# 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 | | Floor area | 124 m² | | Last sold | £520,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** A - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 28/07/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,288/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2316-3065-1203-8576-0204) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630834) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630842) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630844) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630845) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630846) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630847) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630848) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630849) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630850) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162506474/1630851) ## 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,637/m² ## 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)