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23 LINDEN CLOSE

WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4EW

4 beds 2 baths 1,389 sq ft Listed 21 Sep 2024 (-623d)

£355,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA1 4EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4EW |
| Price | £355,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 129 m² |
| Last sold | £345,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,006/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3120-2049-0214-2004-1953)

## Description

***FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED IN WOOLSTON / EXTENDED / GENEROUS CORNER PLOT / OFF-ROAD PARKING AND INTEGRAL GARAGE / TWO RECEPTION ROOMS / EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM*** Lloyds Estate Agents are delighted to offer FOR SALE this extended four bedroom detached house occupying a corner plot and located in this ever popular area of Woolston. Warmed by gas central heating and complemented by UPVC double glazing, this property provides excellent family accommodation and a viewing comes highly recommended. Over two storeys it briefly comprises entrance hallway with stair access, spacious lounge with feature fireplace, second reception/dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen with an excellent range of wall & base units and access to the garden, and separate utility room with access to the garage and downstairs W.C. Upstairs houses four well-proportioned bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and a modern family shower room. Externally the property occupies a good plot; a driveway to the front provides off-road parking and access to the garage, gated side access and well-maintained mature gardens to the front and side with patio areas, lawn and colourful borders and shrubs.

There are amenities within walking distance to Linden Close, and major motorway networks are a short drive away for those commuting to neighbouring cities.

A viewing comes recommended- please call Lloyds today!

Council Tax Band: D (Warrington Council Tax)

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/152748497/242746) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/152748497/242747) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5768882
- **Address:** 23 Linden Close, Woolston, WA1 4EW
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/06/2008
- **Work Completed:** 02/06/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £345,000 | 29/09/2025 | Detached |
| 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £312,000 | 20/09/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £248,000 | 12/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £230,000 | 13/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 34 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD | £315,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 71 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4NN | £448,000 | 02/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £317,950 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £170,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £243,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £209,500 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 66 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £180,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £205,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £333,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached |
| 5 WELL FARM CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4NL | £325,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 155 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PJ | £350,500 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 157 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PJ | £320,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £243,145 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £351,700 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £394,983 (31 Detached, WA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,752/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.2%
- **10y growth:** 43.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 59%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

129 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£345,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£2,752/m²

Local average

£394,983 (-10.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,493 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

*FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED IN WOOLSTON / EXTENDED / GENEROUS CORNER PLOT / OFF-ROAD PARKING AND INTEGRAL GARAGE / TWO RECEPTION ROOMS / EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM* Lloyds Estate Agents are delighted to offer FOR SALE this extended four bedroom detached house occupying a corner plot and located in this ever popular area of Woolston. Warmed by gas central heating and complemented by UPVC double glazing, this property provides excellent family accommodation and a viewing comes highly recommended. Over two storeys it briefly comprises entrance hallway with stair access, spacious lounge with feature fireplace, second reception/dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen with an excellent range of wall & base units and access to the garden, and separate utility room with access to the garage and downstairs W.C. Upstairs houses four well-proportioned bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and a modern family shower room. Externally the property occupies a good plot; a driveway to the front provides off-road parking and access to the garage, gated side access and well-maintained mature gardens to the front and side with patio areas, lawn and colourful borders and shrubs.

There are amenities within walking distance to Linden Close, and major motorway networks are a short drive away for those commuting to neighbouring cities.

A viewing comes recommended- please call Lloyds today!

Council Tax Band: D (Warrington Council Tax)
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Warrington

RSL WARRINGTON LIMITED

Reference: 152748497

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/04/2021

Current heating cost: £1,006/year

Potential heating cost: £858/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,675

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5768882

Property Details

Street: 23 Linden Close

Town: Woolston

Postcode: WA1 4EW

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/06/2008

Work Completed: 02/06/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

11% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/09/2025 (8 months ago)	£345,000	+10.6%
Sold	20/09/2021 (4 years ago)	£312,000	—

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 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£248,000	12/09/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£230,000	13/05/2024	Semi-detached
34 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD	£315,000	12/05/2023	Detached
71 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4NN	£448,000	02/05/2023	Detached
Same street 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£317,950	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£170,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£295,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£243,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£209,500	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 66 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£180,000	21/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 15 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£205,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 25 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£333,000	22/02/2022	Detached
5 WELL FARM CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4NL	£325,000	29/10/2021	Detached
155 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PJ	£350,500	24/09/2021	Detached
157 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PJ	£320,000	06/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £243,145 (10 sales)

Area average: £351,700 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.2%

10y growth 43.8%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 59%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Warrington. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £794/mo

Realistic £882/mo

Optimistic £970/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dam Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Alder Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Cutting Corner	0.1 miles
Hospital	The Cheshire Hand Clinic	0.9 miles
Train station	Birchwood	0.9 miles
Train station	Padgate	1.2 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	1.3 miles
Hospital	Saint Mary's Hospital	2.6 miles
University	University of Salford	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	21
Other theft	5
Public order	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Burglary	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	39

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2023
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 22 May 2024
Woolston Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 21 May 2015
King's Leadership Academy Warrington	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 16 Sep 2019
Fox Wood Special School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 13 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 5.8% gross yield avg £257,371 sale, £1,250/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.25%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,250

Target investor price (1%) £88,200

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).

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