Sold STC Bungalow

24 THE WOODLANDS

SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE PR8 3LN

2 beds 1 baths 527 sq ft Listed 8 Oct 2024 (-610d)

£130,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (PR8 3LN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE PR8 3LN |
| Price | £130,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 49 m² |
| Last sold | £130,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £868/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,950

### Recommendations
- B4 (£300 - £600)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£1,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9534-6828-3400-0420-0296)

## Description

Being sold on a share ownership basis 70% and strictly retirement over 60's.

This delightful two bedroom bungalow is situated just a stone’s throw from the plentiful amenities of Ainsdale Village with excellent transport links.

This delightful two bedroom bungalow is situated just a stones throw from the plentiful amenities of Ainsdale Village with excellent transport links and an array of shops and restaurants to enjoy. The accommodation is well presented, fully wheelchair accessible and comprises; private entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and wet room, with open plan communal gardens to the front and rear.

Viewings are essential to appreciate the calibre of home on offer!

Leasehold 99 years from 26 July 2000. £178.03 monthly sevice charge.

Council Tax Band B.

No Onward Chain.

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #8523897
- **Address:** 24 The Woodlands, SOUTHPORT, PR8 3LN
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2011
- **Work Completed:** 09/11/2011
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6944145
- **Address:** 24 The Woodlands, SOUTHPORT, PR8 3LN
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/11/2009
- **Work Completed:** 27/10/2009
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £130,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 24 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £87,000 | 06/05/2011 | Terraced |
| 24 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £38,500 | 26/07/2000 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 100 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR | £277,500 | 07/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £92,000 | 16/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 31 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £87,500 | 24/04/2023 | Flat |
| 27 TREVOR ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3PG | £380,000 | 16/01/2023 | Detached |
| 15 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3JR | £675,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 120 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR | £277,000 | 11/10/2022 | Detached |
| 12 SANVINO AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3NB | £260,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached |
| 116 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR | £250,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 31 HILLSVIEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3PN | £282,500 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £122,500 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 56 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR | £250,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN | £120,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 94 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR | £236,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £105,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £320,889 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £399,358 (45 Detached, PR8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -67.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £832/mo
- **Realistic:** £924/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,016/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,400

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,653/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 40.4%
- **10y growth:** 36.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sefton; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (74 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

49 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£130,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,653/m²

Local average

£399,358 (-67.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,326 of 33,755)

Street crime

56 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Two Bedroom Terraced Bungalow
Sold On A 70% Shared Ownerships Basis
Over 60's Only
Ainsdale Location
Close To All Amenities
Perfect For Downsizers
Tenure Leasehold - Council Tax Band B

Description

Being sold on a share ownership basis 70% and strictly retirement over 60's.

This delightful two bedroom bungalow is situated just a stone’s throw from the plentiful amenities of Ainsdale Village with excellent transport links.

This delightful two bedroom bungalow is situated just a stones throw from the plentiful amenities of Ainsdale Village with excellent transport links and an array of shops and restaurants to enjoy. The accommodation is well presented, fully wheelchair accessible and comprises; private entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and wet room, with open plan communal gardens to the front and rear.

Viewings are essential to appreciate the calibre of home on offer!

Leasehold 99 years from 26 July 2000. £178.03 monthly sevice charge.
Council Tax Band B.
No Onward Chain.

Listed by

Ainsdale

Bradshaw Farnham & Lea

Reference: 153527915

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/08/2024

Current heating cost: £868/year

Potential heating cost: £656/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,950

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
High performance external doors (£1,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8523897

Property Details

Street: 24 The Woodlands

Town: SOUTHPORT

Postcode: PR8 3LN

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2011

Work Completed: 09/11/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6944145

Property Details

Street: 24 The Woodlands

Town: SOUTHPORT

Postcode: PR8 3LN

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 09/11/2009

Work Completed: 27/10/2009

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

238% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£130,000	+49.4%
Sold	06/05/2011 (15 years ago)	£87,000	+126%
Sold	26/07/2000 (25 years ago)	£38,500	—

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
100 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR	£277,500	07/08/2023	Detached
Same street 2 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN	£92,000	16/05/2023	Flat
Same street 31 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN	£87,500	24/04/2023	Flat
27 TREVOR ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3PG	£380,000	16/01/2023	Detached
15 CHESTERFIELD ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3JR	£675,000	15/11/2022	Detached
120 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR	£277,000	11/10/2022	Detached
12 SANVINO AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3NB	£260,000	07/06/2022	Detached
116 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR	£250,000	10/03/2022	Detached
31 HILLSVIEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3PN	£282,500	20/12/2021	Detached
Same street 21 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN	£122,500	30/11/2021	Terraced
56 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR	£250,000	20/09/2021	Detached
Same street 25 THE WOODLANDS, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LN	£120,000	27/08/2021	Terraced
94 BURNLEY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LR	£236,000	11/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £105,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £320,889 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 40.4%

10y growth 36.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Sefton. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 25.3%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

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

Low £832/mo

Realistic £924/mo

Optimistic £1,016/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Sefton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PR8 3LN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	DIY Garden and Pet Store	0.1 miles
Shop	Heyes Opticians	0.1 miles
Bus stop	STATION RD/LEAMINGTON RD	0.1 miles
Bus stop	STATION RD/FAIRFIELD RD	0.1 miles
Train station	Ainsdale	0.2 miles
Train station	Hillside	1.5 miles
University	Milton House	7.3 miles
Hospital	Children's A&E	7.3 miles
Hospital	Children's Outpatients Department	7.3 miles
University	Edge Hill University	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Shoplifting	18
Violence and sexual offences	16
Anti-social behaviour	7
Criminal damage and arson	5
Public order	4
Bicycle theft	2
Burglary	2
Other crime	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	56

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 21 Jun 2013
Merefield School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 27 Jun 2019
Shoreside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Jun 2023
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 25 Sep 2024
Birkdale High School	Secondary	1.0 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.71%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,500

Target investor price (1%) £92,400

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).