Let Terraced

42 FERNDALE

SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 6QZ

2 beds 51 m² Listed 27 Sep 2023 (-1039d)

£695 pcm

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for rent (WN8 6QZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 FERNDALE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 6QZ |
| Price | £695 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £109,000 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 07/09/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £639/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,000

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)
- 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/1000-3189-0922-2207-3123)

## Description

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/140510339/1566462) - FLOOR-PLAN

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £722/mo
- **Realistic:** £802/mo
- **Optimistic:** £882/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lancaster (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 Bungalow, Elmers Green, WN8 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1899.3%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £962/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5729.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £14/m²

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

51 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,721 of 33,755)

Street crime

160 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Your Move are delighted to offer for rent this newly decorated 2 bedroom property located in the sought after area of Birch Green. The accommodation briefly comprises of a spacious lounge and kitchen to the ground floor, Whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden and driveway to the front. EPC Rating Grade D.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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Listed by

Skelmersdale

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 140510339

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 08/09/2022

Expiry date: 07/09/2032

Current heating cost: £639/year

Potential heating cost: £430/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,000

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,800)
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)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

Rental Range

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

Low £722/mo

Realistic £802/mo

Optimistic £882/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WN8 6QZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Fairburn	0.1 miles
Shop	Max Spielmann	0.3 miles
Shop	William Hill	0.3 miles
Train station	Upholland	2.3 miles
Train station	Parbold	2.5 miles
University	Edge Hill University	4.1 miles
Hospital	Children's Outpatients Department	4.1 miles
Hospital	Children's A&E	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	66
Anti-social behaviour	23
Criminal damage and arson	21
Other theft	10
Drugs	8
Public order	6
Burglary	5
Possession of weapons	5
Shoplifting	5
Vehicle crime	5
Other crime	4
Robbery	2
Total incidents	160

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
Woodland Community Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Sep 2024
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 May 2012
Cobbs Brow School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 30 Jul 2014
Delph Side Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2023

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, Elmers Green, WN8	£1,100/mo	2	0.61 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)