# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (L6 1AR) ## 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." ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529734) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529735) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529737) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529738) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529739) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529740) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529741) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173480426/529742) ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)