# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA13 0EL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 7, WATERBRIDGE COURT, THORNLEY CLOSE, LYMM, WARRINGTON WA13 0EL |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £150,000 Jul 2025 |

## Description

Located in the charming area of Thornley Close area of Lymm, this delightful second-floor apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The property benefits from a tranquil setting while still being conveniently close to local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks. The surrounding area is known for its picturesque landscapes and community spirit, making it an ideal place to call home. 

This second-floor apartment is not just a property; it is a lifestyle choice that offers comfort, convenience, and a sense of belonging.

**Ground Floor** - Communal entrance hall with electric entry system/intercom and stairs leading to the second floor apartment.

**Second Floor** - Solid Wood door opening to:

**Entrance Hall** - 

**Lounge/Dining Room** - 6.48m x 3.20m (21'3 x 10'6) - 

**Kitchen** - 2.46m x 2.21m (8'1 x 7'3) - 

**Bedroom 1** - 3.28m x 3.10m (10'9 x 10'2) - 

**Bedroom 2** - 3.28m x 2.21m (10'9 x 7'3) - 

**Bathroom** - 2.01m x 1.83m (6'7 x 6) - 

**Externally** - Allocated parking to the rear of the property and large well maintained communal gardens laid principally to lawn with flower bed surround.

**Council Tax Band** - Council Tax Band B Payable to Warrington Borough Council

**Tenure** - Lease Term 999 years  from 1 January 1987

Lease Term Remaining 960 years No ground is payable as each owner owns a part of the freehold on purchasse

£110.00 per month Service Charge

**Viewings** - Strictly via the selling agent Ridgeway Residential

**Property Information** - Water Mains Supply

Electricity Mains Supply

Gas Mains Supply

Sewerage Mains Supply

Central Heating Gas

Internet connection

Cable

Internet Speed Between 14-1000MPS

Mobile Coverage

EE Average

Vodaphone Average

Three Average

02 Good

**Disclaimer** - THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND DO NOT FORM ANY PART OF A CONTRACT. NEITHER RIDGEWAY RESIDENTIAL, NOR THE VENDOR OR LESSOR ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF THESE PARTICULARS, WHICH ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION OF FACT AND ANY INTENDING PURCHASER OR LESSOR MUST SATISFY HIMSELF OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF EACH OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan - 7 Waterbridge.jpg](/listings/photos/89536182/779831) - Floor plan - 7 Waterbridge.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89536182/779832) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WATERBRIDGE COURT FLAT 7 THORNLEY CLOSE, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0EL | £150,000 | 31/07/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE HOLLIES, 4 FLAT 1 GROVE AVENUE, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0HF | £165,000 | 26/09/2023 | Flat |
| 5 THORNLEY CLOSE, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0EL | £120,000 | 17/03/2022 | Flat |
| GROVE COURT FLAT 8 WEST HYDE, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0HA | £136,000 | 11/03/2022 | Flat |
| 14 ASH ROAD, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0EY | £128,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| GROVE COURT FLAT 9 WEST HYDE, LYMM, WARRINGTON, WA13 0HA | £140,000 | 22/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £137,800 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £177,458 (12 Flat, WA13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £797/mo
- **Realistic:** £885/mo
- **Optimistic:** £974/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Grove Avenue, WA13 | £930/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Appleton Mews, WA13 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Fieldways, WA13 | £790/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £907/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £116,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £93,000

*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 £930/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £162/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.2%
- **10y growth:** 28.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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