# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA9 5TX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 HEDWORTH GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA9 5TX | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 175 m² | | Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/11/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,207/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9291-0203-7804-7603-9704) ## Description Occupying a generous plot within an established and highly regarded development of executive detached homes, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home has been extensively renovated and thoughtfully reconfigured throughout to create an exceptional living environment perfectly suited to modern family life. Finished to an outstanding standard, the property seamlessly blends contemporary design, high-quality fixtures and fittings, and versatile living accommodation, resulting in a home that is ready to move straight into and enjoy from day one. A spacious and welcoming entrance hallway immediately sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, with stylish LVT flooring flowing seamlessly throughout the ground floor to create a sense of continuity and sophistication. Positioned to the front of the property is an elegant and comfortable living room, providing a cosy retreat away from the main family hub. The hallway also provides internal access to the integral double garage, which currently offers excellent storage and practicality but also presents exciting potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, a home office, gym or games room, subject to any necessary consents. An aluminium-framed glazed door then leads through to the spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space, creating an immediate sense of light and openness. The true heart of the home is the magnificent kitchen, dining and living area which extends across the full width of the property. Expertly designed to create distinct yet connected zones, the space caters perfectly for both everyday family living and entertaining. The stunning kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units, integrated appliances, luxurious quartz worktops and a breakfast bar, offering both practicality and style. The roof has been pitched to create additional height and character, whilst a large Velux window floods the room with natural light and further enhances the sense of space. The designated dining area enjoys direct access to the garden through sleek aluminium-framed patio doors, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. Beyond this, the principal family living area centres around an impressive picture window which beautifully frames views across the rear garden, while a further snug or play area provides invaluable flexibility for growing families. Whether utilised as a children’s play space, reading corner or informal sitting area, this additional reception space enhances the versatility of the home’s layout. A practical utility room and contemporary downstairs WC complete the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor, the quality and attention to detail continue throughout. The principal bedroom benefits from a beautifully refitted en-suite shower room finished with stylish contemporary fittings, whilst three further generously sized double bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for family members and guests alike. Serving the remaining bedrooms is a stunning refitted four-piece family bathroom, thoughtfully designed to offer both luxury and practicality for busy family life. Externally, the property occupies an enviable plot with mature gardens wrapping around the front, side and rear elevations. The rear garden provides a wonderful setting for both relaxation and entertaining, with a decked seating area directly accessed from the dining space creating the perfect environment for al fresco dining and summer gatherings. The substantial side garden offers excellent future potential, with scope to extend the existing boundary and combine the side and rear gardens to create an even larger outdoor space if desired. To the front, a double-width driveway provides ample off-road parking and complements the integral double garage. Hedworth Gardens enjoys a peaceful setting within a well-established residential development comprising exclusively detached homes, creating an attractive and highly sought-after environment for family living. Whilst enjoying a quiet suburban position, the property remains exceptionally convenient for a wide range of amenities. Rainhill Village is located just a short distance away and offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday conveniences, whilst nearby St Helens town centre provides a more extensive range of retail and leisure facilities. The location is particularly appealing for families, benefitting from a number of highly regarded primary and secondary schools within easy reach, along with numerous parks, recreational facilities and green spaces. For commuters, excellent transport links are readily available, with nearby Rainhill Railway Station providing regular services to both Liverpool and Manchester, whilst the M62 motorway network can be accessed within minutes, offering convenient connections across the North West and beyond. Combining exceptional presentation, generous and versatile living accommodation, mature wrap-around gardens and a highly convenient location close to both Rainhill and St Helens amenities, this outstanding detached home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly turnkey family residence in a highly desirable setting. Please note that some photographs have been virtually staged using AI to illustrate how certain rooms may look when furnished. These images are for guidance purposes only. Please note that Japanese Knotweed has previously been identified along the rear boundary of the property. An insurance-backed professional treatment plan is in place, providing ongoing management and additional reassurance for prospective purchasers. