# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA7 1XY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14, WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN WA7 1XY | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 87 m² | | Last sold | £219,995 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £262/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8953-7434-5030-9128-8926) ## Description **THREE BEDROOMS. DETACHED. UPDATED THROUGHOUT.  SOLAR PANELS. MOVE IN READY. OFF ROAD PARKING. LOW MAINTENANCE GARDEN. EARLY VIEWING ADVISED. FREEHOLD TENURE.** Adams Real Estate are delighted to bring to market this modern three-bedroom detached family home, occupying an enviable position within the highly sought-after Wisbech Close development in Sandymoor. Ideally located for highly regarded schooling, local amenities and commuter links, this beautifully updated property is presented in true move-in-ready condition throughout. The current owners have carried out a number of thoughtful improvements, enhancing both the practicality and versatility of the accommodation. These include a garage conversion, now split to provide an additional reception room currently utilised as a home office, alongside a useful pantry/storage room. Further upgrades can only truly be appreciated upon internal inspection. In brief, the well-appointed accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, comfortable lounge, an open-plan kitchen diner, utility room, ground floor W.C., storage room and the converted garage space providing valuable additional living accommodation which is versitile within its uses. To the first floor, the landing leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite shower room and dressing area, alongside a modern family bathroom serving the remaining rooms. Externally, the property stands within a generous plot. To the rear, there is a spacious garden along with additional side storage space, creating a practical and enjoyable outdoor setting. To the front, a double driveway provides ample off-road parking. Further benefits include a fully boarded loft complete with ladder access and lighting, offering excellent additional storage. Homes of this standard within such a desirable Sandymoor location rarely remain available for long. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, presentation and upgrades this excellent family home has to offer. Contact Adams Real Estate today to arrange your viewing. **Viewing** By prior appointment only through our Runcorn Office.**Note** All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floorplans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391945) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391946) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391947) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391948) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391949) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391950) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391952) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391953) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391955) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391956) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391957) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391958) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391960) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391962) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88246254/391979) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88246254/391980) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88246254/391981) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £219,995 | 05/06/2017 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 40 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £240,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 LEDSTON CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NS | £265,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached | | 4 ASHBURY CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NQ | £243,750 | 27/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £245,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 23 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £255,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced | | 8 FARNLEY CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NN | £180,000 | 31/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £245,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced | | 117 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £350,000 | 23/02/2023 | Detached | | 1 HARVARD CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NU | £250,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | 93 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £400,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 ASHBURY CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NQ | £173,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 5 SWINDEN CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NF | £235,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 4 SHERIDAN WAY, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XL | £366,100 | 13/05/2022 | Detached | | 12 LEDSTON CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NS | £270,000 | 04/05/2022 | Detached | | 85 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £400,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 36 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £240,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £365,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £230,100 | 08/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 41 CHATTERIS PARK, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XE | £200,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 19 SHERIDAN WAY, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XL | £325,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 4 ADLINGTON ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NE | £220,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 7 ASHBURY CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NQ | £205,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £230,000 | 06/09/2021 | Terraced | | 11 NEWBURGH CLOSE, WINDMILL HILL, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 6NJ | £240,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £230,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 WISBECH CLOSE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XY | £235,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 73 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £368,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 115 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £335,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | 51 WALSINGHAM DRIVE, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1XB | £375,000 | 08/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £238,900 (9 sales) **Area average:** £288,293 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £299,294 (40 Detached, WA7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Halton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £662/mo - **Realistic:** £735/mo - **Optimistic:** £809/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Terraced House, Wisbech Close, WA7 | £1,225/mo | 3 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chorlton Close, WA7 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Girton Close, WA7 | £4,550/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Maricopa Close, WA7 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Portsmouth Place, WA7 | £975/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Sextant Close, WA7 | £3,600/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Bungalow, Kingshead Close, WA7 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 1.19 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Bungalow, Constables Close, WA7 | £875/mo | 3 | 1.2 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Tintagel Close, WA7 | £950/mo | 3 | 1.29 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Newbridge Close, WA7 | £950/mo | 3 | 1.29 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Rose Close, WA7 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.3 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,589/mo (11 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-405/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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,736/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21% - **10y growth:** 39.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Halton; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6% - **5y growth (index):** 35.9% - **10y growth (index):** 74.5% ## 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)