# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WN8 6AT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 6AT | | Price | £285,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £285,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 04/06/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £755/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - E (20) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0025-2845-7864-9201-3205) ## Description Beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home available for sale in the sought after residential area of Earlswood situated in Skelmersdale. The property has been tastefully upgraded throughout and comprises of bright and airy entrance hallway, lovely lounge with modern media wall and built-in fireplace. Spacious open plan living to the rear with a modern fitted kitchen adjacent to the dining area and overlooking the impressive conservatory, which is currently being used as second reception/ lounge area and could be used to suit your families needs and wants! Modern downstairs WC with hand basin to complete the ground floor level.  On the first floor you will find four generous sized bedrooms, the main bedroom is truly spectacular, fabulous in contemporary design, with built-in wardrobes and complete with a modern en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are also not to be overlooked, all doubles in size with lovely views of the surrounding gardens. There's a modern fitted family bathroom comprising of bath with overhead shower, WC and hand basin.  Externally the property benefits from front & rear gardens, large driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles, also leading to the garage which is great for additional storage or living space if converted. In whole this is an exceptional family home available for sale, modern and spacious in a lovely quiet residential area of Skelmersdale, viewings highly recommended to appreciate all this property has to offer!    **Property Measurements:** **Ground Floor:** Porch - 2.19m x 0.79mHallway - 4.52m x 2.00mLiving Room - 4.52m x 3.37mKitchen/Diner - 8.13m x 2.82m Conservatory - 5.53m x 3.35mWC - 1.70m x 1.51m**First Floor:** Landing - 2.38m x 2.20mBedroom One - 5.04m x 3.67mEn-Suite - 2.74m x 1.38mBedroom Two - 3.74m x 3.11mBedroom Three - 3.40m x 3.13mBedroom Four - 3.36m x 2.74mBathroom - 2.14m x 1.89m**Outside:** Garage - 3.88m x 2.75m ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080166) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080168) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080170) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080171) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080175) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080176) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080178) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080182) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080185) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080216) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080219) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080223) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160783799/1080228) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160783799/1080229) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160783799/1080230) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AT | £285,000 | 27/02/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 6 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AT | £200,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 10 EDENHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AY | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 2 EDENHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AY | £280,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 23 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AT | £220,000 | 24/01/2025 | Detached | | 39 DE-HAVILAND WAY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DG | £182,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | 62 DE-HAVILAND WAY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DH | £198,000 | 11/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AT | £187,000 | 01/03/2023 | Detached | | 4 BEACON GREEN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DU | £260,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 17 DE-HAVILAND WAY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DG | £150,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 81 BEACON GREEN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DU | £225,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached | | 20 EASTLEIGH, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AX | £367,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 48 EARLSWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AT | £226,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached | | 19 EDENHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AY | £256,500 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 16 DE-HAVILAND WAY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DH | £190,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | 28 BEACON GREEN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DU | £195,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 18 EDENHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6AY | £220,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | | 43 DE-HAVILAND WAY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DG | £165,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £208,250 (4 sales) **Area average:** £226,038 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £309,370 (34 Detached, WN8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -7.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Lancashire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £719/mo - **Realistic:** £799/mo - **Optimistic:** £879/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lancaster (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed End Terrace, Hartland, WN8 | £1,100/mo | 4 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-157/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.3% *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:** £2,317/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.4% - **10y growth:** 30.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Lancashire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.7% - **5y growth (index):** 29.3% - **10y growth (index):** 47.5% ## 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)