# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WA1 4QJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 LONGBARN LANE, WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4QJ |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £119,640 Jun 2015 |

## Description

This well-presented semi detached bungalow offers a superb blend of comfort and practicality, making it an ideal choice for those seeking single-level living with versatile accommodation. The property features a welcoming lounge with a feature fireplace, providing a cosy focal point for relaxing evenings. The sun room, located to the rear, is bathed in natural light and offers a tranquil setting for reading or enjoying morning coffee. The spacious master bedroom includes built-in storage and enjoys views over the rear garden, there is a further second bedroom. The contemporary shower room is finished to a high standard, offering both style and convenience. Additional storage is provided by a converted loft space, which is easily accessible and could lend itself to a further bedroom with the relevant building regulations. The bungalow benefits from double glazing and gas central heating throughout, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency in all seasons. With the added advantages of driveway parking and a freehold tenure, this property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a smooth and swift purchase process.

The outside space is equally impressive, with an enclosed rear garden that provides a private and secure environment for outdoor living. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with thoughtfully planted borders that add year-round interest and colour. The south facing aspect ensures that the garden enjoys plenty of sunlight throughout the day. Mature shrubs and fencing offer privacy from neighbouring properties, while the manageable size of the garden makes it suitable for both keen gardeners and those seeking a low-maintenance outdoor space. The driveway to the front of the property provides off-road parking, adding to the convenience of this delightful bungalow. Whether you are looking to downsize, invest, or secure a comfortable home in a sought-after location, this property’s combination of indoor and outdoor features is sure to impress. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this charming bungalow has to offer.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2189282
- **Address:** 42 Longbarn Lane, Woolston, WA1 4QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/11/2004
- **Work Completed:** 14/10/2004
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7411887
- **Address:** 42 Longbarn Lane, Woolston, WA1 4QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2010
- **Work Completed:** 04/03/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QJ | £119,640 | 12/06/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 42 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QJ | £110,000 | 03/06/2009 | Semi-detached |
| 42 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QJ | £130,000 | 25/05/2007 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £248,000 | 12/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £230,000 | 13/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 25 ACACIA AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EN | £255,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 98 EPPING DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QN | £284,700 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 72 EPPING DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QN | £260,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 73 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PF | £215,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QP | £262,500 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £265,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £317,950 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £250,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 73 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £334,850 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QP | £292,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QR | £184,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £170,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 125 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PQ | £306,500 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EE | £300,500 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £340,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £277,800 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £243,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £266,590 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £258,789 (44 Semi-detached, WA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Wildwood Grove, WA1 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Birchwood, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £906/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.8%
- **10y growth:** 55.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 65.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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