# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA7 1BB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 PENKETH COURT, RUNCORN WA7 1BB | | Price | £120,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 85 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/09/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £827/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7736-6921-7600-0336-6226) ## Description The Property This well-proportioned property offers versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, making it an ideal home for first-time buyers, couples, small families or investors. The lower ground floor comprises a comfortable living room, providing a useful space for relaxing and entertaining, together with a separate office that is ideal for home working, study or hobbies. The ground floor features a practical kitchen with useful storage and preparation space, creating a convenient area for everyday cooking and dining. To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, offering comfortable accommodation for residents or guests, together with a family bathroom. The flexible layout provides clearly defined living, working and sleeping areas across the three levels. Situated in a convenient area of Runcorn, the property is well placed for a range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, schools and everyday services. There are also nearby parks, green spaces and recreational facilities, while Runcorn town centre provides further shopping and leisure options. Excellent road and public transport links provide convenient access to Runcorn, Warrington, Liverpool and surrounding areas, with Runcorn railway station offering connections to major destinations. This versatile property offers practical accommodation in a well-connected location. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543219) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543220) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543221) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543223) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543230) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543231) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543234) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543235) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543236) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93733095/2543237) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/93733095/2543238) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/93733095/2543239) - epc ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 WATER STREET, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1DS | £97,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 PENKETH COURT, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1BB | £110,000 | 09/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 9 PENKETH COURT, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1BB | £110,000 | 09/05/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £110,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £97,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £209,223 (75 Semi-detached, WA7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -42.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Halton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £674/mo - **Realistic:** £749/mo - **Optimistic:** £824/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £745/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, The Decks, WA7 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, Vine Street, WA7 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Vine Street, WA7 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Mersey Road, WA8 | £780/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Mersey Road, WA8 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £765/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £95,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £76,300 *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 £763/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £189/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.5% *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:** £1,412/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21.2% - **10y growth:** 41.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Halton; Semi-detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 29.5% - **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)