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16 PORTICO COURT

PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE L35 7LP

1 beds 1 baths 54 m² Listed 9 Sep 2025 (-279d)

£99,500

Fixed Price

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

54 m²

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£99,500 Mar 2026

Local average

£91,625 (+8.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,965 of 33,755)

Street crime

243 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • One bedroom Ground Floor apartment
  • Within walking distance to Eccleston Park train station
  • Close to shops, Whiston Hospital and transport links
  • Entrance hall, lounge with newly laid carpet
  • Dining Kitchen with built in appliances
  • Family bathroom with a modern three piece suite
  • Study room/playroom
  • Communal gardens with lawns and shrubs
  • Single garage
  • Offered with No Onward Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this beautifully refurbished one-bedroom ground floor apartment located in the sought-after area of Eccleston Park, Prescot, Merseyside. This purpose-built apartment offers a modern living experience, perfect for individuals or couples seeking comfort and convenience.

As you enter the property, you will be greeted by a spacious reception room that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dining kitchen is a highlight, designed to cater to all your culinary needs, while the family bathroom adds a touch of luxury to your daily routine.

Situated on the ground floor, this apartment benefits from a peaceful setting, away from the hustle and bustle. The property comes with its own garage, along with non-allocated parking, ensuring that you have ample space for your vehicle.

One of the key advantages of this apartment is that it comes with vacant possession and is not part of a chain, allowing for a smooth and efficient purchase process. The long lease and reasonable maintenance fee further enhance the appeal of this property.

The apartment is equipped with double-glazed windows, providing excellent insulation and energy efficiency, while the electric heating system ensures warmth during the cooler months.

Conveniently located, the apartment is just a short distance from Eccleston Park Train Station, offering direct rail links to Liverpool and Wigan, making it ideal for commuters. Additionally, Whiston Hospital is nearby, adding to the convenience of the location.

This charming apartment is a perfect blend of modern living and accessibility, making it an excellent choice for your next home. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours. EPC GRADE: E

Entrance Hall - Newly carpeted. Built in airing cupboard

Lounge - 3.53m x 2.95m (11'7 x 9'8) - UPVC double glazed bow window to the front aspect. Newly carpeted. Wall mounted electric fire. Decorative dado rail. Coved ceiling

Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.11m x 2.69m (16'9 x 8'10) - UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects. Fitted with a range of wall and base units comprising of cupboards, drawers and contrasting work surfaces and incorporating a single bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integral appliances include an electric hob, electric oven and extractor hood. Brick effect tiled splashbacks. Electric heater. Built in storage cupboard. Xpelair fan.

Bedroom One - 3.30m x 3.20m (10'10 x 10'6) - UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Electric wall heater. Newly carpeted. Coved ceiling

Study - 2.36m max x 1.73m (7'9 max x 5'8) -

Bathroom - UPVC double glazed window. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with overhead shower, a white vanity unit housing a wash hand basin and a low level wc. Ceramic tiled flooring. Tiled walls

External - The property has communal gardens with lawns and shrub displays. The property has a garage

Agents Notes - Please note this property is leasehold. The length of the lease is 999 years from 1st May 1985

Listed by

Prescot

Brooks Estate and Letting Agents Ltd

Reference: 166760111

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/03/2026 (3 months ago) £99,500

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
Same street 28 PORTICO COURT, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 7LP £117,500 16/06/2023 Flat
Same street 14 PORTICO COURT, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 7LP £95,000 08/02/2023 Flat
Same street 5 PORTICO COURT, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 7LP £90,000 25/03/2022 Flat

Street average: £100,833 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -40.7%
10y growth 26.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Helens. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2%
5y (index) 16.2%
10y (index) 53.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £704/mo
Realistic £782/mo
Optimistic £860/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St. Helens.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for St Helens: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop PORTICO LN/ECCLESTON PARK STN 0.0 miles
Train station Eccleston Park 0.1 miles
Shop D J Motors 0.8 miles
Shop Lennies 0.8 miles
Train station Prescot 0.9 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 2.7 miles
Hospital Main Entrance (Broadgreen) 5.0 miles
University Liverpool Hope University 5.3 miles
University Edge Hill University 9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 98
Anti-social behaviour 26
Shoplifting 26
Criminal damage and arson 24
Drugs 24
Public order 21
Other theft 7
Other crime 5
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 243

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
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Prescot Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 26 May 2022
Evelyn Community Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 20 Dec 2016
Longton Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 5 Feb 2015
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 15 Jun 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.79%
Max investor price (0.8%) £97,750
Target investor price (1%) £78,200
  • 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).