# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA3 6DH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 ARMSTRONG CLOSE, WARRINGTON, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON WA3 6DH | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £101,000 Jun 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/03/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £619/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,525 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£25) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8596-7027-4210-1344-4906) ## Description **For sale by Online Auction - 30th of July 2026.** 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** A legal pack is a collaboration of important documents of the property or land that is going to be sold at auction. To review the legal pack, click the Legal Documents button at the bottom of this advert or visit tcpa.co.uk. **Auction Information.** To view the auction information, click the Online Bidding button at the bottom of this advert or visit tcpa.co.uk. **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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344365) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344367) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90521340/1344374) ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #7222732 - **Address:** 40 Armstrong Close, Birchwood, WA3 6DH - **Certificate Issued:** 15/03/2010 - **Work Completed:** 01/03/2010 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 ARMSTRONG CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON, WA3 6DH | £101,000 | 17/06/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £254,460 (86 Semi-detached, WA3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -45% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £797/mo - **Realistic:** £885/mo - **Optimistic:** £974/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (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:** 7.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13× - **Monthly cashflow:** £234/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.9% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,944/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.1% - **10y growth:** 57.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 62.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)