# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA7 5EF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON WA7 5EF |
| Price | £245,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £190,000 Sep 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 31/07/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,062/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,875

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2000-1598-0422-6408-3843)

## 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.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

## Property Photos

- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/173572970/1206353) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173572970/1206356) - Kitchen
- ![Front](/listings/photos/173572970/1206359) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/173572970/1206361) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/173572970/1206365) - Living Room
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/173572970/1206369) - Garden
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/173572970/1206372)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173572970/1206377) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173572970/1206382) - Kitchen
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/173572970/1206383) - Hall
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173572970/1206385) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173572970/1206388) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173572970/1206389) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom two](/listings/photos/173572970/1206392) - Bedroom two
- ![Bedroom three](/listings/photos/173572970/1206395) - Bedroom three

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173572970/1206399) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/173572970/1206404) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EF | £190,000 | 13/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EF | £150,000 | 16/10/2020 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MARINA GROVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 5EF | £32,500 | 31/08/2000 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £209,771 (69 Semi-detached, WA7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +16.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £664/mo
- **Realistic:** £738/mo
- **Optimistic:** £812/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Semi-Detached House, Thomas Street, WA7 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 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: £965/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-157/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7%

*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:** £3,224/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 41%
- **10y growth:** 77.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Halton; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 30.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 72.6%

## 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)