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BJ £68,000 23/05/2023 Terraced
Same street 148 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £55,000 31/01/2023 Terraced
54 WINDLE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DA £240,000 16/12/2022 Terraced
17 RUTLAND STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BP £135,000 01/12/2022 Terraced
51 CHAPEL STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BJ £125,000 18/11/2022 Terraced
143 NORTH ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2UA £150,000 28/10/2022 Terraced
103 NORTH ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2TY £178,000 28/09/2022 Terraced
171 NORTH ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2UA £138,000 27/09/2022 Terraced
108 STANHOPE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BT £94,000 30/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 154 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £120,000 28/07/2022 Terraced
39 RUTLAND STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BP £94,000 15/07/2022 Terraced
1 WELLINGTON TERRACE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2SN £265,000 30/06/2022 Terraced
51 RUTLAND STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BP £86,000 29/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 119 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £80,000 24/06/2022 Terraced
120 OXFORD STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BX £225,000 09/06/2022 Terraced
111 NORTH ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2TY £135,000 06/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 144 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £72,500 04/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 113 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £80,000 09/03/2022 Terraced
Same street 116 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £115,000 07/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 127 MORLEY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2BU £93,000 21/10/2021 Terraced

Street average: £87,929 (7 sales)

Area average: £142,950 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 10.5%
10y growth 47.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Helens. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.9%
5y (index) 33.9%
10y (index) 78.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for St. Helens. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £711/mo
Realistic £790/mo
Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St. Helens.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for St Helens: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop NORTH ROAD/WINDLE STREET 0.1 miles
Bus stop NORTH RD/ST MARKS CHURCH 0.1 miles
Shop Party Peace Balloons 0.3 miles
Shop The Wine Loft 0.3 miles
Train station St Helens Central 0.8 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 1.8 miles
Train station Thatto Heath 1.8 miles
Hospital Main Entrance (Broadgreen) 7.2 miles
University Edge Hill University 8.6 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 171
Shoplifting 45
Anti-social behaviour 32
Public order 27
Criminal damage and arson 26
Drugs 25
Other theft 21
Vehicle crime 14
Other crime 12
Bicycle theft 6
Possession of weapons 6
Robbery 4
Burglary 3
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 393

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
This Is My Education - TIME Other 0.4 miles Inadequate — 10 May 2023
Launchpad Centre Other 0.4 miles Good — 24 Mar 2017
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2019
Rivington Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 25 Apr 2024
Cowley International College Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Nov 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.13%
Max investor price (0.8%) £98,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).