40 ARMSTRONG CLOSE
WARRINGTON, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON WA3 6DH
Listing type
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Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (76 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
72 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£101,000 Jun 2016
Price per m²
£1,944/m²
Local average
£254,460 (-45%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (10,890 of 33,755)
Street crime
51 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
- EXTENDED THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY.
- POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION.
- RENTAL INCOME POTENTIAL OF £975.00 pcm
- GARAGE & PARKING.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
FOR SALE BY AUCTION.
EXTENDED TWO BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY.
GARAGE AND PARKING.
GARDENS FRONT & REAR.
POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION.
POTENTIAL RENTAL INCOME OF £975 PCM.
VACANT POSSESSION.
Description
Key Features:
Two Bedrooms
Large Lounge.
Fitted Kitchen with dedicated dining area.
Well Positioned with Ample Frontage.
Private Enclosed Rear Garden
Garage & Parking
Sought after Location
Close to Local Amenities & Schools.
Description:
Calling all investors and Landlords! A fantastic opportunity to acquire a good sized property in a desirable area commanding strong rental income.
This property briefly comprises of an entrance porch, large lounge and kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom. To the rear is a good sized enclosed garden and there is the added benefit of a garage and parking. The accommodation is complemented with both UPVC double glazing and a gas central heating system.
Armstrong Close is conveniently situated for a variety of local amenities including both shopping and schooling, there is also easy access to Birchwood Business Park, Birchwood Shopping Centre and both the motorway and rail networks.
Tenure
Leasehold
Legal Pack
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Auction Information.
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UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 3%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £3,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
Listed by
Crewe
Property Portal Auctions Limited
Reference: 90521340
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 04/03/2016
Expiry date: 03/03/2026 (expired)
Current heating cost: £619/year
Potential heating cost: £509/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,525
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7222732
Property Details
Street: 40 Armstrong Close
Town: Birchwood
Postcode: WA3 6DH
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 15/03/2010
Work Completed: 01/03/2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £140,000 | +38.6% |
| Sold | 17/06/2016 (10 years ago) | £101,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 CARDEN CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6LT | £265,000 | 11/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 40 STONECROP CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 7PD | £255,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HAVISHAM CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 7NB | £235,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 HAVISHAM CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 7NB | £268,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 DEANWATER CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6ER | £237,500 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 NELSON ROAD, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6NF | £215,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 DEANWATER CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6ER | £147,000 | 23/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 DEANWATER CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6ER | £160,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 DEANWATER CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6ER | £175,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 80 ARMSTRONG CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6DJ | £161,400 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 TREFOIL CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 7NR | £155,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 753 WARRINGTON ROAD, RISLEY, WARRINGTON, WA3 6AR | £235,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £209,075 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Warrington. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Warrington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Heather Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Aldi | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | The A World | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Birchwood | 0.7 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Padgate | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Leigh Health Centre | 5.7 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 7.8 miles |
| University | University of Greater Manchester | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 14 Feb 2017 |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Birchwood School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 11 Feb 2020 |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services | Other | 1.1 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2024 |
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 Detached House, Delenty Drive, WA3 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Birchwood, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Mansfield Apartments, WA2 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £974/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).