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/89867757/763488) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 35](/listings/photos/89867757/763489) - Photo 35 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/89867757/763490) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/89867757/763491) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 41](/listings/photos/89867757/763492) - Photo 41 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/89867757/763494) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/89867757/763495) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/89867757/763496) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/89867757/763497) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/89867757/763498) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/89867757/763499) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/89867757/763500) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 51](/listings/photos/89867757/763501) - Photo 51 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/89867757/763503) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/89867757/763504) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 38](/listings/photos/89867757/763505) - Photo 38 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/89867757/763506) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/89867757/763507) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 30](/listings/photos/89867757/763508) - Photo 30 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/89867757/763510) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/89867757/763511) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/89867757/763512) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 48](/listings/photos/89867757/763513) - Photo 48 - ![Photo 27](/listings/photos/89867757/763514) - Photo 27 - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/89867757/763515) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 37](/listings/photos/89867757/763516) - Photo 37 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/89867757/763517) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 34](/listings/photos/89867757/763518) - Photo 34 - ![Photo 44](/listings/photos/89867757/763519) - Photo 44 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/89867757/763520) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 31](/listings/photos/89867757/763521) - Photo 31 - ![Photo 49](/listings/photos/89867757/763522) - Photo 49 - ![Photo 43](/listings/photos/89867757/763523) - Photo 43 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/89867757/763524) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/89867757/763525) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 39](/listings/photos/89867757/763527) - Photo 39 - ![Photo 29](/listings/photos/89867757/763528) - Photo 29 - ![Photo 40](/listings/photos/89867757/763529) - Photo 40 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/89867757/763530) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 40](/listings/photos/89867757/763531) - Photo 40 - ![Photo 41](/listings/photos/89867757/763532) - Photo 41 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/89867757/763533) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 33](/listings/photos/89867757/763534) - Photo 33 - ![Photo 36](/listings/photos/89867757/763535) - Photo 36 - ![Photo 50](/listings/photos/89867757/763536) - Photo 50 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/89867757/763538) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/89867757/763539) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/89867757/763540) - Photo 15 ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/89867757/763541) - Floor Plan 1 - ![Floor Plan 2](/listings/photos/89867757/763542) - Floor Plan 2 - ![Floor Plan 3](/listings/photos/89867757/763544) - Floor Plan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/89867757/763545) - EPC - ![EPC](/listings/photos/89867757/763546) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16948049 - **Address:** 8 Hedworth Gardens, ST. HELENS, WA9 5TX - **Certificate Issued:** 08/09/2025 - **Work Completed:** 28/08/2025 - **Items:** 12 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #17104118 - **Address:** 8 Hedworth Gardens, ST. HELENS, WA9 5TX - **Certificate Issued:** 21/12/2025 - **Work Completed:** 16/12/2025 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 HEDWORTH GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5TX | £400,000 | 21/03/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 HARTLAND GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5TZ | £395,000 | 17/10/2025 | Detached | | 4 HOVETON GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5UR | £575,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 5 NEWMARKET GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5FR | £340,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached | | 3 WESLEY HALL GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JQ | £540,000 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | 41 HEATHERLEIGH, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5ST | £395,500 | 09/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 TYNE CLOSE, THATTO HEATH, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NP | £197,500 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 HEDWORTH GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5TX | £349,500 | 13/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 33 HEDWORTH GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5TX | £365,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 HEDWORTH GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5TX | £389,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 2 HOLKHAM GARDENS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5SS | £539,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £367,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £426,000 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £307,944 (48 Detached, WA9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +70.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St. Helens). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £711/mo - **Realistic:** £790/mo - **Optimistic:** £869/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for St Helens (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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, Ellaby Mews, L35 | £1,595/mo | 4 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, East Close, L34 | £2,500/mo | 4 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Freckleton Road, WA10 | £1,095/mo | 4 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,730/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £199,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £159,500 *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 £1,595/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-657/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.2% *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:** £3,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13% - **10y growth:** 82.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Helens; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.4% - **5y growth (index):** 33% - **10y growth (index):** 75.5% ## 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)