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STUDIO 12

88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AR

1 beds 1 baths Listed 19 Mar 2026 (-67d)

£100,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | STUDIO 12, 88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AR |
| Price | £100,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £93,500 Oct 2023 |

## Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

DESCRIPTION

The investment

Element - The Quarter offers investors the potential to earn rental income from day one, with projected returns of up to 7% in one of Liverpool's strongest regeneration zones. Located within the £2bn Knowledge Quarter, this award-winning eco-development represents a secure and future-proof investment opportunity.

The location

Positioned in Liverpool's vibrant Knowledge Quarter, the development sits right at the heart of a major academic, medical, and innovation district. Residents are just a short walk from the city's main university campuses, Royal Liverpool Hospital, and key transport links. With billions of pounds of ongoing investment completely transforming the area, rental demand continues to grow year after year.

The apartments

Designed for contemporary urban living, each apartment boasts a premium spec, modern interior styling, and advanced eco-technologies that help reduce running costs and support excellent EPC ratings. High-quality finishes, integrated appliances, and sophisticated design appeal strongly to young professionals seeking stylish and efficient accommodation.

The development

Element - The Quarter is a landmark eco-development powered by a network of energy-saving systems that minimise carbon output and keep service charges low. Residents can benefit from a range of exceptional lifestyle amenities, including a gym, games room, and deciated remote workspaces. The scheme was also recently named Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK at the UK Property Awards.

Want to know more?

Enquire today to receive a full digital brochure, apartment floor plans, and a full investment breakdown."

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173480426/529743) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 88 STUDIO 12 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AR | £93,500 | 24/10/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £95,000 | 30/10/2025 | Flat |
| 20 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £105,000 | 19/03/2025 | Flat |
| 1 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £125,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| 55 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £110,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| 35 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £130,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 57 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £125,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat |
| 46 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £80,000 | 23/08/2022 | Flat |
| 54 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £117,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| 56 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £115,000 | 06/05/2022 | Flat |
| 58 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £121,250 | 06/08/2021 | Flat |
| 50 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG | £71,500 | 07/06/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £108,614 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £181,986 (7 Flat, L6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -45.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £807/mo
- **Realistic:** £897/mo
- **Optimistic:** £987/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Greater Liverpool (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Farnworth St, L6 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6 | £825/mo | 1 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £821/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £78,800

*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 £788/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £290/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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 167.8%
- **10y growth:** 322%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 45%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Last sold

£93,500 Oct 2023

Local average

£181,986 (-45.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,294 of 33,755)

Street crime

1224 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Liverpool's 1st Eco-Development
NET Rental Returns Up to 8%
Rooftop Terrace, Onsite Gym and More
Premium Grade Appliances
Completed Development Ready to be Tenanted
Optional Management for Hands-Off Investment
5 Minute Walk to 3 Main Liverpool Universities
Eco-Friendly Development Specialists
Onsite Rental Company
Enquire Now to Receive Info Pack and Financial Breakdown

Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

DESCRIPTION

The investment
Element - The Quarter offers investors the potential to earn rental income from day one, with projected returns of up to 7% in one of Liverpool's strongest regeneration zones. Located within the £2bn Knowledge Quarter, this award-winning eco-development represents a secure and future-proof investment opportunity.

The location
Positioned in Liverpool's vibrant Knowledge Quarter, the development sits right at the heart of a major academic, medical, and innovation district. Residents are just a short walk from the city's main university campuses, Royal Liverpool Hospital, and key transport links. With billions of pounds of ongoing investment completely transforming the area, rental demand continues to grow year after year.

The apartments
Designed for contemporary urban living, each apartment boasts a premium spec, modern interior styling, and advanced eco-technologies that help reduce running costs and support excellent EPC ratings. High-quality finishes, integrated appliances, and sophisticated design appeal strongly to young professionals seeking stylish and efficient accommodation.

The development
Element - The Quarter is a landmark eco-development powered by a network of energy-saving systems that minimise carbon output and keep service charges low. Residents can benefit from a range of exceptional lifestyle amenities, including a gym, games room, and deciated remote workspaces. The scheme was also recently named Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK at the UK Property Awards.

Want to know more?
Enquire today to receive a full digital brochure, apartment floor plans, and a full investment breakdown."

Listed by

Manchester

RW Invest North Ltd

Reference: 173480426

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£93,500	—

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
9 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£95,000	30/10/2025	Flat
20 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£105,000	19/03/2025	Flat
1 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£125,000	15/12/2023	Flat
55 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£110,000	29/09/2023	Flat
35 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£130,000	23/11/2022	Flat
57 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£125,000	13/09/2022	Flat
46 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£80,000	23/08/2022	Flat
54 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£117,000	22/07/2022	Flat
56 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£115,000	06/05/2022	Flat
58 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£121,250	06/08/2021	Flat
50 GILMARTIN GROVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1EG	£71,500	07/06/2021	Flat

Area average: £108,614 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 167.8%

10y growth 322%

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

1y (index) -0.3%

5y (index) 12.2%

10y (index) 45%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Liverpool. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £807/mo

Realistic £897/mo

Optimistic £987/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Liverpool.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Greater Liverpool: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	EVERTON ROAD/GRANT GARDENS	0.1 miles
Bus stop	WEST DERBY ROAD/BROUGHAM TERRACE	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.2 miles
University	University of Liverpool	0.5 miles
Train station	Liverpool Lime Street	0.8 miles
Train station	Liverpool Central	1.0 miles
Hospital	Rathbone Hospital	2.0 miles
Hospital	Greenbank Drive Surgery	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	378
Drugs	161
Shoplifting	137
Public order	127
Other theft	91
Anti-social behaviour	81
Criminal damage and arson	75
Other crime	52
Vehicle crime	32
Bicycle theft	28
Burglary	28
Theft from the person	17
Possession of weapons	9
Robbery	8
Total incidents	1224

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
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre	Nursery	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jun 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2014
New Park Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 27 Jan 2015
Whitefield Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 29 Dec 2017
St Michael's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Mar 2024

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
Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6	£750/mo	1	0.01 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6	£750/mo	1	0.01 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Farnworth St, L6	£650/mo	1	0.3 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£950/mo	1	0.3 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£1,000/mo	1	0.3 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6	£825/mo	1	0.41 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £821/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.79%

Max investor price (0.8%) £98,500

Target investor price (1%) £78,800

Gross yield 9.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.6×

Monthly cashflow £290/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 12%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).