# 1 bedroom flat for sale (WA4 2JW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 42, BARTHOLOMEW COURT, BRADSHAW LANE, WARRINGTON, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON WA4 2JW |
| Price | £95,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 48 m² |
| Last sold | £115,000 Sep 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/06/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £222/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,050

### Recommendations
- Y (£600 - £1,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2591-5660-2006-2261)

## Description

A wonderful second floor apartment located in an over 60’s retirement complex, offered for sale with no onward chain. With one spacious bedroom, great size living area and allocated parking, this is the ideal home for those looking to downsize.

As you step into the property, you are welcomed by the hallway, offering a sense of space and practicality with excellent built-in storage solutions. The hallway flows seamlessly through to a generously proportioned living and dining room, a bright and inviting space enhanced by a large window that allows an abundance of natural light to pour in, creating a warm and airy atmosphere. This room is further complemented by a feature fireplace, providing a natural focal point and a cosy setting for both relaxing and entertaining. From the living area, French doors open into the kitchen, which is thoughtfully arranged, offering a good range of wall and base units that provide ample cupboard space, alongside work surfaces ideal for everyday use. An integrated fridge freezer is also included, helping to maintain a sleek and streamlined finish. The property continues to impress with a well sized double bedroom, designed with comfort in mind and benefitting from built-in wardrobes that offer excellent storage without compromising on floor space. The bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite, comprising a WC, wash hand basin, and a walk-in shower, all presented in a clean and functional style.

The development also offers excellent communal facilities, including multiple seating areas, an intercom entry system, lift access, and a dedicated house manager. A communal laundry room is located on the ground floor, equipped with washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities.

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87837969/932248) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 42 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £115,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 42 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £117,500 | 24/01/2017 | Flat |
| BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 42 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £174,950 | 31/08/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £74,000 | 16/01/2026 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 3 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £225,000 | 14/01/2026 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 32 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £130,000 | 07/11/2025 | Flat |
| 32 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £90,000 | 30/10/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 14 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £137,500 | 03/08/2023 | Flat |
| 67 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £88,000 | 26/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 26 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £115,000 | 20/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 35 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £117,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 24 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £200,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 4 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £125,000 | 05/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 34 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £112,500 | 02/08/2022 | Flat |
| 2 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £88,500 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| 149A KNUTSFORD ROAD, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QY | £123,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 20 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £113,500 | 01/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 10 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £127,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 7 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £127,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| 36 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £90,000 | 21/04/2022 | Flat |
| 10 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £87,500 | 24/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 32 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £112,500 | 02/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 40 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £210,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| WINDSOR HOUSE 2 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QN | £220,000 | 31/01/2022 | Flat |
| WINDSOR HOUSE 5 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QN | £255,000 | 26/01/2022 | Flat |
| BRADSHAW HOUSE 2 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QN | £200,000 | 19/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 29 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £114,500 | 09/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] BARTHOLOMEW COURT FLAT 3 BRADSHAW LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2JW | £195,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat |
| 12 OULTON COURT, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2NT | £85,000 | 08/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £144,100 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £127,364 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £146,671 (41 Flat, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.2%

## 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):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Clearwater Quays, WA4 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Kingsway South, WA4 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Thelwall Lane, WA4 | £575/mo | 1 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £692/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £93,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £75,000

*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 £750/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £276/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12%

*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:** £1,979/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6.3%
- **10y growth:** -13.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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