Sold STC Semi-detached

60 SWANSEY LANE

CHORLEY, WHITTLE LE WOODS, LANCASHIRE PR6 7NR

4 beds 947 sq ft Listed 11 Dec 2013 (-4564d)

£169,950

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PR6 7NR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 60 SWANSEY LANE, CHORLEY, WHITTLE LE WOODS, LANCASHIRE PR6 7NR |
| Price | £169,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 88 m² |
| Last sold | £165,000 May 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £445/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,500

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8627-6424-4980-5316-7922)

## Description

Ground FloorEntrance HallUpvc double glazed front door, laminate floor, radiator, stairs to first floor.

Lounge5.011m x 3.572m (16'5  x 11'9 )

Upvc double glazed windows to front, laminate floor, electric fire, radiator, understairs storage with combi boiler.

Dining Kitchen4.567m x 2.820m (15'0  x 9'3 )

Wall and base units, oven, gas hob, stainless steel sink with drainer, extractor, tiled splashback, tile effect laminate flooring, breakfast bar, radiator, space for washing machine, fridge and fridge/freezer, Upvc double glazed window and doors into conservatory, space for dishwasher.

Conservatory4.073m x 2.688m (13'4  x 8'10 )

Brick base, Upvc double glazed windows and french doors, tiled floor, electric radiator.

First FloorLandingUpvc double glazed window to side, stairs to second floor.

Bedroom  24.082m x 2.616m (13'5  x 8'7 )

Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, range of built-in furniture.

Bedroom  33.800m x 2.615m (12'6  x 8'7 )

Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom  42.881m x 1.905m (9'5  x 6'3 )

Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bathroom/W.C.2.140m x 1.914m (7'0  x 6'3 )

Bath with overhead electric shower, basin, w.c., radiator, tiled floor, tiled around bath and sink, Upvc double glazed window to front.

Second FloorBedroom  13.055m x 2.917m (10'0  x 9'7 )

Not all full head height, Velux windows, radiator, built-in wardrobes.

OutsideLawn area to front, driveway parking to side, lawn area to rear.

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 60 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £165,000 | 28/05/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 60 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £157,500 | 30/04/2008 | Detached |
| 60 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £52,000 | 27/03/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 196 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NA | £399,995 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 38 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RR | £150,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 54 THE ELMS, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TX | £235,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £172,500 | 10/09/2024 | Terraced |
| 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QF | £248,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RP | £178,500 | 31/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CARLTON AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QG | £210,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ST HELENS ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NQ | £191,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ | £225,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 43 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £170,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 COPPERFIELD VALE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7AP | £232,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 346 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ | £230,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 HUNTS FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TT | £305,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £180,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £178,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 145 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB | £200,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 173 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB | £207,500 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 BACK LANE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QE | £246,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £201,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £176,000 | 17/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £176,000 | 17/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BIRCHIN LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NG | £113,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ | £168,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 29 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £149,995 | 06/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £167,624 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £213,625 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £223,968 (24 Semi-detached, PR6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £698/mo
- **Realistic:** £775/mo
- **Optimistic:** £853/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed End Terrace, Grenadier Walk, PR7 | £1,495/mo | 4 | 1.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,495/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.88% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £186,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £149,500

*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 £1,495/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £651/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 15.9%

*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:** £1,931/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.7%
- **10y growth:** 43.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chorley; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

88 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£165,000 May 2014

Price per m²

£1,931/m²

Local average

£223,968 (-24.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,944 of 33,755)

