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9 BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE

PRESCOT, RAINHILL, MERSEYSIDE L35 6QA

4 beds 2 baths 1,442 sq ft Listed 14 Jan 2024 (-918d)

£285,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

134 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£317,500 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£2,127/m²

Local average

£358,236 (-20.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,322 of 33,755)

Street crime

29 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Stapleton Derby proudly presents this spacious four-bedroom detached residence, situated in Rainhill. Nestled amidst a thriving community, this home offers an expansive layout, ideal for families. Its prime location provides easy access to schools, and a range of amenities, while the nearby M62 motorways create swift connections to Liverpool and Manchester.

Comprising a porch, entrance hallway, dining room, lounge, living room, kitchen, and utility area, this property caters to diverse living needs. The first floor hosts four generously sized rooms, including one with an ensuite, alongside a family bathroom. Outside, the frontage features off-road parking, a lawn, and a garage, while the rear boasts a paved area and a flourishing mature garden.

With its numerous offerings, we strongly encourage viewing this property at your earliest convenience. This residence is offered as a freehold with no chain, presenting an excellent opportunity for a seamless transition.

Viewing is highly recommended.
FREEHOLD - NO CHAIN

Listed by

St Helens

Stapleton Derby Ltd

Reference: 143628365

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2023

Expiry date: 22/03/2033

Current heating cost: £1,768/year

Potential heating cost: £1,538/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£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

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

102% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/09/2024 (1 year ago) £317,500 +102.2%
Sold 11/05/2001 (25 years ago) £157,000

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
14 PALMWOOD AVENUE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 0PY £178,000 28/03/2025 Detached
27 LINCOLN WAY, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6PH £280,000 13/10/2023 Detached
11 ELMSWOOD AVENUE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 0PX £190,000 06/10/2023 Detached
28 LINCOLN WAY, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6PJ £230,000 05/05/2023 Detached
31 MOOREWAY, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6PD £218,000 30/08/2022 Detached
24 LINCOLN WAY, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6PJ £230,000 10/06/2022 Detached
16 LINCOLN WAY, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6PJ £290,000 11/03/2022 Detached
Same street 26 BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, RAINHILL, PRESCOT, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, L35 6QA £368,000 26/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £368,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £230,857 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.7%
10y growth 48.3%

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

1y (index) 7.4%
5y (index) 33%
10y (index) 75.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £711/mo
Realistic £790/mo
Optimistic £869/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St. Helens.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for St Helens: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop WARRINGTON RD/SCHOOL LN 0.1 miles
Shop Graham Martin 0.8 miles
Shop Mutant Dice Games 0.8 miles
Train station Rainhill 0.9 miles
Train station Lea Green 1.7 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 2.5 miles
Hospital Marie Curie Hospice 5.3 miles
University Liverpool Hope University 6.0 miles
University Greenbank Halls of Residence 7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 12
Anti-social behaviour 4
Drugs 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other theft 2
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Shoplifting 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 29

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 Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 20 Jun 2019
Rainhill High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 26 Apr 2023
Tower College Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Oakdene Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 May 2024
Rainhill Community Nursery Nursery 0.6 miles Outstanding — 21 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

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

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £98,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,000
  • 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).