# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA12 8PZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 CONWAY DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, MERSEYSIDE WA12 8PZ | | Price | £342,500 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £335,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,060/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/0056-0203-3305-1700-9904) ## Description Welcome to this extended 3-bedroom detached house that truly is a hidden gem! This fabulous property boasts a garden room with bi-folding doors, woodland views, and perfectly located close to Newton Train Station, and the High Street. Step inside through the hallway into a spacious living room ideal for cosy nights in, a separate dining room providing a great space for entertaining, and an extended kitchen. Upstairs, three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom offer plenty of space for a growing family or those in need of a home office. What sets this property apart is the generous garden with a patio area, overlooking woodland, creating a serene and private oasis right outside your door. Nestled conveniently close to the Train Station and the High Street shops, restaurants and bars, this home effortlessly blends modern living with a convenient yet tranquil location. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 CONWAY DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PZ | £335,000 | 26/03/2026 | Detached | | 36 CONWAY DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PZ | £50,000 | 30/06/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 19 BANASTRE DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8BE | £362,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 MCCORQUODALE GARDENS, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0AA | £348,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 55 WAYFARERS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8DF | £262,500 | 26/06/2023 | Detached | | 75 BANASTRE DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8BE | £415,000 | 03/04/2023 | Detached | | 2 PENNINGTON DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8BA | £323,500 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | 56 WARWICK AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PS | £245,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached | | 5 CHESHIRE CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PY | £235,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 27 MCCORQUODALE GARDENS, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0AA | £405,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached | | 14 CHESHIRE CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PY | £220,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached | | 55 WAYFARERS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8DF | £239,950 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 14 CHESHIRE CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 8PY | £160,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £292,359 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £334,750 (22 Detached, WA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.3% ## 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 Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Caunce Avenue, WA12 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £875/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £109,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £87,500 *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 £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 32.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-586/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.1% *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:** £3,644/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 37.4% - **10y growth:** 62.6% ## 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)