# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (WA1 3TD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 ORFORD ROAD, WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON WA1 3TD | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 95 m² | | Last sold | £146,500 Jun 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 27/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £983/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - I (3,000) - T2 (900) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0160-2848-7356-9721-7181) ## Description Situated on the ever-popular Orford Road in Warrington, this beautifully presented three-bedroom bay-fronted terraced home offers an excellent blend of character, space and practicality. An ideal purchase for first-time buyers, growing families or investors alike. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a useful entrance porch leading into the hallway, complete with staircase access to the first floor. The ground floor boasts a bright and spacious lounge, featuring an attractive fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Double doors lead through to the dining room, which further benefits from French-style doors opening out to the rear garden – perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of units and a range cooker, providing both style and functionality, and also offers access to a convenient downstairs W.C. To the first floor, the property comprises a generous master bedroom with the added benefit of an en-suite shower room. There is a second well-proportioned double bedroom and a versatile third single bedroom, ideal for use as a child’s room, nursery or home office. A modern family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation. Externally, the property benefits from a small, low-maintenance front garden, while to the rear there is a private yard area with useful outdoor storage. A standout feature of this home is the boarded loft space, accessed via a pull-down ladder and enhanced by a skylight. This provides a versatile additional area, ideal for storage, hobbies or a quiet workspace. The property is well presented throughout and retains a wealth of charming original features, including decorative coving and high ceilings, enhancing the sense of character and space. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this wonderful home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/89806389/701726) - Front - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701727) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701728) - Dining Room - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/89806389/701729) - Main Bedroom - ![Yard](/listings/photos/89806389/701730) - Yard - ![Master En-Suite](/listings/photos/89806389/701731) - Master En-Suite - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701732) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701733) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701734) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/89806389/701735) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89806389/701736) - Kitchen - ![Downstairs W.C](/listings/photos/89806389/701737) - Downstairs W.C - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89806389/701738) - Kitchen - ![Rear](/listings/photos/89806389/701739) - Rear - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/89806389/701740) - Main Bedroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89806389/701741) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89806389/701742) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/89806389/701743) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/89806389/701744) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89806389/701745) - Bathroom - ![Front](/listings/photos/89806389/701746) - Front ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89806389/701747) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89806389/701748) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 ORFORD ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TD | £146,500 | 12/06/2020 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 OAKLAND STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3DB | £151,000 | 11/11/2025 | Terraced | | 17 OAKWOOD AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3SZ | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | | 166 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3SP | £260,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | | 57 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RZ | £217,500 | 09/11/2023 | Terraced | | 30 STEEL STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TA | £134,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | 134 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RY | £207,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced | | 17 CORNWALL STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3SQ | £162,500 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced | | 17 WALTER STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TE | £120,000 | 04/05/2023 | Terraced | | 50 STEEL STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TA | £132,000 | 14/04/2023 | Terraced | | 78 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RU | £210,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 14 OAKLAND STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3DB | £142,000 | 23/11/2022 | Terraced | | 5 TERRACE VIEW, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RR | £170,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 82 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RU | £211,300 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced | | 24 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, PADGATE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3LF | £140,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced | | 24 OAKLAND STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3DB | £155,000 | 06/10/2022 | Terraced | | 23 PINEWOOD AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3SX | £162,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced | | 24 STEEL STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TA | £148,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced | | 3 WALTER STREET, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TE | £160,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 87 PADGATE LANE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3RZ | £200,000 | 23/08/2022 | Terraced | | 20 ELMWOOD AVENUE, WARRINGTON, WA1 3SY | £154,000 | 16/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 1 ORFORD ROAD, WARRINGTON, WA1 3TD | £111,000 | 01/04/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £111,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £168,315 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £167,130 (23 Terraced, WA1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +19.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £797/mo - **Realistic:** £885/mo - **Optimistic:** £974/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, Fitzherbert St, WA2 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.75% (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:** 9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £537/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.1% *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:** £2,105/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -10.3% - **10y growth:** 26% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 25.7% - **10y growth (index):** 65.4% ## 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)