Street crime

61 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Deceptively Spacious Semi Detached House
Lounge, Dining Kitchen
Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms
Bathroom/wc. Gas Central
Heating, Upvc Double
Glazing, Gardens, Driveway
EPC Rating C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS SEMI DETACHED HOUSE OFFERING EXCELLENT FAMILY ACCOMMODATION WITH 4 BEDROOMS situated in a popular and convenient position well placed for all local amenities and access to motorway network. Briefly the accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, conservatory, on the first floor, 3 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, on the second floor, bedroom 4, gas central heating, Upvc double glazing, gardens and driveway parking. Internal viewing essential.
Ground FloorEntrance HallUpvc double glazed front door, laminate floor, radiator, stairs to first floor.
Lounge5.011m x 3.572m (16'5 x 11'9 )
Upvc double glazed windows to front, laminate floor, electric fire, radiator, understairs storage with combi boiler.
Dining Kitchen4.567m x 2.820m (15'0 x 9'3 )
Wall and base units, oven, gas hob, stainless steel sink with drainer, extractor, tiled splashback, tile effect laminate flooring, breakfast bar, radiator, space for washing machine, fridge and fridge/freezer, Upvc double glazed window and doors into conservatory, space for dishwasher.
Conservatory4.073m x 2.688m (13'4 x 8'10 )
Brick base, Upvc double glazed windows and french doors, tiled floor, electric radiator.
First FloorLandingUpvc double glazed window to side, stairs to second floor.
Bedroom 24.082m x 2.616m (13'5 x 8'7 )
Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, range of built-in furniture.
Bedroom 33.800m x 2.615m (12'6 x 8'7 )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bedroom 42.881m x 1.905m (9'5 x 6'3 )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bathroom/W.C.2.140m x 1.914m (7'0 x 6'3 )
Bath with overhead electric shower, basin, w.c., radiator, tiled floor, tiled around bath and sink, Upvc double glazed window to front.
Second FloorBedroom 13.055m x 2.917m (10'0 x 9'7 )
Not all full head height, Velux windows, radiator, built-in wardrobes.
OutsideLawn area to front, driveway parking to side, lawn area to rear.
Misdescriptions ActAlthough these particulars are thought to be materially correct, they are for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. A wide angle camera has been used in these photos and intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.

Listed by

Lostock Hall

Holdens Estate Agents

Reference: 42045283

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/04/2013

Current heating cost: £445/year

Potential heating cost: £412/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

217% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/05/2014 (12 years ago)	£165,000	+4.8%
Sold	30/04/2008 (18 years ago)	£157,500	+202.9%
Sold	27/03/1997 (29 years ago)	£52,000	—

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
196 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NA	£399,995	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
38 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RR	£150,000	20/11/2025	Semi-detached
54 THE ELMS, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TX	£235,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 47 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR	£172,500	10/09/2024	Terraced
1 WOODSIDE AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QF	£248,000	09/06/2023	Semi-detached
19 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RP	£178,500	31/05/2023	Semi-detached
2 CARLTON AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QG	£210,000	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
4 ST HELENS ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NQ	£191,500	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
60 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ	£225,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 43 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR	£170,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
4 COPPERFIELD VALE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7AP	£232,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
346 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ	£230,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
31 HUNTS FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TT	£305,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
63 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY	£180,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 19 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR	£178,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
145 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB	£200,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
173 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB	£207,500	23/06/2022	Semi-detached
58 BACK LANE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QE	£246,000	09/06/2022	Semi-detached
55 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY	£201,000	31/05/2022	Semi-detached
31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY	£176,000	17/05/2022	Semi-detached
31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY	£176,000	17/05/2022	Semi-detached
2 BIRCHIN LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NG	£113,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
41 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ	£168,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 29 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR	£149,995	06/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £167,624 (4 sales)

Area average: £213,625 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.7%

10y growth 43.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chorley. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4.8%

5y (index) 26.2%

10y (index) 56.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £698/mo

Realistic £775/mo

Optimistic £853/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chorley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PR6 7NR

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dog Inn	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Swansey Garage	0.1 miles
Shop	Chorley EyeCare Opticians	0.2 miles
Shop	Phoenix Electrics	0.2 miles
Train station	Buckshaw Parkway	1.9 miles
Train station	Leyland	2.1 miles
Hospital	Greater Lancashire Hospital	6.3 miles
Hospital	The Beardwood Hospital	6.5 miles
University	Westleigh Conference Centre	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Anti-social behaviour	8
Other theft	7
Criminal damage and arson	6
Shoplifting	6
Vehicle crime	6
Public order	4
Burglary	1
Total incidents	61

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2014
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Bede's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2012
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2020
Westwood Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 1 May 2019

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
4 Bed End Terrace, Grenadier Walk, PR7	£1,495/mo	4	1.24 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,495/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.88%

Max investor price (0.8%) £186,875

Target investor price (1%) £149,500

Gross yield 10.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.5×

Monthly cashflow £651/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 15.9%

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).