# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (WA5 0AF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 265 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON WA5 0AF |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £163,000 Oct 2025 |

## Description

*READY TO MOVE IN TO* BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED*  Nestled on the charming Lovely Lane in Warrington, this delightful mid-terraced house offers a perfect blend of modern living and convenience.

The property boasts high ceilings throughout, creating an airy atmosphere, allowing natural daylight to flood the rooms. The interior has been finished to a high standard throughout with brand new flooring, radiators, heating controls, charging points upstairs and downstairs (with new USB-C charging ports too), integrated appliances and brand new three-piece Heritage Bathroom suite; as well as a fantastic under stair storage space.

The refurbishment on this property is second to none and has kept in the original features allowing the original character of the property to shine. 

The low maintenance courtyard at the rear of the property offers a private outdoor area, which could be converted for private parking should this homes next owner want that option. The front exterior is low maintenance too, with golden gravel for easy maintenance. 

Location is key, and this property does not disappoint. It is conveniently situated close to Warrington Hospital and offers easy access to motorway links, making it an excellent choice for commuters or those who require proximity to essential services. It is also a short walk to Sankey Valley Park, offering beautiful, rural walks. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to make this charming property your own; contact us today to arrange a viewing! Viewing slots available on evenings and weekends too, for your convenience.

## Property Photos

- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163685444/180574) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area / Reception Two](/listings/photos/163685444/180575) - Dining Area / Reception Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163685444/180576) - Bathroom
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163685444/180577) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163685444/180578) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163685444/180579) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area / Reception Two](/listings/photos/163685444/180580) - Dining Area / Reception Two
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163685444/180581) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163685444/180582) - Living Room
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/163685444/180583) - Hallway
- ![Upstairs Landing](/listings/photos/163685444/180584) - Upstairs Landing
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/163685444/180585) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/163685444/180586) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/163685444/180587) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/163685444/180588) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163685444/180589) - Bathroom
- ![Front Exterior](/listings/photos/163685444/180590) - Front Exterior
- ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/163685444/180591) - Courtyard
- ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/163685444/180592) - Courtyard
- ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/163685444/180593) - Courtyard
- ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/163685444/180594) - Courtyard

## Floorplans

- ![Lovely Lane floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/163685444/180595) - Lovely Lane floor plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163685444/180596) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 265 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £163,000 | 06/10/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 DEAL CLOSE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EF | £84,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 16 CLAPGATES CRESCENT, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AE | £210,000 | 01/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 7 ALBURY CLOSE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0ED | £220,000 | 22/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 63 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EB | £200,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 224 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QF | £149,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 72 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QA | £105,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 65 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QA | £116,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 267 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £130,000 | 05/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QB | £85,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QA | £85,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 309 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £150,000 | 20/12/2022 | Other |
| 27 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EB | £159,500 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 249 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £123,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 453 WELLFIELD STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1PY | £95,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 CLAPGATES CRESCENT, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AE | £219,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 72 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EX | £130,000 | 16/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EB | £242,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EB | £210,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 93 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QA | £128,000 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 91 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QA | £110,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 70 REGENCY SQUARE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0EX | £204,000 | 18/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 323 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £176,200 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 GRAFTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QB | £117,000 | 06/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 245 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £135,000 | 27/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 BRIGHTON STREET, WARRINGTON, WA5 1QE | £116,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 331 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £105,500 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 317 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £116,000 | 22/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 263 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £160,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 307 LOVELY LANE, WARRINGTON, WA5 0AF | £130,000 | 16/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £136,189 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £149,225 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £193,911 (48 Terraced, WA5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.5%

## 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):** £588/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Forster St, WA2 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*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 £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £200/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2%

*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:** 18.6%
- **10y growth:** 51.6%

## 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)

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