The Decks
Runcorn, WA7 1GJ
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Council tax band
B
Local average
£86,185 (-24.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (976 of 33,755)
Street crime
141 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- Two-bedroom first floor apartment
- Excellent investment opportunity - Tenant in situ
- For sale by Modern Auction – T & Cs apply.
- Buyer Information Pack available
- Buyers’ Fees apply
- Subject to a hidden Reserve Price
- Central Runcorn location
- Close to Runcorn Waterfront
- Secure intercom entry & lift access
- EPC Rating. Council Tax Band. Leasehold Tenure.
Additional details
- Accessibility
- Lift access
Description
Adams Real Estate are pleased to bring to the market this modern purpose-built two-bedroom first floor apartment, ideally positioned in central Runcorn and close to the waterfront. This property represents an excellent investment opportunity and is being sold with a tenant already in situ, providing the new owner with the benefit of immediate rental returns from completion.
The apartment forms part of a well-maintained modern development and benefits from secure intercom entry and lift access to all floors. Internally, the accommodation comprises; entrance hall, spacious open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, together with a separate main bathroom.
The property's central location provides convenient access to local amenities, transport links and the waterfront, making it an attractive proposition for tenants and investors alike.
With an existing tenant in situ and rental income already being generated, this is an ideal opportunity for an investor looking to add a ready-to-go property to their portfolio without the usual void period associated with finding a new tenant.
Early viewing is advised to appreciate the accommodation and investment opportunity on offer. Contact Adams Real Estate today to arrange your appointment.
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.
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.
Listed by
Runcorn
Berkeley Shaw Real Estate
Reference: 92818581
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 LOCK 5, THE DECKS, RUNCORN, RUNCORN | 72 | 79 | 62 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| Apartment 1, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 71 | 82 | 41 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| APARTMENT 12, LOCK 5, THE DECKS, RUNCORN | 80 | 82 | 44 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Flat |
| Apartment 14, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 75 | 86 | 45 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 15, Lock 5, RUNCORN | 79 | 82 | 62 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Flat |
| Apartment 16, Lock 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 72 | 84 | 66 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 17, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 75 | 85 | 68 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| Apartment 18, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 73 | 87 | 59 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 2, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 70 | 83 | 41 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 24, Lock 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 80 | 86 | 46 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 28, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 73 | 85 | 59 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 28, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 53 | 85 | 75 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Flat |
| Apartment 3, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 71 | 82 | 41 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 33, Lock 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 80 | 85 | 44 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Flat |
| Apartment 37, Lock, 5, The Decks, RUNCORN | 80 | 86 | 57 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Building plot (shared): ~6,543 m² (1.62 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £65,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCK 8 APARTMENT 23 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GT | £39,995 | 26/11/2025 | Flat |
| 139 BRIDGE STREET, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1BE | £56,000 | 12/09/2025 | Flat |
| LOCK 3 APARTMENT 33 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GG | £68,000 | 28/11/2023 | Flat |
| LOCK 4 APARTMENT 40 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GH | £72,500 | 07/10/2022 | Flat |
| LOCK 3 APARTMENT 46 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GG | £81,500 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LOCK 5 APARTMENT 5 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GJ | £58,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| LOCK 4 APARTMENT 20 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GH | £80,000 | 19/05/2022 | Flat |
| 9 PENKETH COURT, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1BB | £110,000 | 09/05/2022 | Flat |
| LOCK 4 APARTMENT 18 THE DECKS, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1GH | £51,000 | 02/03/2022 | Flat |
| 43 BOLD STREET, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 1RL | £97,800 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £58,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £72,977 (9 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Halton. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Halton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
The Decks
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Teko's Turkish Barbers | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Quick Pick Store | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Bridge Street | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Runcorn | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Widnes | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Marie Curie Hospice | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | St Helens Hospital | 6.6 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 9.0 miles |
| University | Liverpool Hope University | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 141 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Feb 2023 |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 3 Dec 2018 |
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 12 Mar 2018 |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2016 |
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 Flat, Lock, WA7 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Parker Street, WA7 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £745/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Irwell Lane, WA7 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £758/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
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