16 PORTICO COURT
PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE L35 7LP
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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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Helens. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for St. Helens. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).