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48 BIRCHDALE ROAD

WARRINGTON, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 5AW

3 beds 2 baths 97 m² Listed 28 May 2025 (-430d)

£575,000

Reduced on 9 May 2025

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WA4 5AW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 48 BIRCHDALE ROAD, WARRINGTON, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 5AW |
| Price | £575,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £520,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

*****CANALSIDE LOCATION*****

Adams Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this substantial three bedroom detached bungalow, located within a private cul-de-sac off the highly regarded Birchdale Road.

In brief, the accommodation comprises of; entrance hall, utility, kitchen/diner, a large lounge, conservatory, three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom.  Externally, the property stands well within its plot and benefits from a large rear garden with direct access onto The Bridgewater Canal and mooring rights for two boats. To the front of the property, there is a large driveway and garage.

Properties on this road rarely become available and we would advise a viewing at your earliest opportunity.

No Chain Delay With This Sale.

**Viewing**

By prior appointment through our Stockton Heath office on 01925-398343.

**Notes**

All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floor plans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.

**Agent Notes**

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Warrington Borough Council

Council Tax Band: D

EPC : B

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/162506474/1630852) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/162506474/1630853) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 48 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £520,000 | 04/03/2026 | Detached |
| 48 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £145,000 | 25/05/1997 | 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] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 3 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £256,000 | 04/09/2025 | Flat |
| 3 CALDERFIELD CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PJ | £830,000 | 08/08/2025 | Detached |
| 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £1,000,000 | 03/06/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 66A BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £625,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 3 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £249,000 | 21/11/2023 | Flat |
| 18 CALDERFIELD CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PJ | £795,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £650,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 23 WHITEFIELD ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LZ | £975,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 23 BELVOIR ROAD, WALTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PE | £725,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 4 OAK WHARF MEWS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AS | £375,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 24 WARREN DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BN | £630,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 178 LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BH | £646,595 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4A DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £243,500 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 7 SNAEFELL RISE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BW | £380,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 20 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE | £460,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 16 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE | £345,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 17 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £360,000 | 28/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 1 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £250,000 | 15/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 20 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £270,000 | 04/05/2022 | Flat |
| 73 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL | £525,000 | 04/05/2022 | Detached |
| 27 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £335,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £340,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £387,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £387,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 71 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL | £370,000 | 15/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 2 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £241,000 | 13/12/2021 | Flat |
| 42 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £367,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 7 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AR | £564,000 | 12/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £362,625 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £534,030 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £603,247 (67 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.7%

## 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):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Birchdale Road, Appleton, WA4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9b1597) | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.06 miles | Rightmove |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Camberwell Drive, WA4 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,675/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £209,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £167,500

*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 £1,675/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-782/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 34.5%
- **10y growth:** 54.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 57.3%

## 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

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£520,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£603,247 (-4.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,480 of 33,755)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Spacious Detached Bungalow
Sought After Canal Side Location
Mooring For Two Boats
Three Double Bedrooms
Lounge & Conservatory
Kitchen / Diner
Garage
Large Rear Garden
Driveway
No Chain Delay

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

***CANALSIDE LOCATION*
Adams Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this substantial three bedroom detached bungalow, located within a private cul-de-sac off the highly regarded Birchdale Road.
In brief, the accommodation comprises of; entrance hall, utility, kitchen/diner, a large lounge, conservatory, three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Externally, the property stands well within its plot and benefits from a large rear garden with direct access onto The Bridgewater Canal and mooring rights for two boats. To the front of the property, there is a large driveway and garage.
Properties on this road rarely become available and we would advise a viewing at your earliest opportunity.
No Chain Delay With This Sale.

Viewing

By prior appointment through our Stockton Heath office on 01925-398343.

Notes

All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floor plans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.

Agent Notes**

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Warrington Borough Council

Council Tax Band: D
EPC : B

Listed by

Stockton Heath

Berkeley Shaw Real Estate

Reference: 162506474

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

259% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£520,000	+258.6%
Sold	25/05/1997 (29 years ago)	£145,000	—

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 BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 3 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£256,000	04/09/2025	Flat
3 CALDERFIELD CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PJ	£830,000	08/08/2025	Detached
17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY	£1,000,000	03/06/2024	Detached
Same street 66A BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£625,000	19/12/2023	Detached
Same street BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 3 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£249,000	21/11/2023	Flat
18 CALDERFIELD CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PJ	£795,000	29/06/2023	Detached
Same street 42 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£650,000	09/06/2023	Detached
23 WHITEFIELD ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LZ	£975,000	21/04/2023	Detached
23 BELVOIR ROAD, WALTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 6PE	£725,000	14/04/2023	Detached
4 OAK WHARF MEWS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AS	£375,000	22/12/2022	Detached
24 WARREN DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BN	£630,000	18/11/2022	Detached
178 LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BH	£646,595	16/11/2022	Detached
4A DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY	£243,500	21/10/2022	Detached
7 SNAEFELL RISE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BW	£380,000	30/09/2022	Detached
20 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE	£460,000	16/09/2022	Detached
16 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE	£345,000	25/07/2022	Detached
Same street BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 17 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£360,000	28/06/2022	Flat
Same street BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 1 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£250,000	15/06/2022	Flat
Same street BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 20 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£270,000	04/05/2022	Flat
73 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL	£525,000	04/05/2022	Detached
27 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF	£335,000	03/05/2022	Detached
15 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG	£340,000	26/04/2022	Detached
3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG	£387,000	22/04/2022	Detached
3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG	£387,000	22/04/2022	Detached
71 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL	£370,000	15/02/2022	Detached
Same street BIRCHDALE COURT APARTMENT 2 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW	£241,000	13/12/2021	Flat
42 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF	£367,500	30/11/2021	Detached
7 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AR	£564,000	12/10/2021	Detached

Street average: £362,625 (8 sales)

Area average: £534,030 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 34.5%

10y growth 54.5%

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

1y (index) 2.8%

5y (index) 25.3%

10y (index) 57.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £801/mo

Realistic £890/mo

Optimistic £979/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.2 miles
Shop	DJ Sothern	0.2 miles
Bus stop	London Bridge	0.2 miles
Train station	Warrington Bank Quay	1.6 miles
Train station	Warrington Central	1.9 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	3.8 miles
Hospital	St Helens Hospital	7.6 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	22
Anti-social behaviour	10
Other theft	8
Criminal damage and arson	7
Public order	7
Burglary	3
Shoplifting	3
Bicycle theft	1
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	64

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
Stockton Heath Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Feb 2015
Bridgewater High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2022
St Monica's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2012
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2012
St Thomas' CofE Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Nov 2018

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
Birchdale Road, Appleton, WA4	£1,900/mo	3	0.06 miles	Rightmove
3 Bed Terraced House, Camberwell Drive, WA4	£1,450/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,675/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 6.0% gross yield avg £380,111 sale, £1,900/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £209,375

Target investor price (1%) £167,500

Gross yield 3.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 28.6×

Monthly cashflow £-782/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.6%

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).
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).