# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA5 3RZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 89 MOSSDALE CLOSE, WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 3RZ | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £60,000 Apr 1998 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £570/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9036-7022-3500-0874-9296) ## Description **INTERIOR** Access to the property begins via a welcoming hallway, leading to a bright and spacious lounge. This inviting space features a large window and flows effortlessly into the dining area, with patio doors to the rear garden, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen is a good size and offers views over the rear garden as well as plenty of storage and worktop space. The downstairs is complete with a large storage cupboard adding practicality. Upstairs, the home presents a spacious three-piece family bathroom, providing functionality. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all well positioned and flooded with natural light. Thoughtfully designed throughout and offering scope for modernisation, this home blends practicality with comfort, making it an appealing choice for both investors and first-time buyers. **EXTERIOR** The true standout feature of this home is its substantial plot. Boasting additional land to the side, a generous front garden, and off-road parking, it offers excellent potential for further development or extension (subject to the necessary consents). The rear garden is equally impressive in size and can be accessed both from the property and via a side gate. Thoughtfully arranged with a patio area, a maintained lawn, and mature shrubbery bordering the fencing, the garden provides a high degree of privacy and a peaceful setting within the estate. **LOCATION** An attractive suburb located west of Warrington Town Centre, Great Sankey is a popular area for families and professionals. With a dedicated train station servicing local towns and cities, the area is perfectly placed for commuting. Great Sankey boasts an abundance of high achieving primary and secondary schools. It is also home to a recently refurbished leisure centre and a great selection of local shops, pubs and restaurants. The popular Gemini Park is close by and home to various superstores, including Ikea. Sankey Valley park, is on the doorstep for residents, which has plenty of attractions for all ages. EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Front External](/listings/photos/172134971/133747) - Front External - ![Plot Size](/listings/photos/172134971/133748) - Plot Size - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/172134971/133749) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/172134971/133750) - Lounge - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/172134971/133751) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/172134971/133752) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/172134971/133753) - Kitchen - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/172134971/133754) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/172134971/133755) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/172134971/133756) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/172134971/133757) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/172134971/133758) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/172134971/133759) - Bathroom - ![Plot Size](/listings/photos/172134971/133760) - Plot Size - ![Front Plot](/listings/photos/172134971/133761) - Front Plot - ![Front Plot](/listings/photos/172134971/133762) - Front Plot - ![Front Plot](/listings/photos/172134971/133763) - Front Plot - ![Plot Size](/listings/photos/172134971/133764) - Plot Size ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/172134971/133765) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172134971/133766) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 89 MOSSDALE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3RZ | £60,000 | 24/04/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 HALTON ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3BN | £318,000 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 26 HALTON ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3BN | £280,240 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 47 SPITFIRE DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DU | £322,500 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 29 SPITFIRE DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DU | £309,995 | 20/09/2024 | Semi-detached | | 1 DALLAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8HE | £272,500 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 DEEPDALE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DG | £245,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 ALDERBANK ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DW | £240,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 ALDERBANK ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DW | £380,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 WHITTLE HALL LANE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DP | £345,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 HALE GROVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1RN | £230,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 39 MORAN DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8AN | £265,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 NEWARK DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ST | £205,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 BLUE LAKE GARDENS, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3TQ | £97,500 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 BLUE LAKE GARDENS, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3TQ | £100,500 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 81 MOSSDALE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3RZ | £350,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached | | 66 JAMESTOWN AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8AD | £313,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 WHITTLE HALL LANE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DN | £325,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 PHOENIX PLACE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8HB | £250,000 | 14/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 MORAN DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8AN | £240,000 | 02/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 79 MOSSDALE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3RZ | £250,000 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 ROBY GROVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1RW | £175,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 17 MISSOURI DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 8HA | £293,500 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 59 MOSSDALE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3RZ | £380,000 | 28/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £326,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £260,412 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,481 (94 Semi-detached, WA5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £794/mo - **Realistic:** £882/mo - **Optimistic:** £970/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Moran Drive, WA5 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £419/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5% *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:** £3,151/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.4% - **10y growth:** 53.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 26.1% - **10y growth (index):** 65.2% ## 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)