# 1 bedroom flat for sale (WA10 3HT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT H, 9 KINGS ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA10 3HT | | Price | £25,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £39,000 Oct 2025 | ## Description We are pleased to announce for sale this first floor studio apartment which is situated close to Taylor Park and would make an ideal first time buy or investment. This delightful studio flat offers a cosy and practical living space, perfect for those seeking a convenient and low-maintenance lifestyle. The property benefits from gas central heating and UPVc double glazing and briefly comprises of: entrance hallway, lounge/ bedroom with fitted wardrobe, kitchen, and family bathroom. Externally the property has a parking space to the front and communal garden to the rear. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential and value in this property and can be arranged through our office or by calling . **Entrance Hallway** - Door to communal hallway, and radiator. **Lounge/ Bedroom** - 2.85 x 2.85 (9'4" x 9'4") - UPVc double glazed window to front aspect, fitted wardrobe, and radiator. **Kitchen** - 2.15 x 1.87 (7'0" x 6'1") - UPVc double glazed window to front aspect, range of wall and base units, integral electric oven and hob with over head extractor fan, stainless steel sink, plumbed for washing machine, and part tiled walls. **Bathroom** - 1.83 x 1.76 (6'0" x 5'9") - UPVc double glazed window to side aspect, panelled bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc, radiator, and part tiled walls. **External** - Allocated parking space to the front of the property and communal garden to the rear. **Auctioneer Comments** - This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider **Notice** - Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items and the tenure. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_4692.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364034) - IMG_4692.jpg - ![IMG_4696.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364035) - IMG_4696.jpg - ![IMG_4697.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364037) - IMG_4697.jpg - ![IMG_4698.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364039) - IMG_4698.jpg - ![IMG_4695.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364041) - IMG_4695.jpg - ![IMG_4694.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364044) - IMG_4694.jpg - ![IMG_4693.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364046) - IMG_4693.jpg - ![IMG_4699.jpg](/listings/photos/88494738/1364048) - IMG_4699.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88494738/1364050) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 FLAT H KINGS ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3HT | £39,000 | 03/10/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | HOLLY MOUNT, 36 FLAT 7 LAUREL ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 4AZ | £85,000 | 02/04/2026 | Flat | | [Same street] 9 FLAT A KINGS ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3HT | £40,000 | 11/04/2025 | Flat | | HOLLY MOUNT, 36 FLAT 12 LAUREL ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 4AZ | £90,500 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | HOLLY MOUNT, 36 FLAT 10 LAUREL ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 4AZ | £90,000 | 13/08/2021 | Flat | | 214 FLAT B PRESCOT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3HF | £68,000 | 23/07/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £40,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £83,375 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £78,030 (15 Flat, WA10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -68% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St. Helens). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £711/mo - **Realistic:** £790/mo - **Optimistic:** £869/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for St Helens (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Mayfield, L34 | £790/mo | 1 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £790/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 3.16% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £79,000 *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 £790/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 37.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 2.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £588/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 97.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -29.9% - **10y growth:** 22.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Helens; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 17.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.6% ## 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)