Sold STC Semi-detached

15 MARINA GROVE

RUNCORN, HALTON WA7 5EF

3 beds 1 baths 818 sq ft Listed 23 Mar 2026 (-119d)

£245,000

Reduced on 27 Apr 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

76 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£190,000 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£3,224/m²

Local average

£209,771 (+16.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,037 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Fitted Kitchen & Dining Room
  • Bay Fronted Semi Detached Family Home
  • Dual Aspect Lounge
  • Finished To A High Standard
  • Three Bedrooms & Family Bathroom
  • Driveway Parking To The Front
  • Low Maintenance Rear Garden
  • Close To Local Amenities & Transport Networks
  • Book Viewings Online 24/7

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

The Property
This beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers stylish living space, plenty of natural light and a thoughtfully designed garden, making it a great choice for buyers looking for a home that is ready to move straight into.

Step inside through the entrance hall and into the dual aspect lounge. With windows to the front and rear, the room feels bright and welcoming throughout the day. A feature brick fireplace creates a natural focal point and adds character to the space, making it an inviting room to relax in or spend time with family and friends.

To the rear of the property, the fitted kitchen provides practical storage and workspace, with a layout designed to keep everyday cooking simple and organised. The kitchen flows through into the dining room, creating a sociable space that works well for both day-to-day meals and entertaining. Sliding patio doors open onto the garden, bringing in plenty of natural light and making it easy to step outside when the weather allows.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three bedrooms along with a well-finished four-piece family bathroom suite. The bathroom includes both a bath and separate shower, offering flexibility for busy mornings and relaxed evenings alike.

Outside, the property continues to impress. To the front, a driveway provides convenient off-road parking. The rear garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind, featuring a patio seating area and artificial lawn that keeps the space looking neat all year round. It is an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxing in the sunshine or spending time with friends and family.

Located within easy reach of local amenities, schools within catchment (subject to confirmation) and transport links across Runcorn and surrounding areas, this home combines comfort, style and convenience.

Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
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Reference: 173572970

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/08/2024

Expiry date: 31/07/2034

Current heating cost: £1,062/year

Potential heating cost: £823/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,875

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

485% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £245,000 +28.9%
Sold 13/09/2024 (1 year ago) £190,000 +26.7%
Sold 16/10/2020 (5 years ago) £150,000 +361.5%
Sold 31/08/2000 (25 years ago) £32,500

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
8 GRANGE PARK AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5UU £188,000 09/01/2026 Semi-detached
15 POOLSIDE ROAD, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5QQ £270,000 06/11/2025 Semi-detached
7 POOLSIDE ROAD, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5QQ £243,000 01/08/2025 Semi-detached
50 LATHAM AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DT £235,000 28/07/2025 Semi-detached
6 LATHAM AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DS £165,000 30/06/2025 Semi-detached
5 ALEXANDRA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DZ £168,000 14/02/2025 Semi-detached
22 ALEXANDRA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DZ £205,000 12/12/2024 Semi-detached
22 ALEXANDRA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DZ £205,000 12/12/2024 Semi-detached
88 STENHILLS CRESCENT, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EE £111,400 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
62A PICTON AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DW £140,000 06/10/2023 Semi-detached
31 LATHAM AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DT £157,500 24/08/2023 Semi-detached
6 LATHAM AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DS £137,999 11/08/2023 Semi-detached
33 PICTON AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DW £168,000 27/07/2023 Semi-detached
4 MELFORD DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DG £179,950 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
40 PICTON AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DL £185,000 15/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EF £174,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
3 CLAREMONT ROAD, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DR £180,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
84 LATHAM AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DU £180,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
13 DUNCAN AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DY £220,000 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
13 DUNCAN AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DY £220,000 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
58 PICTON AVENUE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5DW £205,000 01/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 3 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EF £155,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £164,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £188,192 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 40.1%
10y growth 79.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Halton. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 6.2%
5y (index) 30.6%
10y (index) 72.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £664/mo
Realistic £738/mo
Optimistic £812/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Union Street 0.1 miles
Shop Teko's Turkish Barbers 0.4 miles
Shop Quick Pick Store 0.4 miles
Train station Runcorn 0.7 miles
Train station Runcorn East 2.5 miles
Hospital Marie Curie Hospice 6.3 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 7.1 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 9.0 miles
University Creative Campus, Kingsway 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 84
Public order 24
Anti-social behaviour 20
Criminal damage and arson 12
Shoplifting 11
Drugs 10
Other theft 9
Other crime 4
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 182

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 5 Feb 2023
Victoria Road Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 Dec 2018
The Grange School Other 0.4 miles Good — 3 Jul 2022
St Clement's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Mar 2016
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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, Ivy St, WA7 £1,100/mo 3 0.45 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Mersey Road, WA8 £870/mo 3 1 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £985/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,125
Target investor price (1%) £98,500
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.7×
Monthly cashflow £-103/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%
  • 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).