Sold STC Detached

35 HIGHFIELD STREET

ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA9 3PA

3 beds 2 baths 915 sq ft Listed 4 Mar 2025 (-466d)

£225,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

85 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£225,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,647/m²

Local average

£308,019 (-27%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,491 of 33,755)

Street crime

202 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Spacious Detached House
  • Immaculately Presented Throughout
  • Three Very Well Sized Bedrooms
  • En Suite Shower Room To Master
  • Open Plan Lounge Diner
  • Integral Garage & Driveway Parking
  • Landscaped Rear Garden
  • Hany Ground Floor Cloakroom / WC
  • Close To Amenities
  • EPC - D

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

Nestled on the charming Highfield Street in St. Helens, this spacious detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and modern living. With three generously sized bedrooms, including a master suite complete with an en suite shower room, this property is ideal for families or those seeking extra space.

The house features two inviting reception rooms, providing ample room for relaxation and entertaining guests. The living room is a delightful space, perfect for unwinding after a long day and it opens nicely into the dining room which then leads to the kitchen. Off the entrance hall is a handy ground floor WC.

Additionally, the integral garage offers convenient parking or storage options and there is a gated driveway too, ensuring that you have easy access to your transport.

Step outside to discover a beautifully landscaped rear garden, which boasts a covered seating area. This outdoor space is perfect for enjoying al fresco dining or simply soaking up the sun in a tranquil setting, there is a paved seating area, lawn area plus a storage shed.

This property not only provides a comfortable living environment but also offers the convenience of modern amenities in a desirable location. With its thoughtful layout and attractive features, this detached house is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to make St. Helens their home.

Listed by

St Helens

Stapleton Derby Ltd

Reference: 158968607

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/12/2018

Expiry date: 04/12/2028

Current heating cost: £588/year

Potential heating cost: £519/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,940

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

70% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/07/2025 (11 months ago) £225,000 +69.8%
Sold 18/10/2019 (6 years ago) £132,500

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
80 WATERDALE CRESCENT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PD £185,000 02/10/2023 Detached
Same street 4 HIGHFIELD STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PA £120,000 22/05/2023 Terraced
Same street 12 HIGHFIELD STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PA £126,000 27/02/2023 Terraced
Same street 26 HIGHFIELD STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PA £122,500 05/09/2022 Terraced
202 ROBINS LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PB £235,000 12/08/2022 Detached
98 ROBINS LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3NH £230,000 17/06/2022 Detached
Same street 11 HIGHFIELD STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PA £100,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
9 SPRINGPOOL, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3PL £235,000 11/03/2022 Detached
120 NEW STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 3XG £226,000 18/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £117,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £222,200 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.3%
10y growth 71.3%

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

1y (index) 3.8%
5y (index) 31.1%
10y (index) 76.9%

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: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop NEW ST/RED LION PH 0.0 miles
Shop Company Shop 0.2 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 0.3 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.4 miles
Train station St Helens Junction 0.6 miles
Train station Lea Green 0.8 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 7.0 miles
Hospital Marie Curie Hospice 7.6 miles
University University of Liverpool 10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 74
Criminal damage and arson 27
Drugs 23
Shoplifting 22
Anti-social behaviour 15
Other theft 12
Public order 10
Burglary 5
Vehicle crime 5
Other crime 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 202

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
Robins Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 26 Jan 2020
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Nov 2022
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Nov 2017
Eaves Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 8 Feb 2013
Sherdley Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 26 Sep 2017

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ellamsbridge Road, WA9 £895/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,875
Target investor price (1%) £89,500
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.9×
Monthly cashflow £-106/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).