# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (L35 8LH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 399 WARRINGTON ROAD, PRESCOT, RAINHILL, MERSEYSIDE L35 8LH | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £240,000 Mar 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 06/03/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £995/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,920 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£20) - G (£350 - £450) - 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/0060-2603-1070-2902-9371) ## Description An extended three-bedroom Victorian end terraced cottage situated on a large plot in a sought-after location in Rainhill. The accommodation is well presented and possesses lots of period charm with original features throughout. It briefly comprises of a porchway leading into an entrance hall which provides access to a front and rear lounge, a fully modernised galley kitchen, and a downstairs bathroom situated to the rear. To the upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. Offered for sale with no onward chain, the property is set in a substantial plot with a large garden consisting of a courtyard and steps leading to a raised lawn area and a summer house. The garden also has the potential for a home office or granny annexe (subject to the relevant planning permissions). There is also a detached garage and a spacious driveway accessible via the side road to providing off-road parking for up to three cars. The property is situated in a sought-after location less than half a mile away from Rainhill village which provides a range of local amenities including shops, bars and restaurants. It also possesses excellent commuter links, with Rainhill train station and the M62/M57 nearby. Viewing strictly by appointment only. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 399 WARRINGTON ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8LH | £240,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 KENDAL DRIVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JQ | £250,000 | 04/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 THE CRESCENTS, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8QQ | £235,000 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 6 THE CRESCENTS, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8QQ | £170,000 | 24/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 36 STEPHENSON GROVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9AA | £250,000 | 11/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 25 ARNSIDE AVENUE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JH | £205,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 26 KENDRICKS FOLD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9LX | £210,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 KENDAL DRIVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JQ | £210,000 | 25/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 NORCLIFFE ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8LL | £140,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 20 NORCLIFFE ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8LL | £135,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 GOLDSWORTH FOLD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9LT | £200,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 KENDAL DRIVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JQ | £215,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 ARNSIDE AVENUE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JH | £193,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 STEPHENSON GROVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9AA | £240,000 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 SANDHURST ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8NE | £256,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 FAIRCLOUGH ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JG | £150,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 STEPHENSON GROVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9AA | £160,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 KENDAL DRIVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9JQ | £217,500 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 361 WARRINGTON ROAD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 8LD | £240,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 KENDRICKS FOLD, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9LX | £210,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 STEPHENSON GROVE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 9AA | £235,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £206,075 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £215,544 (54 Semi-detached, L35, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16% ## 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):** £623/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 End Terrace, Norcliffe Road, L35 | £960/mo | 3 | 0.13 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Longview Road, L35 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Haslemere, L35 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Gilbert Road, L35 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Poplar Grove, L35 | £960/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Stanwood Gardens, L35 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,095/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3% *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:** £2,336/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.6% - **10y growth:** 16.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Helens; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 8.1% - **5y growth (index):** 34.2% - **10y growth (index):** 78.4% ## 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)