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FLAT 1

WINFORD COURT, FOREST WAY, SANDOWN, WINFORD, ISLE OF WIGHT PO36 0JJ

2 beds 1 baths 409 sq ft Listed 5 Dec 2016 (-3466d)

£65,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (PO36 0JJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, WINFORD COURT, FOREST WAY, SANDOWN, WINFORD, ISLE OF WIGHT PO36 0JJ |
| Price | £65,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 38 m² |
| Last sold | £62,500 May 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £427/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- W2 (6,000)
- D (120)
- E (30)
- T (7,000)
- O (6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9828-8036-7259-4593-4940)

## Description

**SUMMARY** **** This ground floor flat forms part of a purpose built development, located on a quiet residential estate. Shanklin town centre is only 10/15 minutes away by car and provides access to a variety of shops and other local amenities.

The property is in need of complete renovation and the accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, lounge, separate kitchen and bathroom. Additionally, the property benefits from a private entrance and an allocated parking space.

The potential to add value makes this an ideal investment opportunity for anyone looking to renovate and sell on or add to their property portfolio. A viewing is recommended to appreciate the full extent of the work required and scope for improvement.

**LOUNGE** **14' 10" x 9' 10" (4.52m x 3m)**

**KITCHEN** **7' 1" x 5' 0" (2.16m x 1.52m)**

**BEDROOM** **1** **11' 1" max x 10' 1" max (3.38m max x 3.07m max)**

**BEDROOM** **2** **10' 5" x 6' 10" (3.18m x 2.08m)**

**BATHROOM** ****

**OUTSIDE** **** The property is approached over a communal path leading to the private ground floor entrance. Allocated parking is located adjacent to the property.

**HEATING** **** Electric heating.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/45794427/273996) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/45794427/273997) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WINFORD COURT FLAT 1 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ | £62,500 | 04/05/2017 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| FERNHILL COURT FLAT 4 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW | £85,000 | 05/01/2026 | Flat |
| [Same street] WINFORD COURT FLAT 6 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ | £131,000 | 12/03/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] WINFORD COURT FLAT 15 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ | £140,000 | 06/07/2023 | Flat |
| FERNHILL COURT FLAT 11 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW | £125,000 | 07/03/2023 | Flat |
| 1 THE CHASE, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0PD | £110,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] WINFORD COURT FLAT 8 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ | £130,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| FERNHILL COURT FLAT 5 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW | £99,000 | 23/11/2021 | Flat |
| FOREST COURT FLAT 2 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JL | £94,000 | 30/07/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £133,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £102,600 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £143,173 (10 Flat, PO36, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -54.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £849/mo
- **Realistic:** £943/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,037/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.45% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £117,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £94,300

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,711/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 40.8%
- **10y growth:** 43.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Isle of Wight; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.8%
- **5y growth (index):** -1%
- **10y growth (index):** 20.9%

## 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

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

38 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£62,500 May 2017

Price per m²

£1,711/m²

Local average

£143,173 (-54.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,795 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

RENOVATION REQUIRED!
CHAIN FREE!!!
Purpose Built Ground Floor Flat
2 Bedrooms
Private Entrance
Allocated Parking

Additional details

Parking: Allocated

Description

SUMMARY ** This ground floor flat forms part of a purpose built development, located on a quiet residential estate. Shanklin town centre is only 10/15 minutes away by car and provides access to a variety of shops and other local amenities.

The property is in need of complete renovation and the accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, lounge, separate kitchen and bathroom. Additionally, the property benefits from a private entrance and an allocated parking space.

The potential to add value makes this an ideal investment opportunity for anyone looking to renovate and sell on or add to their property portfolio. A viewing is recommended to appreciate the full extent of the work required and scope for improvement.

LOUNGE 14' 10" x 9' 10" (4.52m x 3m)

KITCHEN 7' 1" x 5' 0" (2.16m x 1.52m)

BEDROOM 1 11' 1" max x 10' 1" max (3.38m max x 3.07m max)

BEDROOM 2 10' 5" x 6' 10" (3.18m x 2.08m)

BATHROOM

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a communal path leading to the private ground floor entrance. Allocated parking is located adjacent to the property.

HEATING ** Electric heating.

Listed by

Shanklin

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 45794427

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/01/2017

Current heating cost: £427/year

Potential heating cost: £163/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
Change heating to gas condensing boiler (7,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/05/2017 (9 years ago)	£62,500	—

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
FERNHILL COURT FLAT 4 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW	£85,000	05/01/2026	Flat
Same street WINFORD COURT FLAT 6 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ	£131,000	12/03/2025	Flat
Same street WINFORD COURT FLAT 15 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ	£140,000	06/07/2023	Flat
FERNHILL COURT FLAT 11 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW	£125,000	07/03/2023	Flat
1 THE CHASE, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0PD	£110,000	16/09/2022	Flat
Same street WINFORD COURT FLAT 8 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JJ	£130,000	29/04/2022	Flat
FERNHILL COURT FLAT 5 PARKWAY, APSE HEATH, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0LW	£99,000	23/11/2021	Flat
FOREST COURT FLAT 2 FOREST WAY, WINFORD, SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO36 0JL	£94,000	30/07/2021	Flat

Street average: £133,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £102,600 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 40.8%

10y growth 43.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Isle of Wight. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -6.8%

5y (index) -1%

10y (index) 20.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Isle of Wight. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £849/mo

Realistic £943/mo

Optimistic £1,037/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Isle of Wight.

Location

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Address

Forest Way

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Forest Road East	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Winford, Parkway	0.1 miles
Shop	William Hall Independent Funeral Directors	0.3 miles
Shop	Isle of Wight Cheese Co	0.4 miles
Train station	Shanklin	1.7 miles
Train station	Lake	1.7 miles
Hospital	Earl Mountbatten Hospice	5.1 miles
Hospital	Orchard Private Hospital	5.4 miles
University	University of Portsmouth Area	10.9 miles
University	36-40 Middle Street	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Newchurch Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2024
Broadlea Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021
Gatten and Lake Primary School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 20 Jul 2017
The Bay Church of England School	Other	1.9 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £117,875

Target investor price (1%) £94,300

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).