# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WA4 6DQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON WA4 6DQ | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 109 m² | | Last sold | £215,000 Jun 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £817/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0390-2962-4650-2396-3201) ## Description A beautifully presented semi detached dormer bungalow located within close proximity to Stockton Heath Village. With two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a detached garage, this is the ideal home for those looking to downsize. Upon entering the property through the welcoming hallway, you are immediately greeted by a warm and inviting living room, beautifully presented and centred around a charming feature fireplace which creates an attractive focal point for the space. A large front facing window allows an abundance of natural light to flood the room, enhancing the bright and airy feel while providing a comfortable setting for relaxing and entertaining. Continuing through the property, you will find an impressive open plan kitchen/dining and living space which has been thoughtfully designed to suit modern family living. The contemporary fitted kitchen offers an excellent range of wall and base units, providing plentiful cupboard and worktop space, along with the added convenience of an integrated dishwasher. The room easily accommodates a dining table, making it ideal for both everyday dining and hosting guests, while the additional reception area offers a versatile second living space perfect for a family room, snug or entertaining area. French doors open directly onto the garden, allowing natural light to pour into the room and creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces during the warmer months. A useful pantry cupboard further enhances the practicality of the home by providing valuable additional storage space. The ground floor accommodation continues with a generously sized bedroom which could equally serve as a guest room, home office or additional reception room depending on individual requirements. Completing the downstairs layout is a beautifully modernised three piece bathroom, stylishly fitted with a panelled bath incorporating an over bath shower, contemporary vanity sink unit and modern fixtures and fittings. Ascending the stairs, the first floor opens into a fantastic and versatile upper level. The spacious primary bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes offering excellent storage solutions, while an adjoining area provides further flexibility and could be perfectly utilised as a dressing room, nursery or home office space. This floor also boasts an immaculately presented three piece shower room, fitted with a sleek freestanding shower cubicle, vanity sink unit and a Velux window which allows natural light to brighten the space while adding character to the room. In addition, there is extensive eaves storage, offering practical hidden storage options. The property has been beautifully modernised throughout to a high standard, blending contemporary finishes with comfortable living spaces, and further benefits from a recently fitted new roof, providing added peace of mind for prospective purchasers. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £215,000 | 14/06/2023 | 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 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6AN | £262,500 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 148 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6BN | £245,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 67 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6BP | £160,000 | 09/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 COPELAND ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DF | £316,000 | 02/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 6 LOUSHERS LANE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6RX | £178,000 | 05/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 22 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £290,000 | 19/08/2024 | Semi-detached | | 21 WADE AVENUE, LATCHFORD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6FW | £242,000 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 26 COPELAND ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DF | £200,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 LANDSEER AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DJ | £275,000 | 31/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 WADE AVENUE, LATCHFORD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6FW | £262,496 | 25/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 45 LANDSEER AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DH | £185,000 | 20/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 23 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6AN | £185,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 KEMMEL AVENUE, LATCHFORD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6QW | £280,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 56 IRWELL ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6BB | £285,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 WORDSWORTH AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6AN | £270,101 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 BURGESS AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6QZ | £276,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 ASTLEY CLOSE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6RB | £235,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 LANDSEER AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DH | £250,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 FLERS AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6QN | £295,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 MENIN AVENUE, LATCHFORD, WARRINGTON, WA4 6QJ | £340,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 LANDSEER AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DH | £250,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 51 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £276,013 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £230,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 37 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £240,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 BOSWELL AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA4 6DQ | £285,000 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £264,203 (5 sales) **Area average:** £249,605 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £367,472 (86 Semi-detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £801/mo - **Realistic:** £890/mo - **Optimistic:** £979/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 Penthouse, Dunlop St, WA4 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-186/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.4% *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:** £2,890/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 52.2% - **10y growth:** 49.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.9% - **10y growth (index):** 62% ## 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)